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- 2141: AIDS Is A Killer
- AIDS Is A Killer As we all know AIDS is a killer. AIDS is short for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS can be contracted either through sexual intercourse, by blood transfusion, or an exchange of bodily fluids from an infected person to a non-infected person. What many people do not quite understand is that AIDS' main course of action is to ...
- 2142: Bipolar Disorder
- ... occurs. The two phases of bipolar disorder are manic and depressive. The manic phase usually consist of increased energy, more self-esteem, bad self-control, talkativeness, attention disorders, racing thoughts, weight gain, more social and sexual actives, and in some cases even false beliefs and hallucinations. Depressive phase usually consist of low self-esteem, drug use, insomnia, tiredness, thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts, memory loss. Hospitalization may be required for treatment ...
- 2143: Side Effects of Carl Djerassi and Syntex's Oral Contraceptive
- ... a shrug of his shoulders and a simple, "I couldn't have changed things". Again, I am disturbed by the flippant manner of his response. Yes, he acknowledged the impact the Pill had on the sexual revolution, but fails to see beyond what has already occurred, claiming powerlessness against the pace of science. Let me say that he is most likely partially correct. There is very little to be done when ...
- 2144: Depression and Its Effects
- ... suggests that severe childhood emotional trauma plays a role in many women's depressions. The American Psychological Association's Task Force on Women and Depression discovered that 37% of depressed women had suffered significant physical sexual abuse by age 21 (Cited in, Rao, Hammen & Daley, 1999, p908). In addition, women must cope with the mood-altering hormonal effects of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy childbirth, infertility, and/or oral contraceptives. "Women are ...
- 2145: Ebola
- ... identified and was found to carry antibodies to the virus. Another man who tested positive for the virus 30 days post-infection. The virus was detected in his semen, and there was a case of sexual transmition in that circumstance. Another patient had the virus in the viteous of his eye for more than 30 days. But eventually the virus died out witin these people without killing them. Ebola is not ...
- 2146: Condoms In Schools Do Not Solve Teen Problems
- ... dilemma: "does condom distribution in high schools push the limits of sexuality education?" In March, the Springfield, MA Mayor cast the deciding vote opposing condom distributions in city high schools. Opponents cited fears of encouraging sexual behavior and sending mixed messages to the teen population. The FPC recognizes that "abstinence is the only 100 percent effective method of avoiding sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, and of avoiding unplanned pregnancies." Therefore, the ...
- 2147: Drugs and Steroids in Sports
- ... according to a few doctors, are subject to be handicapped and deformed. Men also are endangered. They may experience a shrinking of the testicles, called atrophy, accompanied by a lowered sperm count, a lessening of sexual desire, infertility, and an enlargement of the prostate gland that men under fifty usually do not suffer from. Steroids are dangerous when used incorrectly, and should be used only under medical supervision. It has undesired ...
- 2148: Autism
- ... to think that individuals that have an increased pain tolerance, may likely be due to elevated levels of beta-endorphins. This substance in the brain is found to be associated with pleasure (ex. "runners high", "sexual activity") and also gives you an anesthetic like feeling. Some doctors are now prescribing a drug called Naltrexone. Some of the improvements noted in autistic individuals who have taken naltrexone include, increased socialization, eye contact ...
- 2149: The Influence of Ecstasy on the Youth
- ... s the attraction of Ecstasy and the E-culture for young women. She suggests that women felt that being in an environment where every one was on Ecstasy, rather than say alcohol, freed from unwanted sexual attention from men. She state, Instead of being tied to a boyfriend, having to stick close to friends, feeling self-conscious about appearance or dace style or intimidated by attention from men, the young women ...
- 2150: Exotic Diseases And The Treat To Humanity
- ... P.619-20, 1995) AIDS is a very well known disease. Human neglect can be measured on a wide status, but one can be the neglect and ignorance of not using protection, while participating in sexual acts, and sharing needles. AIDS is spread by the exchange of body fluids, and the neglect of people not taking proper precautions, is only increasing the spread of the deadly virus. (Karlen, P.207, 1995 ...
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