What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which blood clots (or thrombi) form in deep veins in the legs or other areas of the body. Veins are the blood vessels that ca... Continue Reading..
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus. Like all viruses, HPV causes infection by entering cells. Once inside a cell, HPV takes control of the cell’s internal mach... Continue Reading..
Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make enough insulin or does not use it as it should. In... Continue Reading..
Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What is accidental bowel leakage? Accidental bowel leakage is loss of normal control of your bowels. It also is called fec... Continue Reading..
Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Why is it important to eat a healthy diet? Your body needs a balanced supply of nutrients to grow, replace worn-out tissue... Continue Reading..
What is thyroid disease? The thyroid gland is located at the base of your neck in front of your trachea (or windpipe). The thyroid gland makes, stores, and releases two hormones—T4 (thyroxine) and T... Continue Reading..
Hepatitis What is hepatitis B and hepatitis C ? Hepatitis is an infection that affects the liver. Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What are hepatitis B and... Continue Reading..
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels called arteries. The arteries carry blood from your heart to your lungs, where the blood pic... Continue Reading..
Heart health for women What is heart disease? The vessels that supply blood to the heart are called the coronary arteries. The most common cause of heart disease is coronary artery disease. This disea... Continue Reading..
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels called arteries. The arteries carry blood from your heart to your lungs, where the blood pic... Continue Reading..