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Uterine Positions: What Is a Tipped Uterus?
Many women are told that they have a “tipped uterus.” This is significant because it can affect the difficulty of an exam, such as an ultrasound. Knowing the uterine position makes it easier for a...
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Second Trimester Ultrasound
Second trimester ultrasound is the most common pregnancy ultrasound. It is typically done between 18 and 22 weeks of gestation to determine if the fetus is developing properly. It is a very thorough...
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Artificial Light May Cause Breast Cancer
Weight, age, number of pregnancies – these are all factored into a woman’s risk for breast cancer, but what about exposure to artificial light? Did you know that women who are exposed to longer...
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Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
Umbilical cord blood is a source of stem cells that can be stored for future use. During childbirth, the umbilical cord blood is collected and immediately packaged and shipped to the umbilical cord...
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5 Lifestyle Changes that Lower Blood Pressure without Medication
Chronically high blood pressure is called hypertension. Generally, no symptoms are associated with hypertension, although dizziness and headaches may occur in the more advanced stages. Hypertension...
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How to Become an Ultrasound Tech
Ultrasound techs are highly trained healthcare professionals. Also called sonographers, they have a good understanding of ultrasound physics, physiology and anatomy, and disease processes. An...
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How to Treat a Sinus Infection without Antibiotics
Sinus pain and pressure accompanied by nasal congestion are the trademarks of a sinus infection. These symptoms are caused by the swelling and inflammation of the nasal cavities, also known as acute...
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How to Treat Sunburn and Alleviate Symptoms
The sun shines brightly during the long days of summer, motivating many to get outside to play and soak up the rays. Unfortunately, those who venture outdoors are often plagued with sunburn. Sunburned...
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Colon Cancer Symptoms and Signs
The colon is the large intestine, the bowel that extends from the small intestine to the anus. The colon absorbs nutrients and fluid from food while forming the feces that is expelled from the body as...
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Green Coffee Bean Extract
There is no magic pill for weight loss, but green coffee bean extract may effectively aid in the battle of the bulge. The dietary supplement was featured on The Dr. Oz Show, but Dr. Oz went much...
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