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Abdominal obesity refers to the presence of excess fat in the abdominal area. The abdomen is the part of your body between your chest and your pelvis. Those who are “apple-shaped” tend to store excess body fat around their stomach and abdomen. Abdominal obesity is often referred to as “belly fat.” triloks / Getty Images Also Known As Abdominal obesity is also referred to as: Example:Abdominal obesity raises the risk of some health problems, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBlood-Borne VirusesAbscess FormationTearingScarringNerve DamageHow to Decrease the RisksFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Blood-Borne Viruses Abscess Formation Tearing Scarring Nerve Damage How to Decrease the Risks Frequently Asked Questions You can get almost any part of your body pierced, including your nipples. While nipple piercing seems pretty harmless, it does carry health risks that you should be aware of. The most common are infections and bleeding, which usually occur shortly after getting a piercing but can happen even years later....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRight Way to WipeIf There Is SorenessTreating IrritationWashing Your Hands Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Right Way to Wipe If There Is Soreness Treating Irritation Washing Your Hands Knowing how to wipe after a bowel movement can prevent the spread of bacteria from feces (stool). This is especially true for people with vaginas who can develop aurinary tract infection (UTI)if wiping improperly....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Who Should Get Tested? How It’s Done Results Treatment A positive or “reactive” result on the HBsAb test means that you’re immune to the hepatitis B virus. A negative or “non-reactive” result means that you’re not immune to the virus. This article explains what the hepatitis B surface antibody test is for, when it is used, and how the test is done....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre They Safe?How They WorkSide EffectsSafer Ways to Tan Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are They Safe? How They Work Side Effects Safer Ways to Tan It is important to understand how tanning nasal sprays work, their possible side effects, and safer ways to achieve a tan. Dusan Ilic / Getty Images. Are Tanning Nasal Spray Products Safe? Tanning nasal spray contains what is known as melanotan II, an ingredient that causes theskinto become more tan when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Antibacterial Soap?IngredientsConcernsFDA RulingHow to Clean Your Hands Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Antibacterial Soap? Ingredients Concerns FDA Ruling How to Clean Your Hands Antibacterial soap is a staple in many households and healthcare facilities. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned 19 active ingredients previously common in consumer antibacterial soaps in 2016, due to concerns over safety and effectiveness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBefore the 19th Century19th Century21st Century Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before the 19th Century 19th Century 21st Century Even so, what was learned from centuries of trial and error, research, and experimentation led to procedures that are not only commonplace today but highly effective and safe. These advances continue asrobotic surgery,laser surgery, and microsurgery allow surgeons to treat conditions once thought untreatable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of CancerModern AdvancesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of Cancer Modern Advances Frequently Asked Questions Cancermay have been “discovered” and written about thousands of years ago. However, the disease itself has actually existed since before the evolution of humans. It was first documented in Egypt about 5,000 years ago. Since that time, people from cultures all over the world have written about the disease and its potential treatments....

In the United States, the history ofemergency contraceptionhas sparkedcontroversy, ignited political debates and generated lawsuits. The heated nature of emergency contraception is due, in part, to whether or not people believe that the morning-after pill acts to prevent a pregnancy from occurring or whether it terminates a pregnancy that has already been established. Plan B One-Step (i.e., the morning-after pill) is often confused withRU486(i.e., the abortion pill). These two medications arenotthe same and each works entirely differently when it comes to the process of reproduction....

Only one-third of Americans know thathuman papillomavirus (HPV)—a commonsexually transmitted infection—is linked to throat cancer, according to a new study. HPV can be transmitted through oral sex, and individuals can acquire a new infection with each new sexual partner. While HPV often clears on its own, persistent infections can lead to cancer over time, highlighting the importance of vaccination. “The public is missing crucial information about the link between throat cancer and HPV, as well as the fact that vaccines may prevent HPV-related throat cancer,” saidDaniel Kwon, MD, a head and neck surgeon at Keck Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) and senior author of the study....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLife Expectancy of the Hunza PeopleHow the Hunza People Keep Free From IllnessWhat We Can Learn From the Hunza People Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Life Expectancy of the Hunza People How the Hunza People Keep Free From Illness What We Can Learn From the Hunza People TheHunzapeople, who live in the Hunza Valley in Northern Pakistan, are among groups of long-lived people around the world....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChildrenYoung AdultsAdults Over 26Adults over 50Other Cancers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Children Young Adults Adults Over 26 Adults over 50 Other Cancers Thehuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinehas become an essential part of basic preventive healthcare for preteens, teenagers, and young adults. It prevents against nine strains ofHPV,a virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact of all types, including vaginal, oral, and anal sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsViewing Distance and PositionEye StrainHow to Relieve Eye StrainRecommendations for Other DevicesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Viewing Distance and Position Eye Strain How to Relieve Eye Strain Recommendations for Other Devices Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses the ideal distance for watching television and ways you can relieve and avoid eye strain. iStock However, most optometrists and ophthalmologists agree that the best distance for television viewing is the distance that feels most comfortable for you....