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Genital Wart Vaccine Effective For Men, Too

The infamous Gardasil vaccine, focus of much controversy over the last two years, has been found to be safe and effective at preventing geni...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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WHO Study Shows Herpes is Widespread

Worldwide, 1 in 6 has genital herpes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Pregnant Women Urged To Take Tamiflu for Swine Flu

Following the death of a pregnant woman from swine flu, pregnant women are being urged to take Tamiflu at first sign of the flu
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Remembering Wilt Chamberlain - Basketball Great, Sexual Braggart

Basketball great Wilt Chamberlain set many records on the court but may be remembered for a record set off the court.
Contributor : Dr. Adina Weis, MD
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Despite Gardasil Vaccine, Pap Smears Still Necessary

Cervical Cancer Screening Month is in January, but it's always a good time to remember to book an appointment for that Pap smear you've been...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Are the New Generation Birth Control Methods Safer than the Old?

A new study, to be published in the January 20th issue of Journal of the American College of Cardiology, sets out to answer the question of ...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Cervical Health Awareness Month: What You Should Know

It's cervical health awareness month, and one of the best ways to protect your cervix is to get regular pap smears, and to know about HPV.
Contributor : Dena Afrasiabi
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Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease

according to a new study, women who breastfeed significanly reduce their risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition that can lead to...
Contributor : Dena Afrasiabi