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Vaginal discharge is a completely normal part of women’s health, yet often misunderstood. It’s a natural fluid made up of mucus, water, dead cells, and healthy bacteria that keeps the vagina clean, moist, and protected. Normal discharge is usually clear or white, may feel watery, slippery, or slightly sticky, and has little to no odor,…

Smallpox, one of history’s most devastating viral infections, caused severe fever and an unmistakable skin rash. By the early 20th century, smallpox outbreaks wreaked havoc, with the virus claiming the lives of 3 out of every 10 infected individuals. Survivors often bore lifelong reminders of their struggle, with scars frequently etched into their faces. The…

If you’ve ever noticed tiny specks, threads, or cobweb-like shapes drifting across your vision—especially against a bright sky or white wall—you’ve likely seen eye floaters. These small, shadowy shapes, which can appear as dots, squiggly lines, or strands, move as your eyes move and are most noticeable against plain, bright backgrounds. In most cases, floaters…

The NIH estimates that a staggering 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025 alone. According to their statistics, “breast, lung and bronchus, prostate, and colorectal cancers account for almost 50% of all new cancer cases in the United States,” while “lung and bronchus, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers are responsible for nearly 50%…

The pelvic floor may not seem directly linked to your nighttime habits, but the connection is there. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I often explain why waking up repeatedly at night to urinate isn’t ideal. Many patients report getting up once, twice, or even three times during the night. While common, this can be…