Summer is finally here, which means the warm weather is here, too. If you have a vagina, it means yeast infection season is also in high-gear. You might not realize this, but warm weather increases your risk of developing those uncomfortable yeast infections. Luckily, summer doesn't have to mean that you're going to be plagued with an itchy, uncomfortable vagina. If you get yeast infections on a regular basis, the first thing you need to do is talk to your doctor about preventative treatment this summer.
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If you've recently received the sobering news that you have cancer, you may be anxiously preparing for the first appointment with your new oncologist. Being faced with a potentially terminal illness for the first time can be enough to send even the most stoic or capable person into a tailspin, and you may find yourself resorting to online searches to research your potential prognosis and treatment options. However, doing your own research without the medical background or knowledge to know what type of cancer you're facing could be risky, and you'll instead want to get an expert opinion from the oncologist who has reviewed your specific cancer cells.
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Neonatal careers are more than just "jobs." Whether you're already an RN or you're just starting out in school, neonatology careers give you the chance to help the youngest of patients. These specialized nurses work in hospitals and other healthcare settings, helping infants who are born with a variety of medical issues (such as prematurity, serious infection, or birth defects). Even though neonatal nurses work directly with newborns, they help adults too.
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If your new job requires you to take a drug test, you might think you're safe since you don't use drugs. However, that might not be entirely true. There are some common, everyday products that can cause you to receive what's referred to as a "false-positive" on your drug test. Unfortunately, a "false-positive" on your pre-employment drug test could prevent you from being hired. If you're already working, a "false-positive" could lead to your termination.
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Knee pain is a common problem that plagues many people as they age, but few understand that their smoking habit may be affecting it and making it worse. Multiple studies have shown the ways that smoking can cause an increase in knee pain, but it's also been shown that it is possible to treat this problem with careful physical therapy.
Smoking Negatively Affects Cartilage
Beyond the myriad of dangerous effects that smoking causes in a person's body is one that few recognize: its affect on cartilage.
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