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What is Monogamous Relationship?
You (who have been tested for STD/STIs and don't have any) are having sex with only one partner (who also has been tested for STD/STIs and doesn't have any) who only has sex with you. And you both keep it that way!
Stated another way, you are both STD/STI free and only have sex with each other. People of any sexual orientation can engage in monogamous relationships. The only thing implied by the term monogamy is that the relationship consists o...more
You (who have been tested for STD/STIs and don't have any) are having sex with only one partner (who also has been tested for STD/STIs and doesn't have any) who only has sex with you. And you both keep it that way!
Stated another way, you are both STD/STI free and only have sex with each other. People of any sexual orientation can engage in monogamous relationships. The only thing implied by the term monogamy is that the relationship consists o...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Penile cancer occurs when cancerous cells form on tissues of the penis.
If caught early, penile cancer is treatable. In early stages, a cancerous tumour can be removed with little or no damage to the penis. But if it is diagnosed late, a man may lose part of or all of his penis and sometimes his life too. Hence, it s vital that you know more about this cancer.
But first, a small primer on the penis
The penis has two types of erectile tissues, the spongy tissue that ge...more
If caught early, penile cancer is treatable. In early stages, a cancerous tumour can be removed with little or no damage to the penis. But if it is diagnosed late, a man may lose part of or all of his penis and sometimes his life too. Hence, it s vital that you know more about this cancer.
But first, a small primer on the penis
The penis has two types of erectile tissues, the spongy tissue that ge...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Most people lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair each day. Yet, the thinning of scalp hair is almost unnoticeable owing to the simultaneous hair growth filling up the vacant spots. But permanent hair loss occurs if the cycle of shedding and growth is disrupted or the hair follicle is damaged and substituted with a scar tissue.
Few possible causes can be-
Genetic factors- Genetic factors bring about gradual hair loss in both the sexes; resulting in bald spots and a receding hair...more
Few possible causes can be-
Genetic factors- Genetic factors bring about gradual hair loss in both the sexes; resulting in bald spots and a receding hair...more
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Testicular cancer is mostly witnessed among young adults in the age range of 24 35. It results from the growth of abnormal cells in the testes. It is not the most common type of cancer found in the body, but can pose a serious threat to an individual if not treated early. The cure rate is one of the highest among all kinds of cancer found in the body. This being said, the rate of cure is totally dependent on the stage of detection.
Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer
The historical t...more
Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cardiovascular disease or heart disease along with cancer is two of the leading causes of death around the world. Both these diseases are generally thought of as two distinct diseases with separate causes, however, recent studies show that cancer and cardiovascular disease have an increasing number of similarities, potential interaction, and similar risk factors.
The intersection of these diseases, as recent studies have shown, is a cause for great concern as cancer survivors are now at...more
The intersection of these diseases, as recent studies have shown, is a cause for great concern as cancer survivors are now at...more
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Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer and accounts for 90 percent of all kidney cancers. Young children can develop another kind of kidney cancer termed as Wilms tumour. According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), renal cell carcinoma has increased manifold over the past decade. The primary reason is the improvement of imaging techniques and the lack of healthy lifestyle practices by most adults.
Possible Causes of Renal Cell
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Possible Causes of Renal Cell
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It is due to obesity, chronic constipation and raised intra abdominal pressure. Reduce your weight if you are overweight, avoid constipation by taking fruits, plenty of green leafy vegetables, vegetabl, beans, pulses, cereals and take plenty of water. If you are having piles apply anovate ointment 2-3 times daily before and after passing stool.
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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A head full of shiny and healthy hair remains a dream for most of us. Hair loss is one of the problems caused not only by cosmetic impact but also by major psychological effects like low self-esteem, reduced confidence and other personality issues. Ways to restore hair are always in demand; however, what is more important is to reduce hair fall.
Read on to know some of the common ways of preventing hair fall:
Environmental factors
Emotional stress
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Read on to know some of the common ways of preventing hair fall:
Environmental factors
Emotional stress
Ageing
Genetics
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Hammer toe is a condition where the toe of the patient becomes deformed. The appearance of the toe will bear a downward curl that will make it look abnormal. This condition can mostly be seen during one childhood itself, and it usually known to affect the second or third tow on the foot. Let us find out more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment for this condition.
- Symptoms: The sheer discomfort of walking around with a hammer toe is one of the first symptoms of the condition...more
- Symptoms: The sheer discomfort of walking around with a hammer toe is one of the first symptoms of the condition...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Hammer toe is a condition where the toe of the patient becomes deformed. The appearance of the toe will bear a downward curl that will make it look abnormal. This condition can mostly be seen during one childhood itself, and it usually known to affect the second or third tow on the foot. Let us find out more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment for this condition.
- Symptoms: The sheer discomfort of walking around with a hammer toe is one of the first symptoms of the condition...more
- Symptoms: The sheer discomfort of walking around with a hammer toe is one of the first symptoms of the condition...more
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