Herpangina is a childhood illness characterized by painful sores or ulcers in the mouth, lips, throat and palate. It is caused by several viruses, most notably the coxsackie virus and echovirus, which belong to the family of the enteroviruses. It...
At first glance, a sore throat and heart disease may seem to have little to do with each other. However, sore throats can introduce bacteria into the blood stream, leading to certain types of heart disease, according to the National Institutes of...
The disposable tampon as we know it today was first mass-produced in 1929, though tampons have been in existence since the time of the ancient Egyptians. Many women today find that tampons are much easier and more comfortable to use than towels...
Testicular cancer refers to a type of cancer that begins in the testicles. The Mayo Clinic says that testicular cancer is pretty rare. Its symptoms include a lump in the testicle, a dull ache in the stomach and pain in the testicle or scrotum....
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils due to a bacterial or viral infection. The tonsils are a lymphoid organ in the throat and is therefore susceptible to infection by pathogenic organisms that enter the mouth. Tonsillitis is...
The contraceptive sponge is a hormone-free barrier form of birth control that prevents sperm from entering the uterus by physically blocking the cervix as well as using spermicide to avoid conception. Made of polyurethane and shaped like a dome,...
Viruses are parasites. They need your body so they can reproduce. A virus will go inside of your cell, enter the nucleus of that cell, and place its DNA with yours. It will then be ready to take over, reproduce and release more viruses into your...
Viral exhanthem, also known as viral skin rashes, are common among children of all ages. A viral rash may or may not be contagious; those that are contagious are spread through the air or by direct contact. Childhood immunization has decreased the...
Strep throat is a painful condition that is highly contagious. In some cases medication will help, while in others it will clear up on its own. When dealing with strep throat you may be looking for remedies to ease the pain, and sea salt can help....
Diovan is the brand name of the generic valsartan. It is a pill or capsule of prescription strength that is used in the treatment of heart failure and hypertension or high blood pressure. Diovan also may be prescribed to treat dysfunction of the...