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If you're a parent of a preteen or teen, we know you have many questions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. HPV causes cancer. Cancer can be prevented. The HPV vaccine is the first line of defense against several types of cancers. However, many parents still struggle with the decision to vaccinate their son or daughter, as information about the vaccine can be confusing.

What Is HPV? Does it Cause Cancer?

Every year in the United States, more than 37,000 people will get cancer caused by HPV. HPV is a virus that is passed through sexual contact (penile-vaginal, penile-anal, mouth

When it comes to losing weight, we've heard it all comes down to proper diet and exercise. But even if you're watching your weight and exercising on a regular basis, you could still have a hard time losing weight. If you're looking to get into shape then you may be excited to hear that quality sleep is just as important as diet and exercise.

What Happens When You Don't Sleep?

When you don't get your recommended amount of sleep, the stress hormone, cortisol, begins to build. When you have high cortisol, you not only tend to gain weight easier, but you also may see symptoms such as a flushed and

Cuts, and scrapes, and bruises, oh my! When it comes to common household injuries, it's best to be prepared by keeping all your home medical supplies all in one spot. Your first-aid kit could be a cardboard box, a tackle box, or a pre-packaged kit, but all should contain some basic items. 

Below is a list of things you should consider putting in your home kit.

• Adhesive tap
• Aloe vera gel
• Aluminum finger splint
• Antibiotic ointment
• Antiseptic solution
• Bandages in assorted sizes
• Cotton balls and cotton swabs
• CPR breathing barrier
• Disposable non-latex gloves
• Draw-out salve (for splinters)
• Elastic wrap bandages

Do you ever feel like you pester the men in your life to go to the doctor? Generally, men tend to die sooner than woman, and while there are many factors to this statistic, it's hard to ignore the fact that it may be due to men avoiding the doctor and not getting treatment for otherwise preventable diseases. In honor of Men's Health Awareness Month, we're going to help you understand what it is that's stopping men from visiting the doctor and what you can do to get them to make their health a priority.

What Men Are Saying

"There's nothing wrong with me" - The truth of the matter is some diseases

If you start sneezing or coughing at the first signs of spring, you may have seasonal allergies. Depending on where you live, spring allergies can begin as early as February and last until the start of summer. Learn about over-the-counter treatments that can help you combat these allergies and make it through the season.