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Why would circumcision decrease a man's risk of contracting AIDS?
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The results of three recent studies show that an uncircumcised man is twice as likely to contract AIDS from an infected woman as is a circumcised one.
Alternative Medicines for Herpes
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Alternative medicines for genital herpes include herbal medicine and nutritional and oxygen therapy. Learn to treat herpes with alternative medicine.
Contact Dermatitis
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Contact dermatitis is often caused when one comes into contact with certain allergens. Learn more about how contact dermatitis works at HowStuffWorks.
Should you really starve a fever?
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Should you really starve a fever? Get the biology behind how "starve a fever" could work and whether it's really advisable.
Can Cats Eat Strawberries as a Healthy Treat?
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Can cats eat strawberries? The short answer is yes: Strawberries are non-toxic to cats and generally safe in small amounts.
Preventing Female Hair Loss with Nutrition
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Female hair loss can be embarrassing and disappointing. Learn how nutrition can help prevent and reduce female hair loss.
'Man Flu' Could Be a Real Thing
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A Canadian scientist found that men really are more susceptible to respiratory complications than women. HowStuffWorks looks at a study on 'man flu.'
How Vaccines Work
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A vaccine is, essentially, a cure for an illness or disease. Who came up with the idea for vaccines and do we give too many shots now?
What causes shingles and what is the best treatment?
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Learn what causes shingles and how to treat it in this article from Discovery Health.
Scalp Sores
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Scalp sores can be very painful. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about scalp sores.