A yeast infection or candidiasis is a result of an overgrowth of a fungus that normally lives in the vulva and it’s called Candida albicans. The overgrowth causes inflammation, irritation, itching, and a painful and unpleasant discharge. Most women will experience it at some point in their lives. If it’s the […]
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Italian Volunteers 3-D Printed an Essential Valve for $1 to Help COVID-19 Patients
A group of Italian volunteers distributed 3D-printed versions of a pivotal medical device to an Italian hospital battling with the COVID-19 outbreak. Cristian Fracassi and Alessandro Romaioli used their 3D printer to make unofficial copies of a patented valve that was lacking in the hospitals throughout Italy. According to some, […]
Many Women Suffer From Fungal Infections And They Can Cure Them At Home
Genital yeast infection is a health problem triggered by excessive growth of fungus which is naturally present in the vulva and it is known as Candida albicans. The overgrowth causes symptoms like itchiness, inflammation, irritation, and a painful discharge. Most women will experience the infection at least once in their […]
5 Types of Vagina Odors And What They Actually Mean
As explained on Women’s Health, regardless of what you may have thought by now, it is completely normal for a vagina to smell. Similarly to the gut, the vagina also has its own microbiome which contains a lot of bacteria and yeast which are essential. And, the vaginal smell is […]