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Picture of The Breasts

Women's breasts are made of specialized tissue that produces milk (glandular tissue) as well as fatty tissue. The milk- producing part of the breas...

Why Am I so Tired?

It's a disorder that makes it hard for your blood to move oxygen around your body. Doctors don't know exactly why it makes people so tired. Is it l...

Menopause

Because the risk of cancer increases with age, having regular pelvic exams may help in early detection of certain cancers in both menopausal and po...

PYRIDOXINE (VITAMIN B6) - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Taking vitamin B6 along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Vitamin B6 can increase how quickly th...

Tetanus Vaccine

The tetanus vaccine is part of the recommended series of childhood and adult immunizations. Symptoms often begin around a week after a person is in...

Truth About Urine

Pink or red: Some foods like carrots, blackberries, beets, and rhubarb can turn your pee a pinkish-red color. Always check with your doctor if your...

Picture of The Bladder

The bladder stores urine, allowing urination to be infrequent and controlled.

Sleep Habits Assessment

Harvard Medical Center: 'Twelve Simple Steps to Improve Your Sleep.'. University of Maryland Medical Center: 'Sleep Hygiene.'. Susan Zafarlotfi, Ph...

What's Making You Sweat so Much?

UpToDate: 'Primary focal hyperhidrosis,' 'Approach to the patient with night sweats,' 'Menopausal hot flashes,' 'Treatment of menopausal symptoms w...

Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a long-lasting disease that affects your skin, connective tissue, and internal organs. These happen when your immune system, which u...

Picture of The Skin

The skin’s color is created by special cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin.

Picture of The Hair

Hair is simple in structure, but has important functions in social functioning. Hair is made of a tough protein called keratin.