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Labor or childbirth is a physiologic process during which the fetus, membranes, umbilical cord and placenta are expelled from the uterus. The most common complications during childbirth include preeclampsia, eclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, infections and uterine atony. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 700 women die each year in...

Wearing a finger splint keeps the tissues around the joint from overstretching, allowing you to keep your middle finger pain from worsening. Wearing a finger splint that prevents the middle knuckle from bending backward allows you to bend and straighten your finger more easily. A properly fitted finger splint keeps the tissues around the joint...

It is usually not possible to get rid of a stye completely overnight. It is usually not possible to get rid of a stye completely overnight. However, several methods can speed up the healing process, such as: Avoiding makeup, over-the-counter beauty products, masks, or contact lenses Protecting the eyes from dust and pollution Warm compression and...

Sleep apnea is a medical condition where the breathing cycle stops for a short while during sleep. It is a potentially serious condition that can cause several complications including heart diseases and high blood pressure. Sleep apnea may be of different types. A common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA...

Facts you should know about heartburn during pregnancy Share Your Story Regurgitation of food is a common symptom of heartburn during pregnancy. Heartburn (a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD) occurs in one-quarter to one-half of all pregnant women. Heartburn usually begins in the first or second trimester of pregnancy and continues throughout the...

Heel spurs (calcaneal spurs) facts Heel spurs are pointed, bony outgrowths of the heel that cause soft-tissue inflammation. A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of the heel bone (the calcaneus bone). The build-up of calcium deposits under the heel bone causes heel spurs. Heel spurs under the sole of the foot (plantar area)...

Gambling addiction facts Compulsive gambling affects 2%-3% of Americans, can involve a variety of ways and places to bet, and symptoms may differ somewhat between males and females, as well as teenagers versus adults. Although men tend to develop a gambling addiction at a higher rate and at younger ages than women, women now make...

Hepatitis A facts* *Hepatitis A facts medical author: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Hepatitis A is an inflammatory disease of the liver caused by a virus. Hepatitis A viruses cause the disease termed hepatitis A; it is relatively uncommon since a vaccine became available. People at higher risk to be infected with hepatitis A virus...

What is a vaginal yeast infection? Vaginal yeast infections are fungal infections that cause irritation and vaginal discharge. You can treat a vaginal yeast infection while pregnant with vaginal creams or suppositories, non-prescription medications, or medications that have been proven safe and effective in pregnant women. Vaginal yeast infections are fairly common, even among pregnant...

Dry hair can be brittle and cause hair breakage as well as hair shedding. Treating hair loss at home involves understanding the potential reason for the hair fall or hair thinning. Ask yourself a few things first: Is my hair dry? Do I have dandruff? Do I tie my hair too tightly? Am I taking...