Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview What is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? How many people have STDs? How do you get an STD? What are the symptoms of STDs? How do you get tested for STDs? Can STDs cause health problems? How are STDs … [Read more...] about STD Overview
Archives for May 2005
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Yeastie Beasties What is a vaginal yeast infection?A vaginal yeast infection is irritation of the vagina and the area around the vagina, called the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus or yeast Candida. Yeast normally live in the vagina in small numbers, but when … [Read more...] about Vaginal Yeast Infections
Irregular or lengthy Menstrual Periods A Marker for Diabetes
In the Journal of the American Medical Association Dr. Caren G. Solomon, an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and leader of a team reported that Women who have irregular or very long menstrual cycles have a higher risk of developing diabetes. "Over … [Read more...] about Irregular or lengthy Menstrual Periods A Marker for Diabetes
Substantial Increase in Breast Cancer Risk From Combination Hormone
Nothing Changes, Unless SOMETHING Changes I first read this report in late 2003. I feel the information is still relevant, particularly with the media-marketing buzz around the 'convenience of menstrual suppression' becoming more pervasive. In one of her more cynical … [Read more...] about Substantial Increase in Breast Cancer Risk From Combination Hormone
The Merck Druggernaut: The Inside Story of a Pharmaceutical Giant
The Following is a book review of The Merck Druggernaut: The Inside Story of a Pharmaceutical Giant, by Fran Hawthorne. "...this ground-breaking book shows the ‘early-warning’ cracks in a system that lead even the once admired Merck to the Dark Side." This book was one of … [Read more...] about The Merck Druggernaut: The Inside Story of a Pharmaceutical Giant