Health & Medical: Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Did you know that there are over 25 diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact? Are you looking for some facts about sexually transmitted diseases? Read on and find out more.

Health & Medical: The Debate Over Testing for Herpes

The Debate Over Testing for Herpes

Is there any question as to whether or not it is useful to get tested for herpes? Apparently, some in the medical community believe there is. This article discusses this debate and attempts to weigh in on the importance of getting diagnosed if you believe that you carry the herpes simplex virus.

Health & Medical: Sex Dreams Equal 8% of Adults' Dreams

Sex Dreams Equal 8% of Adults' Dreams

Sex dreams make up 8% of men's and women's dreams during sleep, according to a study by a University of Montreal researcher.

Health & Medical: Early Sex Doesn't Predict HPV Infection

Early Sex Doesn't Predict HPV Infection

Teenage girls who are sexually active and those who are not eventually all have the same risk for infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV), new research suggests.

Health & Medical: Prostate Cancer Cure Rates

Prostate Cancer Cure Rates

According to the Mayo Clinic, the prostate is a male gland that produces seminal fluid. Unfortunately, it is prone to the development of cancer. Roughly one in six men will develop prostate cancer, which can be a deadly disease. Fortunately it tends to be slow-growing, so it is curable if detected e

Health & Medical: Does Online Dating Make You Luckier at Love?

Does Online Dating Make You Luckier at Love?

A new study shows that Internet dating sites help us get together, but they probably don’t make us any luckier in love, despite some companies’ claims to the contrary.

Health & Medical: An Introduction to Genital Herpes

An Introduction to Genital Herpes

Sexually transmitted disease or STD is any of the several severe viruses that are spread entirely by sexual contact with a contaminated individual. These viruses are hardly ever transmitted by infected things since the germs that cause them die quickly outside the body.

Health & Medical: Female Genital Warts - The Causes and Symptoms

Female Genital Warts - The Causes and Symptoms

Female genital warts are a condition caused by the human papilloma virus and is the most common sexually transmitted infection for women. The problem is not always easy to detect or to avoid. This article looks at how the virus can be contracted and how you can assess if you have it.

Health & Medical: Ovarian Dermoid Treatment

Ovarian Dermoid Treatment

An ovarian dermoid is a type of ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts are sacs or pouches, filled with fluid or solid material (or both), that develop on or in the ovary. A high percentage of ovarian cyst are benign, but they're malignant in 15 percent of cases, according to The HealthScout Network. Under nor

Health & Medical: How Do Oral Contraceptives Lead to Thrombosis?

How Do Oral Contraceptives Lead to Thrombosis?

Blood Clots in the LegA deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in the veins of the lower leg or thigh, usually in the popliteal or femoral vein. Not only can the clot block blood flow, if it breaks off, the clot can travel to the heart, lungs or brain. This condition has...

Health & Medical: Characteristics Usually Passed Down From the Mother

Characteristics Usually Passed Down From the Mother

Maternal genes are responsible for passing on many traits to offspring. Over 60 disorders and traits come from mitochondrial DNA, which originates solely from a mother's egg. These traits may be seen immediately after birth, or you may not notice them for many years into a child's life.

Health & Medical: The Office Spouse: Rules of Engagement

The Office Spouse: Rules of Engagement

You’re married, but you’ve got a close relationship with a co-worker -- otherwise known as your office spouse. Is it possible to keep it platonic, or is an affair in your future?

Health & Medical: Genital Herpes and Sex

Genital Herpes and Sex

WebMD explains how to maintain a good sex life - even if you have genital herpes.