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The CowgirlsOur veterinarian explains how to fix a bodily gas leak.
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When gas gets excessive, it not only harms innocent sniffers nearby, but it can also harm you – burping (eructition) or farting (flatulence) sometimes come alongside serious pain and bloating. Rarely associated with a serious disease, this problem causes both embarrassment and annoyance. So let’s look to see if there is anything you can do about it. First, let’s divide it into body areas.
Our Veterinarian explains how to spot a problematic mole from a moley-mole.
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So you’ve been staring at that mole for a while now and wondering if it could be cancer. Should you be worried? Do young people get melanoma? Well, maybe and yes. The Canadian Cancer Society reported 5000 new cases of melanoma last year and 940 attributable deaths with the numbers continually rising – and yet – the general advice about using sunscreens and avoiding tanning beds isn’t really changing behaviours. But now that you’ve got the mole, what are you looking for? Our analysis is performed using a simple mnemonic as follows:
Our Veterinarian explains why HPV is that much scarier than you think.
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From my experience testing for STI’s in young adults, I’ve noticed that most don’t realize they’re not being tested for the most common one: HPV. Women can be screened for HPV effects by getting a PAP smear done, however, the damage caused by the virus to the cervical cells can occur years later. Most people are now aware that cervical cancer is an STI caused by the HPV virus, but few are aware of the prevalence of that virus.
Our veterinarian explains how to control your serious sweats.
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An unspeakable problem: sweat. Damp hands. Dripping underarms. Soaked socks. You shower every day, tried all the deodorants in the drugstore and only wear absorbent fabrics like cotton next to your skin. But it’s not enough. Hyperhydrosis, or excessive sweating, affects a few sad souls who wish they didn’t have it. They risk embarrassing handshakes and problems with odour & wetness that cramp their style. So how is it treated?
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