But most experts believe that number is low because many of those infected never suffer any symptoms. Women's symptoms include vaginal bleeding or discharge, burning during urination, itching in the genital area and lower abdominal pain. Men's symptoms include burning while urinating and discharge. Even when there are no symptoms, infected men and women, unless they use a condom, spread the infection to their sexual partners. And once the infection is diagnosed, the new treatment is just one dose of azithromycin.
Dust mites, pet dander and molds are culprits that can set off allergy attacks indoors.
Dr. Rebecca Gruchalla, assistant professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, says people can take several steps to rid their homes of allergens. Wash sheets in hot water, and change them weekly to keep dust mites from mushrooming into a cloud when you toss and turn. Live plants harbor mold, so Gruchalla suggests silk plants, kept dust-free. The cause of osteoarthritis is not entirely understood, but sports injuries play a role, says Dr. David Karp, assistant professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Arthritis may not appear for many years after the injury, with most cases found in people older than 45.