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What Parts Of The Body Are Affected By Chlamydia?
Infections due to chlamydia ("klamid-ee-uh") are the most common bacterial (STDs) in the U.S. today, with an estimated 4 million new cases occurring each year.
Chlamydial pelvic infections are caused by a bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. Among adults, these pelvic infections are transmitted during vaginal or anal sexual contact with an infected partner.
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How Yoga Affects Body Image: Part I
Over the last ten years I have taught yoga in many different countries around the world. A few years ago I spent several months teaching... Read more »
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Part One; What's Happening to My Body? Knowledge is Power
When you're anxious, or after a panic attack, I'm sure that you can tell me what you are feeling and and perhaps, you can even describe... Read more »
Learn Your Lobes: An Introduction to the Brain
For the last year, I have blogged about Alzheimer’s disease. I have discussed the diagnosis, the treatment, driving issues and many... Read more »
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Lymphogranuloma venereum
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
LGV; Lymphogranuloma inguinale; Lymphopathia venereum Symptoms Symptoms of LGV can begin a few days to a month after coming in contact... Read more »
Body-Image Disorder Patients See Parts, But Not the Whole Face...
People who are obsessed with one or more bodily features--typically on the face--often have a condition known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). This... Read more »
Chlamydia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) spread by having unprotected sex with someone infected with bacteria called Chlamydia... Read more »
Spinal Stenosis: What is it?
Damage to the spinal cord, an information superhighway that originates in the brain, is a very devastating injury that can lead to paralysis. Most... Read more »
Fake Sugar May Affect How the Body Handles Real Sugar
Scientists have found that combining artificial sweeteners with real sugar causes the stomach to secrete a hormone that makes people feel full and... Read more »
How Stress Affects Your Body
The Brain Every day we encounter situations where we are forced to confront challenges. Keeping up at work, losing a job, moving, financial troubles, and personal angst are just a few. Over time, chronic stress can trigger a variety of...
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