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Entries for November, 2009

What is Pap smear test ?

A Pap smear test is a screening test to check for changes in the cells of your cervix which may develop into cancer later. It is a simple procedure where cells are collected from your cervix and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The test takes only a few minutes and can be done by [...]

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Antiviral Drugs For Influenza Viruses

Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) with activity against influenza viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional. Influenza antiviral drugs only work against influenza viruses — they will not help treat or prevent symptoms caused by infection from other viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the [...]

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Tips To Prevent Acne

Acne is parennial problem with teenagers, but it has been known to plague adults too. What is it that causes these unwelcome skin eruptions? Stress, oily food, hormanal changes and pollutants in the environment will aggravate our skin unnecessarily. When our skin is exposed to these aggressors, our oily glands go into overdrive to produce [...]

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What is acne pimples ?

Acne is what we commonly refer to as acne pimples. Acne is a skin condition characterized by Whiteheads and or blackheads (mild acne). Pimples together with whiteheads and/or blackheads (moderate acne). Deep, inflamed painful swellings under the skin together with papules and pustules (severe acne) . What causes acne? Acne occurs when: *A hair follicle [...]

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The Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing

Health Benefits of Kissing have been documented in medical studies offering amazing advantages for a long and healthy life. Below is the Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing. 1.Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t. 2.Kissing is great for self-esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and [...]

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