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Sperm Granulomas. After vasectomy, sperm often leak from the vasectomy site or from a rupture in the epididymis, the tightly coiled, thin tube that connects the testicle to the vas deferens. Sperm elicit a very strong response from the immune system, which views them as foreign substances and attacks them. Sperm leakage therefore provokes an inflammatory reaction. The body forms pockets to trap the sperm in scar tissue and inflammatory cells. Firm balls of tissue about 1/2...

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A Lifetime of Stress Could Be a Precursor to Stroke

By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...another cause of stroke. We know that the cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and... Read more »

How Stress Affects the Body

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...slower build up of atherosclerosis and damage to the cardiovascular system. Although it is... Read more »

Exciting News from the International Headache Congress 2009!

By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

...increased risk of stroke. AND, people with a healthy cardiovascular system and Migraine with... Read more »

Spend Your Rebate Check On Something That Will Last - Your Body

By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...you fitness walk or jog, you are investing in your cardiovascular system. When you strength... Read more »

What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...following ailments can cause vertigo/syncope: Cardiovascular System Vertigo can occur as a... Read more »

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Health Guide

Stroke Diagnosis

Preventing a major stroke in people who experience transient ischemic attacks or small strokes requires determining the source of such attacks. A complete blood count, chest x-ray, and... Read more »

Cholesterol Risk Factors

About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »

Recommended Exercise Methods

A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.Adjust activity according to... Read more »

Vitamins: Dietary Health Benefits

Dietary Health BenefitsThe benefits of any dietary factors are very difficult to prove, and, to date, there is no hard evidence that any supplement protects against any major disease. Studies on... Read more »

Alcoholism: Complications

Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink... Read more »

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