Imperial Valley News Center
Low sexual desire a complex and common issue for women
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- Written by Stephanie Faubion, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Low sexual desire is a complex issue for women. Both aging and the loss of hormones associated with menopause may contribute to changes in sex drive. But there are many other factors in a woman’s life that can have an effect on sexual desire, too. Although there is a new drug under consideration that may help some women with low sex drive, it’s likely to be helpful for just a small subset of premenopausal women with this concern.
Researchers Work on One Flu Shot to Cover All Strains
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- Written by Dennis Douda
Rochester, Minnesota - Two groups of American researchers recently announced progress in their efforts to create a single flu vaccine. The goal is to find a universal vaccine that will offer broader coverage against all types of influenza each season. It's possible such a vaccine would even provide long-term protection, preparing our immune systems to fight off the flu for many seasons.
Understanding prostate cancer, one man at a time
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- Written by Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Scottsdale, Arizona - Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using genetic sequencing to improve treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer.
Obesity Treatment: Achieving Long-Term Success For Women
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Scottsdale, Arizona - Did you know that obesity is considered a chronic disease? It’s also a national epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of U.S. adults (over 78 million people) are obese. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
Legionnaires' disease: What you need to know
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- Written by Vivien Williams
Rochester, Minnesota - Legionnaires' disease has surfaced in Illinois, California and areas of New York and Pennsylvania. The disease is caused by a type of bacterium called Legionella, which can be found in fresh water. Symptoms include severe pneumonia and, in some cases, the infection can be deadly. Should you worry about it?
Toenail fungus often difficult to eliminate completely
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- Written by Dawn Davis, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Toenail fungus is an infection that’s usually caused by a microscopic organism called dermatophyte fungus. These infections can be contagious, and they are often difficult to eliminate completely. Fortunately, for most healthy adults toenail fungus doesn’t pose any serious health risks.
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