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Septic shock is a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure due to the presence of bacteria in the blood. This condition, characterized by the presence of bacteria in blood, is also called the bacteremia.

Thanks to the miracles of modern science, many men who would have been unable to father a child can now do so. Whether male infertility problems are physical or sexual in nature, there are options that can help men achieve their dream of fatherhood.

Until the 1970s, it seemed that nearly every American child whose parents could afford the procedure had his or her tonsils taken out. In the twenty-first century, tonsillectomy is recommended much less often, but is still a very common operation.

There's no doubt that empathy is the ultimate social gel — but what happens if someone has hyper empathy, or an empathy deficit? What causes these too much or too little empathy?

Chemicals contained in non-stick cookware coatings, plastic food wrap and aluminum pans have all been alleged to leak into food and cause medical conditions, such as thyroid disorders, heart disease and Alzheimer's Disease.

Mysophobia is an extreme and irrational fear of germs that has a measurable negative impact on your life. How can you tell if you have it in a world where COVID also exists?

Don't be scared — read all about specific phobias, their diagnostic criteria, and treatment options.

Many people feel an uncontrollable fear from mundane things like going to the terrace of a building or going near a water body. These fears are known as Phobias and one in every ten adults suffer from them.

"After spending time in public spaces" is not on the list of situations in which we're recommended to wash our hands — but should we do it, anyway? I swabbed the surfaces I touch every day to find out just how many germs were lurking there.

We all know we should wash our hands, and most of us say we do. Research shows we're either lying or just not sure how to wash our hands properly. Want to stay healthy this flu season? Here's a handwashing refresher course.