Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are lower than normal but not low enough for a diagnosis of diabetes.
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Carcinoma, the least common kind of cancer which starts in t…
Carcinoma, the least common kind of cancer which starts in the epithelium, the layers of cells that cover the body’s surface or line internal organs and glands
Less than one-third of people having a stroke do not call 9…
Less than one-third of people having a stroke do not call 911, and an equally less percentage live more than an hour away from a stroke center.
Gonorrhea, the most commonly reported STI in the United Stat…
Gonorrhea, the most commonly reported STI in the United States, can lead to infections in the penis, vagina, rectum, and throat. Gonorrhea infection can result in PID, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.
Scabies is caused by mites that burrow under the skin, where…
Scabies is caused by mites that burrow under the skin, where they lay eggs that hatch and undergo many changes in the course of their life cycle, producing great discomfort, including intense itching.
Type 1 diabetes develops most often in young people but cann…
Type 1 diabetes develops most often in young people but cannot appear in adults.
Women can get bacterial vaginosis from toilet seats, bedding…
Women can get bacterial vaginosis from toilet seats, bedding, or swimming pools.
Drinking in almost all contexts (parties, campus events, dor…
Drinking in almost all contexts (parties, campus events, dorms, and bars) is not associated with a greater number of sexual partners, unplanned sex, and unprotected sex.
The rates of syphilis, which was nearly eliminated more than…
The rates of syphilis, which was nearly eliminated more than a decade ago, have been dropping.
The Affordable Care Act does not require health insurance co…
The Affordable Care Act does not require health insurance coverage for specific contraceptive methods specified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including counseling, prescribed drugs and devices, and methods available over the counter (with a prescription from a health-care professional).