What Is Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia refers to a condition that makes breast tissue swell in boys and men. It can happen when the balance of two hormones in your body is thrown off. If you have enlarged breasts because of fat deposits, you have a different condition called “pseudo gynecomastia”. Although breasts don’t develop in men […]
The start of pregnancy is actually the first day of your last menstrual period. This is called the gestational age, or menstrual age. It’s about two weeks ahead of when conception actually occurs. Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, these weeks are grouped into three trimesters: First trimester A baby grows rapidly during the first […]
What is BV? BV is the short form of bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection mostly caused by gardnerella vaginalis, the most common type of bacteria in your vagina. BV happens when the different kinds of healthy bacteria in your vagina get out of balance and grow too much. Women in their reproductive years are most […]
What is PGR Weed? PGR weeds are marijuana or cannabis plants whose growth and development have been altered using plant growth regulators or PGR for short. Plants including cannabis require light, water, oxygen, minerals, and other nutrients for their growth and development. Apart from these external requirements, cannabis plants also depend on certain organic compounds […]
Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage among others, is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. It is not associated with weight gain and is taken by mouth. Metformin was rediscovered in the search for […]
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi cause it. The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs, which are called alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe. In the United States, 1.3 million people were diagnosed with pneumonia in an […]
Recent studies have shown that veterinarian-prescribed antibiotics or antibiotics intended solely for animal use have become a source for self-medication including among members of the US Armed Forces and some underrepresented ethnic communities. Around 4% of non-prescription antibiotics used were veterinarian-prescribed. Access to these antibiotics intended for animal use appears to be more so driven […]
A substantial portion of our consumer choices occurs within the fashion industry. The womenswear industry alone is valued at $621 billion dollars, which is $219 billion more than menswear. Fashion is and has historically been a significant piece of our individual identities. However, what many of us may not realize, is that each time […]
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer. Mesothelioma treatments are available, but for many people with mesothelioma, a cure isn’t possible. Doctors divide mesothelioma into different types based on what part of the mesothelium is affected. Mesothelioma most often affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs (pleura). This type is called pleural mesothelioma. […]
Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women. Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped created advances in the diagnosis and […]
