The choice to have an abortion is not one women make easily. Ending a pregnancy can be both physically and mentally uncomfortable, with emotions vacillating between sadness and relief. A woman might walk into an abortion clinic certain she is...
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Midol is an over-the-counter oral medication manufactured by Bayer HealthCare that is indicated for the alleviation of symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). There are five...
Numerous conditions can cause simultaneous stomach or abdominal pain and lower back pain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, or NINDS, lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints among...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "chlamydia is known as a 'silent' disease because about three quarters of infected women and about half of infected men have no symptoms." Statistics are different according to the...
Tamoxifen, also known by the brand name Soltamox, is used to treat breast cancer in both men and women. Tamoxifen is also administered to help lower the chance of breast cancer in women who are at high risk. Typically, 20mg of tamoxifen solution...
The herpes simple virus type 1 (HSV-1), also called Herpes Labialis, is the cause of oral herpes, which typically displays symptoms on the lips and mouth. Transmission may occur from kissing or coming in contact with infected skin. In some cases...
Herpes simplex virus type 1, or HSV 1, symptoms are often called fever blisters or cold sores. The sores are described as tiny blisters that are fluid filled and usually occur on the face, mostly around the mouth. They occur less often in the...
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are common outbreaks that usually appear on the lips. Sometimes they can show up on the nostrils, chin or fingers, according to MayoClinic.com. They are not the same as canker sores, which usually appear...
Feverfew is an herbal supplement that may help treat conditions such as migraine headaches and rheumatoid arthritis. The leaves from the plant may also help with fevers, tooth pain and irregular menstrual periods. The US Food and Drug...
Relief for your throbbing head or aching back may be just a pill or two away. Non-prescription acetaminophen and naproxen sodium are over-the-counter pain relievers found in pharmacies and convenience stores. Both work by blocking the production...
Overview The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is applied to any group of diseases spread by sexual contact (sexual intercourse, oral-genital contact or anal sex). According to the American Social Health Association, about 19 million...