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Asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that causes the airways to narrow. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.

Asthma causes are not the same as the factors that can trigger an asthma attack. The causes are usually the underlying reasons why some people develop the disease which is marked by shortness of breat...

Vaginal rings are transparent plastic rings that are placed in the vagina where they release two types of hormones – estrogen and progesterone. They are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy if ...

If you’re worried about pregnancy after unprotected sex, the morning-after or emergency contraceptive pill is available in pharmacies across the country. The emergency pill can be taken up to 12...

Telemedicine refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. Modern technology has enabled doctors to consult patients ...

Feeling sick or nauseous can be very distressing. If you can’t keep any food down, you may be worried about vomiting after taking your birth control pill. But what are the risks of getting pregn...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is marked by physical and psychological symptoms and usually occurs a week before menstruation. A majority of women (90%) get PMS at some point in their lives. Although onl...

If you are reading this, you want to have more control over your birth control.  Understanding how much your choice of pill, diaphragm, spo...