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Most pregnant women know that what they put (or don't put) in their bodies is important to the well-being of their growing baby, whether it's the right kind of protein, too much caffeine, or certain types of fish. But many pregnant women might not know that what they put ontheir bodies is just as important. Most of us slather on oceans of lotions every day, but we don't think about what might be passing the skin barrier and being absorbed into our bodies. With a developing baby in your belly, this is a vital concern. "Everything you eat, apply, or come into contact with may affect not only you but also your baby," says Sandra Marchese Johnson, a dermatologist with Johnson Dermatology in Fort Smith, Arkansas.                                                         Is It Safe During Pregnancy? Our experts answer your most pressing questions a...

HOW CAN YOU GET RE-PREGNANT?  When you are already pregnant, you can get re-pregnant and here's how. A fertilized egg can follow the fertilization of another egg, due to another sexual intercourse. This could be in the same ovulation cycle (superfecundation) or spread across two ovulation cycles (superfetation). Now, this leads to two types of re-pregnancies. SUPERFECUNDATION: This process refers to the fertilization of two ova released in the same ovulation cycle by different sperms as a result of two different sexual activities. Now, as they are from two different intercourses, the father for each of the egg could be different. If this happens, it leads to twins by same fathers or different fathers. SUPERFETATION: Now, call this one a glitch as once your body has received a sperm and fertilized an egg, there's supposed to be no more ovulation cycles. But, sometimes, quite rarely, your body can have an ovulation cycle even after it has fertilized an egg.  Now, if you have s...

Syphilis develops in stages, and symptoms vary with each stage. But the stages may overlap, and symptoms don't always occur in the same order. You may be infected with syphilis and not notice any symptoms for years. Primary syphilis The first sign of syphilis is a small sore, called a chancre (SHANG-kur). The sore appears at the spot where the bacteria entered your body. While most people infected with syphilis develop only one chancre, some people develop several of them. The chancre usually develops about three weeks after exposure. Many people who have syphilis don't notice the chancre because it's usually painless and it may be hidden within the vagina or rectum. The chancre will heal on its own within six weeks.   Secondary syphilis Within a few weeks of the original chancre healing, you may experience a rash that begins on your trunk but eventually covers your entire body — even the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. This rash is usually not itchy and m...

Treatments and drugs By Mayo Clinic staff When diagnosed and treated in its early stages, syphilis is easy to cure. The preferred treatment at all stages is penicillin, an antibiotic medication that can kill the organism that causes syphilis. If you're allergic to penicillin, your doctor will suggest another antibiotic.   A single injection of penicillin can stop the disease from progressing if you've been infected for less than a year. If you've had syphilis for longer than a year, you may need additional doses.   Penicillin is the only recommended treatment for pregnant women with syphilis. Women who are allergic to penicillin can undergo a desensitization process that may allow them to take penicillin.  Even if you're treated for syphilis during your pregnancy, your newborn child should also receive antibiotic treatment.   The first day you receive treatment you may experience what's known as the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. Signs and symptoms include fever, c...

If you have excess fat in the belly area, it may put you at a greater risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.  Losing belly fat can be a difficult process, in particular for those who store their weight in the abdominal area. However, there are methods that will help you lose belly fat.  The best and quickest way to lose belly fat is a combination of diet, exercise and supplementation. Amino Acids Use amino acids in supplement form. Take a fat burning mixture that contains chromium, creatine, l-glutamine, l-arginine, l-lysine and l-tyrosine. All of these amino acids either help to burn fat, increase protein synthesis, increase energy stores or assist in immune system recovery. When you are attempting to lose belly fat, it is necessary for the body to be as thermogenically active as possible.   Fat burners come in powdered mixtures, supplements or liquid forms and many contain all of the ingredients listed.   Burn Fat Eliminate all saturated fat fr...

Malignancies of the skin are the most commonly diagnosed cancer type worldwide.(1) The foremost cause of skin cancer remains UV radiationfrom sunlight.  However, this disease, classically seen in older adults, is becoming increasingly common in younger populations due to tanning beds and exposure to other cancer causing elements.  Skin cancer may be classified as either non-melanoma skin cancer (cancer types include squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma) or melanoma.  The most common type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma. However, melanoma which accounts for only 4% of skin cancer is responsible for 80% of skin cancer deaths. (1)The incidence of skin cancer is very high. It is the most diagnosed of all cancers. However, there aren't many exact numbers because the cases of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers aren't required to be reported to cancer registries, partly because of their low lethality and very high curability rate.  At the least, it...

People with leukemia are prone to a range of skin-related problems, from rashes and bruising to infections and bleeding into the skin. Leukemia can disrupt the body’s production of platelets, which normally form blood clots to stop bleeding. That can set the stage for bruising. “When platelets become low, patients often bleed into the skin spontaneously or with minimal trauma,” Forrestel says. Capillaries burst underneath the skin, and if there aren’t enough platelets to block damaged capillaries, blood leaks into the skin, says Forrestel. In addition to petechiae, this can appear as purpura (larger red or purple areas), or ecchymoses (bruises), Forrestel says. According to Forrestel, these spots usually take weeks to go away, but gentle skin care and avoiding trauma when possible can also help prevent the condition. There are five types of leukocytes (white blood cells) found in the blood: Basophils Eosinophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Neutrophils Each cell type has a specific role to ...

There are many types of childhood  brain and spinal cord tumors . The  tumors  are formed by the abnormal  growth of  cells  and may begin in different areas of the brain or  spinal cord . The tumors may be  benign  (not  cancer ) or  malignant  (cancer). Benign  brain tumors  grow and press on nearby areas of the brain. They rarely spread into other  tissues . Malignant brain tumors are likely to grow quickly and spread into other brain tissue. When a tumor grows into or presses on an area of the brain, it may stop that part of the brain from working the way it should. Both benign and malignant brain tumors can cause  symptoms  and need treatment. Together, the brain and spinal cord make up the  central nervous system  (CNS). The brain controls many important body functions. The brain has three major parts: The  cerebrum  is the largest part of the brain. It is at the top...

By  Kira Jaines Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Eggs and their cholesterol content are shedding their bad reputation. A growing body of research is finding that dietary cholesterol, such as that found in eggs, has much less effect on our arteries than previously thought and that dietary saturated fat is the artery-clogging culprit. While eggs do contain 5 g of fat, only 1.5 g of that is saturated. For most groups of people, eating several eggs a week will do no harm.   Interested in losing weight? Learn more about LIVESTRONG.COM's nutrition and fitness program! CHOLESTEROL Dietary cholesterol is simply cholesterol found in foods from animal sources, such as eggs, dairy products, beef, fish and poultry. The cholesterol you get from a healthy diet is much less than the cholesterol your body makes naturally, but when you have too much “bad” cholesterol in your blood, it puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke. Because eggs have a high amoun...