A normal, healthy vagina secretes odorless discharge. Smelly discharge is a sign that something is wrong. Most commonly, odors from vaginal discharge are caused by vaginitis or vaginosis, an inflammation of the cells lining the vagina (vaginal...
Vaginal odor can be an embarrassing problem for some women. Because the vagina produces discharge to clean itself, some odor is normal. However, a foul-smelling discharge can be a sign of infections and sexually transmitted diseases, according to...
A small section of umbilical cord remains attached to your newborn's belly button for about two weeks after birth, when it typically falls off on its own. The umbilical cord requires some minor care to prevent infection and ensure it falls off in...
Poison oak is a plant that is identified by three leaves. In most cases the middle leaf is the longest. It can grow as a vine or a shrub. In some areas the plant may have yellow or green flowers and clusters of green-yellow or white berries. The...
We think of children as having sweet smelling breath, but sometimes even toddlers can have smelly breath. Most cases of bad breath in children result from simple-to-resolve issues, such as dental hygiene, but bad breath can indicate a more serious...
Cancer of the penis is extremely rare in the United States, affecting only about 1,500 men each year, or about 1 in every 100,000 men. The penile cancer rate is much higher among men in India and some South American countries, where circumcision...
Nostril piercings are one of the most common facial piercings available, possibly second only to the earlobe in terms of popularity. Healing is relatively easy, if sometimes slow--about three to four months on average. But every piercing can...
If your infant seems to be itching or pulling on her ears, it's likely that she's just discovering them; however, in some cases, it can indicate that she's experiencing pain in the area. Babies less than a year old do not have the capacity to...
Having an earache can be an unpleasant and painful experience, and one that parents dread in young children. Various natural treatments and homeopathic remedies may be helpful in relieving ear pain inside the ear canal and involving the outer ear....
Although it doesn't typically occur, uncontrolled heavy bleeding from the umbilical cord in a newborn baby can lead to loss of blood and death. The blood vessel-lined cord connects the placenta to the baby's body through an opening in the abdomen....
The moist, slightly acidic environment of a normal, healthy vagina supports a population of bacteria, protozoa and yeast living together in balance. Factors such as exposure to allergens, harsh chemicals, or infectious agents can alter the normal...
If you're considering a nose piercing, but are wondering about the pain, don't be afraid. Nose piercing does hurt during the actual piercing process, but this sharp pain is over quickly. If you go to a piercing professional and have your piercing...
Any piercing carries with it the possibility of leaving a scar, and lip piercings are no exception. Bonnie B. Graves, author of the book "Tattoos and Body Piercing," says that most piercings will leave some sort of a mark behind after they're...
