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What Is It? Vaginal yeast infections, also called "Candida vaginal infections," typically are caused by the Candida albicans fungus. During a lifetime, 75% of all women are likely to have at least one vaginal Candida infection, and up to 45% have two or more. Women tend to be more likely to get vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, or when they are pregnant or taking antibiotics. Women with immune-suppressing diseases such as diabetes and HIV infection also are at increased risk. Symptoms The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include: Vaginal itch or soreness Thick, white, cheese-like discharge "Burning" discomfort around the vaginal opening, especially if urine touches the area Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse. Diagnosis Your doctor will suspect an infection based on your symptoms. Your doctor will do a pelvic examination to look for inflammation and a white di...

This factsheet is for women who have a common vaginal infection, or who would like information about them. Vaginal infections occur when bacteria, fungi or viruses grow in and around your vagina.   About common vaginal infections Certain types of bacteria live naturally inside your vagina. They produce acid to help fight off other bacteria, viruses and fungi that don't normally live in your vagina. Vaginal infections are common. For example, around three-quarters of women will have thrush in their lives. Symptoms of common vaginal infections It's normal and healthy for a woman of childbearing age to have vaginal discharge. The amount and colour of the discharge can change during your menstrual cycle, sexual excitement and pregnancy. Symptoms of a vaginal infection include: unusual vaginal discharge (this may be unusual in colour and smell unpleasant) irritation and soreness of the vulva (the skin around the outside of your vagina) vaginal itching pain dur...

Women who suffer from vaginal infections know the itching, burning and change in their discharge in terms of colour and smell and sometimes texture as soon as symptoms start.  However, there are different types of vaginal infections, as well as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other conditions that can mimic the symptoms of vaginal infections.  Therefore, it is important to see a doctor for diagnosis any time you experience vaginal infection symptoms.  Some women who suffer from one of the two most common reoccurring vaginal infections, yeast vaginosis and bacterial vaginosis (BV), prefer to cure their infections without using medications. Steps 1 Eat at least 5 ounces of yogurt daily to battle yeast or BV infections and prevent them from reoccurring. Choose a yogurt that states on the package that it contains live lactobacillus acidophilus, a probiotic or friendly bacteria. Probiotics help to restore normal bacteria and yeast levels in mucus membr...

Bad breath, morning breath, breath odor or halitosis are all terms used to describe a noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled on the breath. Halitosis is not a problem by itself, but it can cause concerns in our interpersonal relationships. We are all familiar with how the consumption of certain foods such as garlic and onions can affect our breath. This occurs because these foods are absorbed into our bloodstream, where they are transferred to our lungs and exhaled. Fortunately, bad breath caused by the foods we eat is only temporary. Common Causes of Bad Breath:  The truth is, most breath odour comes from food particles trapped in our mouths. When food remains in the mouth, it becomes a breeding ground for the bacteria that can cause bad breath. Other causes can include poor oral health, improper cleaning of dentures, periodontal disease as well as smoking & tobacco products. Bad breath can also be sign of an underlying medical condition of the stomach, lungs and bloodstream....

Holly Szafran(age 17)– Holly helped her soccer team make it to the Quarterfinals of the State Tournament after being the 7th seed in MIAA North region. During the regular season, Holly scored 20 goals and had 15 assists. Holly was voted the 5th best player in the Bay Sate Conference and was a Bay State Conference All-Star player. She is attending Brandeis in the fall where she will continue her soccer career. Gabriella Sajedi(age 10)– This year, Gabriella competed in solo, team, and figure synchronized swimming competitions across the Northeast, winning 1st or 2nd place each time in her 10&under age group. This year, she swam her solo to Miley Cyrus's song "The Climb." She chose this song because of its inspirational message as it relates to Type 1 Diabetes. Gabriella dreams to one day swim on the US Olympic Synchronized Swim Team. Edward Richardson(age 18)– Has been the Co-Chair and Chair of the New England ADA Youth Leader Group, Speaker at the 2011 Boston Step...

Exercising with Diabetes Complications If you have had diabetes for a long time and have developed complications, you may have questions about whether you should be engaging in physical activity—and if so, what kind of physical activity is best for your condition.  According to Jacqueline Shahar, MEd, RCEP, CDE, a clinical exercise physiologist and manager of Exercise Services in the Joslin Clinic at Joslin Diabetes Center, patients with diabetes complications should definitely continue to find appropriate opportunties for physical activity. In the Joslin’s Easy Start program many patients have significant diabetes complications and are able to exercise regularly and safely as part of their diabetes self-management plan. There is always some type of exercise people with complications can do. Not remaining activity can lead to developing additional complications and loss of functional capacity (the ability to do the activities of daily living). Here are some of the more common...

Out of the estimated 24 million people with diabetes, one third, or eight million, don’t know they have the disease. According to Martin J. Abrahamson, M.D., Medical Director and Senior Vice President at Joslin Diabetes Center, this is because people with type 2 diabetes often have no symptoms. However, a simple blood test is all you need to find out if you are one the millions with untreated diabetes. Who should be tested? The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that everyone aged 45 and over should be tested for diabetes, and if the results are normal, re-tested every three years. Testing should be conducted at earlier ages and carried out more frequently in individuals who have any of the following diabetes risk factors: You have a parent or sibling with diabetes You are overweight (BMI higher than 25) You are a member of a high-risk ethnic population (African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American or Pacific Islander) You had ge...