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Online Dating: Better or Worse at Finding Compatibility
Can finding someone nearby or with a similar background make for compatibility? WebMD shows you how thanks to dating apps, you can fast-track the dating process.
Yoga May Boost Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue
Can Peyronie's Disease Cause Urinary Trouble?
What is Peyronie's Disease?Peyronie's disease is named after Francois Gigot de la Peyronie, who became first-surgeon of France's King Louis XV in 1736. Known also as curved penis, penile fibrosis or simply PD, the condition is characterized by fibrous plaques or nodules developing in the...
The Symptoms of Genital Herpes
The first symptom of genital herpes (HSV 2) can appear anywhere from two to twenty days after exposure. Symptoms usually appear within the first ten days. Sometimes, the outbreak is so mild that it goes unnoticed, but the first outbreak is usually the most severe because the body has not yet develop
New Warning for Depo-Provera Users
The FDA is adding a "black box" warning to Depo-Provera stating that prolonged use of the injectable contraceptive may result in the loss of bone density.
Genital Herpes Symptoms in Men, Are You Infected?
For those who are not familiar with genital herpes, detecting genital herpes symptoms in men may be difficult. Understanding the disease is key to recognizing the symptoms associated with it.
Different Ways to Deliver a Baby
According to the National Center for Health Statistics in 2007 there were over 4,315,000 live births in the United States which is an increase from previous years. There are many different ways to deliver a baby. All births are delivered in one of two ways, either by a vaginal birth or a Cesarean se
Tomato Extract May Have Role in Slowing Prostate Cancer
Men Who Used Lycopene Supplement Had Smaller, Less Aggressive Tumors
CDC: Untreatable Gonorrhea a Possibility
The CDC is warning that susceptibility to the last available antibiotic recommended for the treatment of gonorrhea is emerging.
Competition for Viagra?
There's no doubt about it: Viagra is one of the most popular and best-selling drugs ever to hit the pharmacy.
Intriguing 'Drug Holidays' From HIV Treatment
Some preliminary research suggests that giving HIV patients a 'drug holiday,' where they do not have to take their drugs for up to a few weeks at a time, is feasible.
HIV and AIDS Dementia
Decline in mental processes is a common complication of HIV infection. It's called, among other things, AIDS dementia. Learn more.
Endometrial Receptivity Post-Oocyte Donation in Women With Anticancer Tx Hx
Preventing reproductive impairment associated with anticancer treatment is challenging. Might oocyte donation improve pregnancy outcome in women with a history of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy?
Diagnostic Techniques for Identifying Prostrate Cancer
When diagnosed early, prostate cancer prognosis offers hope of treatment and cure. Today, several techniques are employed to identify changes in the prostate, a male gland located just above the male bladder. The American Cancer Society states that behind lung cancer, prostate cancer claims the live
Treating Tuberculosis in People With HIV-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Treating Tuberculosis in People With HIV.
How to Treat Hardened Fatty Breast Tissue
A monthly breast self-examination, preferably two weeks after the onset of menstruation, should appear on every woman's "to do" list. Many women panic when discovering a mass of hardened fatty breast tissue during their monthly exam, but these tissue changes generally indicate a benign condition. A
Many Unaware of Their HIV Status Until It's Advanced
ER study also finds high proportion without health insurance
Multivitamins May Help Fight HIV Progression, Study Suggests
But supplements tested only on those who hadn't started medications
HIV / AIDS Research and Studies
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of HIV/AIDS research & studies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
How to Teach Your Young Teen About Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease, which is becoming common in teens and is sometimes asymptomatic especially in teens. Since teens nowadays are expose to several audio-visual information, it is only appropriate that you as a parent, should teach your child about Chlamydia. How would you d