Urology
Urology is the field of
medicine that focuses on the
urinary tracts of males and
females, and on the
reproductive system of
males. In men, the urinary
system overlaps with the
reproductive system, and in
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Vulvovaginal health
Vulvovaginal health is the
health and sanitation of the
human female vulva and
vagina. ... > full story
Yeast
Yeasts constitute a group of
single-celled (unicellular)
fungi, a few species of
which are commonly used to
leaven bread, ferment
alcoholic beverages, and
even drive experimental fuel
cells. Most yeasts belong to
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Candidiasis
Candidiasis, commonly called
yeast infection or thrush,
is a fungal infection of any
of the Candida species, of
which Candida albicans is
probably the most common.
Yeast organisms are always
present in all people, but
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Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary excretion of urine from one's body. Stress incontinence is essentially due to pelvic floor muscle weakness. It is loss of small amounts of urine with coughing, ... > more -
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a layman's description of a skin fungal infection. Growth of the athlete's foot fungus is promoted by a dark, warm, moist environment such as that found inside ... > more -
Urinary tract infection
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary tract. An infection anywhere from the kidneys to the ureters to the bladder to the urethra qualifies as a urinary tract infection. ... > more -
Excretory system
The excretory system is the system of an organism's body that performs the function of excretion, the bodily process of discharging wastes. The Excretory system is responsible for the elimination of ... > more -
General fitness training
General fitness training works towards broad goals of overall health and well-being, rather than narrow goals of sport competition, larger muscles or concerns over appearance. A regular moderate ... > more -
Metastasis
Metastasis is the spread of cancer from its primary site to other places in the body (e.g., brain, liver). Cancer cells can break away from a primary tumor, penetrate into lymphatic and blood ... > more -
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Lavender oil
Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender. Two forms are distinguished, Lavender Flower Oil, a colorless oil, insoluble in water, ... > more -
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Bedwetting
Bedwetting (or nocturnal enuresis or sleepwetting) is involuntary urination while asleep. It is the normal state of affairs in infancy. Primary enuresis is when the child has never been dry at night ... > more -
Tumor suppressor gene
A tumor suppressor gene is a gene that reduces the probability that a cell in a multicellular organism will turn into a tumor cell. A mutation or deletion of such a gene will increase the probability ... > more
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