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A Guy's Opening Line: What Does It Mean?
01/30/08, Men's HealthWhen a man first sets eyes on a woman that he likes and decides to make an approach, he's in for the emotional equivalent of an "American Idol"…
What Is a Fibroid?
01/01/03, PDR.netA fibroid is the most common tumor (abnormal mass of tissue) found in the pelvis. Such a tumor develops most often between the ages of 35 and 45 years, seldom before age 20. Fibroids do not occur at all before puberty. After a woman completes menopa
Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity
01/01/03, PDR.netYou see their photos everywhere: gaunt models strutting the latest in fashion, skinny socialites dining in trendy restaurants, svelte young actresses partying till dawn at the newest club. No wonder American women seem obsessed with their weight. B
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The Menstrual Cycle
01/01/03, PDR.netMost women begin to menstruate between 11 and 13 years of age and continue until they reach menopause some 40 years later. Although the "normal" cycle is 28 days, there is no cause for concern if periods are spaced 25 to 34 days apart, since precise
Unusually Long or Short Cycles
01/01/03, PDR.netAlthough few women menstruate exactly every 28 days, extremely short (under 25 days) or long (over 34 days) cycles can be a cause for concern, especially if you plan to have children.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
01/01/03, PDR.netIn 1978 medical journals reported that a small number of menstruating women were developing an illness characterized by high fever, sore throat, headache, a sunburn-like rash, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, extremely low blood pressure, fainting, peeli
Types of UTI
01/01/03, PDR.netThe urinary tract is divided into two sections. The upper tract includes the two kidneys and their accompanying ureters, tubes that connect each kidney to the bladder. The lower tract is made up of the bladder and the urethra through which the bladd
Heart Disease:The Greatest Threat of All
01/01/03, PDR.netThink of a heart attack victim and you'll probably picture a middle-aged man, perhaps a little paunchy, most likely a workaholic executive type. It's a stereotype that has been reinforced by the media and by the medical profession itself, which in th
Guide to Typical Symptoms and Their Meaning
01/01/03, PDR.netWhen you feel sick, sometimes the most troubling part is not knowing what's wrong, fearing what might be wrong, and not wanting to hear the worst. Some women worry about what the doctor might do, whether the examination will be painful, and whether a
Anorexia Nervosa - Topic Overview
09/25/07, HealthwiseAnorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. If you would like information about other eating disorders, see the topics Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder.
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