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Bothersome Bugs
Between torturous tests and Friday frat parties, the last thing you want to think about is bed bugs. Unfortunately, these and other parasite...
Expert : Dr. Adam J. Flisser
College Health Guru
Trichomoniasis (aka "Trich")
Seven million sexually-active Americans catch Trichomoniasis each year, yet many have never even heard of the disease!
Expert : Dr. Alice Ko
Sex Health Guru
National Head Lice Prevention Month
The subject of head lice is not a pleasant one, and there are many misconceptions regarding these pesky creatures.
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
News Health Guru
Food Safety for Globe Trekkers
There's nothing that can ruin foreign travel faster than ignoring food safety precautions--just ask anyone who's ever suffered traveler's di...
Expert : Dr. Brooke Bennis
Health Guru
Understanding Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite. If a pregnant woman contracts toxoplasmosis, there is a 40% chance that her unborn child...
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Pregnancy Health Guru
Toxoplasmosis: Pregnancy, Prevention, and Treatment
If a woman contracts toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, there is a possibility that her unborn child will be infected.
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Pregnancy Health Guru
Living With an STD
Twenty million Americans catch an STD each year. Learning how to cope, how to stay healthy, and how to communicate with your sexual partners...
Expert : Dr. Alice Ko
Sex Health Guru
STD Testing
Most doctors don't test for the two most common sexually transmitted diseases - unless you ask them to! Learn what to ask for at your next S...
Expert : Dr. Alice Ko
Sex Health Guru
Your Pregnant Home Life
Pregnancy life at home can feel like it is filled with hazards - the microwave, kitty litter, household lead paint, and even the garden. Th...
Expert : Dr. Marsha Silberstein
Pregnancy Health Guru




