How does tubal ligation stop you from getting pregnant?
Tubal ligation is a means of birth control, so it is basically only used in women who already have a family. The fallopian tubes are tubes on both sides of the uterus that bring eggs from the ovary to the uterus. A tubal ligation is surgery to cut these tubes, so the egg and sperm can no longer meet and produce pregnancy.
To learn more about tubal ligation, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Expert:Â Dr. Ron Sancetta
Spring into Fitness
by Lori Sciame April 19th, 2011 | Exercise
Spring is the perfect time to jump start your exercise routine. This is because after months of short, cold days the increase in sunlight ushered in by this season brings a resurgence of energy in most people. Maybe you’ve been craving sleep and carbohydrates all winter. With spring, the tendency to want to stock up on calories so you can hibernate will come to an end. What better time to begin your exercise routine anew than when the world seems full of possibility?
(Caution! Before you begin any new exercise plan, it’s a good idea
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(Caution! Before you begin any new exercise plan, it’s a good idea
Does Clutter Really Cause Prejudice?
by Jane Wangersky April 18th, 2011 | Mental Health
A recent news story made some of us feel guilty about our cluttered homes and work spaces - were we unintentionally turning our family, friends, and co-workers into bigots? The headlines read: "How litter and graffiti can poison our minds by turning us more racist;" "Racism and homophobia worse in chaotic environments;" and "Dutch study finds that unclean environments feed stereotypes."
Researchers in Utrecht, Netherlands, took advantage of a strike by cleaning staff at the city's train station. Amidst the gathering trash, they asked white travelers to fill out surveys about Muslims and homosexuals. They also took note
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Researchers in Utrecht, Netherlands, took advantage of a strike by cleaning staff at the city's train station. Amidst the gathering trash, they asked white travelers to fill out surveys about Muslims and homosexuals. They also took note
Multiple Myeloma
by MPK April 14th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My aunt has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, I have never heard of that, what is it?
Multiple Myeloma is a disease of the bone marrow and is a form of blood cancer in a particular cell line called a plasma cell. Multiple Myeloma causes these cells to be produced out of control. While it is not a curable disease, it does have good treatment to decrease the bone destruction, which is one of the problems with this form of blood cancer.
To learn more about palliative care, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Expert: Nebraska Medical Center
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Multiple Myeloma is a disease of the bone marrow and is a form of blood cancer in a particular cell line called a plasma cell. Multiple Myeloma causes these cells to be produced out of control. While it is not a curable disease, it does have good treatment to decrease the bone destruction, which is one of the problems with this form of blood cancer.
To learn more about palliative care, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Expert: Nebraska Medical Center
Medications via the Internet – Helpful or Harmful?
by Lori Sciame April 12th, 2011 | Medication
In early April of 2011, The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers that not all medications purchased via the Internet are safe. Although there are reputable companies that provide quality products, the FDA states that “…there are also many 'rogue websites' that offer to sell potentially dangerous drugs that have not been checked for safety or effectiveness.â€
The scary part is that while many of these “rogue†websites look professional, they are actually providing medications that can negatively affect the health of people who ingest them. For example, these sites have been known to sell
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The scary part is that while many of these “rogue†websites look professional, they are actually providing medications that can negatively affect the health of people who ingest them. For example, these sites have been known to sell