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also calledepidemic parotitis

It frequently occurs as an epidemic and most commonly affects young persons who are between 5 and 15 years of age.

The incubation period is about 17 to 21 days after contact; danger of transmission begins one week before symptoms appear and lasts about two weeks. Mumps generally sets in with symptoms of a slightly feverish cold, soon followed by swelling and stiffening in the region of theparotid salivary glandin front of the...

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The usually paired ovaries of female vertebrates produce both the sex cells and the hormones necessary for reproduction. In some invertebrate groups suchas coelenterates, formation of ovaries is associated with the seasons. Many invertebrates have both ovaries and testes in one animal, and some species undergo sex reversal.

In humans, ovaries of the newborn and young child are a mass of elongated tissue; as the female reaches adolescence, the ovaries gradually enlarge...

Truva amendment, as it seems, a lot of drinking in the past few years, it is not surprising to see even more applications in the coming years.

Unlike most other sweeteners can buy today comes directly Truva sweeteners of plant origin, called the herb stevia.

How do you a good answer Truva product was introduced a number of products that Truva, because he grew up, and sales look healthy at the moment, some soft drinks contain about Truva, and even see some of your...

Medication costs in the United States are among the highest in the world, and with no established medical system currently in place to aid the citizens, medical expenses have landed some families in serious financial trouble. Canadian online pharmacies have numerous advantages over the conventional drug stores, but with the explosion of online pharmacies taking over the internet, it can be both intimidating and confusing trying to decide which online pharmacy is the best choice for you...

A successful Asthma Alternative: Successful in reference to a medical treatment refers to its effectiveness. A successful asthma alternative is one that is effective. That means that it should decrease or eliminate symptoms in a time appropriate manner or for the long term. Most individuals suffering from asthma don't have severe reactions. But those who do suffer from the possibility of severe reactions should first and foremost avoid the situations or allergens that cause or...

Plavix (generic name clopidogrel) is the second top-selling drug in the world (behind the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor), and is prescribed to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Clopidogrel is an anti-clotting medication called a platelet inhibitor. Platelets are small, irregularly shaped cell fragments found in the blood. Platelets help your body stop bleeding by sticking together to form a clot. But too many platelets in the blood can form unwanted and dangerous clots. These clots...

Canadian researchers are warning about a potentially dangerous interaction between common cardiovascular medications and a frequently prescribed antibiotic. The study of 300,000 seniors conducted at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences in Ontario found that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) can be a toxic combination with the antibiotic combination trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), widely prescribed to treat...

Pimples are a nightmare! Don't you just hate it when you wake up in the morning and see a huge pimple staring back at you in the mirror?

It always seems to appear right when we don't want it the most. On the first day of school, have that big date coming up or when we have that really important job interview.

Don't blame yourself, these little buggers are actually infections that appear in the skin due to built up dirt and bacteria.

A pimple is not just...

Over the years we have heard so many recommendations regarding the advantages of stretching our muscles and warming-up before exercising. Most of the advice is offered by friends, personal trainers, athletes and health care professionals and most is well-intentioned. However, we also know that it could be conflicting and based on misinformation and misconceptions.
Stretching and range-of-motion movements of at least one or two minutes is usually what many of us might need; although...

Simply put, yes, Nuviderm works. The active ingredient in Nuviderm, TCA, was tested during a 6 year study from 1979 through 1984 by British Cosmetic Surgeons T. A. Piggot and R.W. Norris. During the 6 year out-patient study 670 patients were treated resulting in a 85% success rate. Since that time the process has been refined resulting in a success rate in the 93% range when used as directed.

The purpose of the study was to find a less costly form of tattoo removal, and an...