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Low libido can be caused by a wide variety of factors, from stress to hormonal changes Libido, or sex drive, naturally fluctates over time. Low libido can be caused by a wide variety of factors, from stress to hormonal changes. Fortunately, there are things you can do that can help spice up your sex life. Here...

What is tongue scraping? Scraping your tongue is a quick way to remove unwanted, unneeded material that can cause bad breath and other side effects. Scrape your tongue every time you brush and floss your teeth. Scraping your tongue is a quick way to remove unwanted, unneeded material that can cause bad breath and other...

Illustration of bronchitis.Source: iStock Things to know about acute bronchitis The medical definition of acute bronchitis is a cough lasting five or more days suggests acute bronchitis as a cause. Sometimes people with recurrent acute bronchitis (flare-ups) develop chronic bronchitis and/or a respiratory infection. Bronchitis is an inflammation of your bronchial tubes (the tubes that...

Facts you should know about a gluteal injury Readers Comments 7 Share Your Story The goal of gluteal injury treatment is to return patients to their normal level of function. The gluteal region of the body (the buttocks) consists of three major muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. The gluteus muscles function to...

Facts you should know about reactive arthritis Readers Comments 5 Share Your Story Inflammation of the spine leads to joint stiffness and pain with reactive arthritis. Reactive arthritis involves inflammation of joints due to an infection in another part of your body. The most common triggers are the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems. Reactive arthritis...

Things to know about costochondritis and Tietze syndrome facts Costochondritis is an inflammation of the area where the ribs join the cartilage that is attached to the sternum. Costochondritis causes chest pain, especially upon palpation of the area. Costochondritis is inflammation of the costochondral junctions, where ribs attach to the breast bone. Genetics, viruses, and...

Physical examination is done to test for the presence and collection of prostatic fluid. Physical examination is done to test for the presence and collection of prostatic fluid. This collected fluid is called expressed prostatic secretions. The collected fluid samples are subjected to various tests to detect the signs of inflammation and infection of the...

When can you get pregnant? You can't get pregnant if you are not ovulating because there is no egg for the sperm to fertilize. You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex anywhere from 5 days before ovulation until 1 day after ovulation. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or trying to avoid...

Things to know about warts Share Your Story Genital warts may cause mild pain, itching, and some bleeding. A wart is a small growth with a rough texture that can resemble a solid blister or a small cauliflower. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause warts, which can grow on any part of the skin. Some HPV types...

Illustration of the brain showing the two hemispheres, cerebellum and brains stem.Source: MedicineNet Things to know about fainting (syncope) Being unconscious is not normal. If you or someone else has fainted, call 911 or go to your nearest Urgent Care. Symptoms of fainting include: Nausea Dizziness Lightheadedness Vision problems, for example, seeing spots or lights...