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Common antibiotics could be causing birth defects - says a recent study

A new study advises pregnant women to avoid the most commonly prescribed macrolide antibiotics …

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How to treat a UTI at home, and prevent one from occurring in the first place

To treat a UTI at home and reduce your risk of health complications, it's important to drink lots o…

Laura Goldman   


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5 ways to treat a UTI at home without antibiotics

UTI home remedies include drinking lots of water, trying cranberries, and getting more vitamin C.

Laura Goldman,S. Adam Ramin   


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Can you get pregnant with an IUD? It's very rare, but important to know the health risks

Your chance of getting pregnant with an IUD is 0.1% to 0.2%. If you think you might be pregnant wit…

Erin Heger,Karen Duncan   


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How to tell if you have a UTI while pregnant even if you're not exhibiting symptoms

UTIs occur in 10% of pregnancies and are easily treated with antibiotics. If left untreated, a UTI …

Carla Delgado,G. Thomas Ruiz,…   


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Here's the horrifying reality we'll have to live in when antibiotics stop working

People who have stents in their arteries to prevent stroke by enhancing blood flow to their brain, …

Julia Calderone   


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White discharge can be a sign of your period coming - here's how to know what it means and when to see a doctor

It's common to get white discharge three to five days before your period arrives, as hormonal chang…

Toketemu Ohwovoriole,Irena Ca…   


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The number of US babies born with syphilis has nearly quadrupled in 5 years

An STD report from the CDC found that 1,870 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2019, a 29…

Kelsie Sandoval   


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Garlic: A pungent panacea for health and flavor

Garlic, the pungent bulb known for its distinct aroma and flavor, has been a staple in cuisines and…

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Antivirals work in a couple of ways that can prevent the virus from spreading once inside you or by preventing infection from ever taking hold

Antivirals are a class of prescription medication that helps fight viral infections like the flu an…

Marisa Iallonardo   


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These supplements could help prevent UTIs, according to a doctor

Chronic UTIs that recur even with antibiotics may be prevented with D-mannose or proanthocyanidins,…

Kate Hull   


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Using cranberries to prevent UTIs isn't a myth - a urologist offers tips on how to prevent infections

Cranberries contain a substance that keeps bacteria from building up in the bladder, but cranberry …

Jennifer Larson,G. Thomas Rui…   


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6 natural ways to prevent a UTI, according to OB-GYNs

To prevent UTIs, drink plenty of water, pee after intercourse, and avoid irritating feminine produc…

Sarah Fielding,S. Adam Ramin   


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A sexually transmitted disease we thought was dying out is back with a vengeance

A quick refresher: Syphilis, also known as "the pox," is an infection that can be transmitted throu…

Sarah Kramer   


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6 reasons why you keep getting yeast infections, from antibiotic use to hygiene

If you have four or more yeast infections in a year, you could have a condition like diabetes or a …

Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes   


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A popular herbal supplement can interfere with many medications, including birth control

St. John's wort, an herbal supplement sold widely in the US and advertised for everything from help…

Erin Brodwin   


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Chlamydia often doesn't show symptoms - here are the best ways to tell if you have this serious STI

Symptoms of chlamydia include abnormal discharge and pelvic pain, however, chlamydia doesn't have m…

Sanjana Gupta,Lauren Demosthe…   


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White discharge can be a sign of your period or something more serious - here's how to tell

It's common to get white discharge three to five days before your period arrives, as hormonal chang…

Toketemu Ohwovoriole,Irena Ca…   


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9 tips to squash blind pimples - the sneaky zits that hide under your skin but never come to a head

Blind pimples, aka cystic acne, form deep under the skin. Retinol, antibiotics, and birth control c…

Katie Walsh,Sharleen St. Suri…   


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A new study says pregnant people experience few side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine

In a survey including more than 17,000 vaccinated people, those who were pregnant or lactating repo…

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