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  You won't want to drink water straight from the ocean anytime soon. But the salt content is on the decline, a sign of potentially worrisome consequences that scientists can't accurately predict. Since the late 1960s, much of the North Atlantic Ocean has become less salty, in part due to increases in fresh water runoff induced by global warming, scientists say.  Now for the first time researchers have quantified this fresh water influx, allowing them to predict the long-term effects on a "conveyor belt" of ocean currents. Climate  changes  in the Northern Hemisphere have  melted glaciers  and brought more rain, dumping more fresh water into the oceans, according to the analysis. One of the expected high-profile consequences is a rising sea that will swamp coastal communities. But there are other possible effects. "Precipitation and river runoff at high latitudes have been increasing," said Ruth Curry of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)....

  Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Does It Go Away? What is the human papillomavirus (HPV)? The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among men and women. HPV also infects epithelial cells (surface cells) on the mucus membranes (oral or genital) and skin (such as the hands or feet). So any contact of those areas with a person who has the infection could also transmit the virus. Nearly 80 million Americans have  HPV , according to the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Trusted Source . This represents almost one in four people in the United States. Unless they receive the vaccination, most sexually active people will contract HPV. There are over 150 different  types of HPV . Does HPV go away? Depending on the  type of HPV  that you have, the virus can linger in your body for years. In most cases, your body can produce antibodies against the virus and clear the virus within one to two years. Most strains ...

  Overview Infertility is defined as trying to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year with no success. Infertility results from female factors about one-third of the time and both female and male factors about one-third of the time. The cause is either unknown or a combination of male and female factors in the remaining cases. Symptoms The main symptom of infertility is the inability to get pregnant. A menstrual cycle that's too long (35 days or more), too short (less than 21 days), irregular or absent can mean that you're not ovulating. There might be no other signs or symptoms. When to see a doctor When to seek help can depend on your age: Up to age 35,  most doctors recommend trying to get pregnant for at least a year before testing or treatment. If you're between 35 and 40,  discuss your concerns with your doctor after six months of trying. If you're older than 40,  your doctor might suggest testing or treatment right away. Your doctor mi...

Your immune system is the basis of your health. Most of the time, it works for you by fighting off infection and helping fix injury. Although sometimes your immune system works against you, causing or influencing chronic diseases like allergies and arthritis. Sex hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, seem to affect the immune system and its function. There is evidence to suggest that premenopausal people’s bodies react differently to illnesses and infections over the course of their menstrual cycle due, at least in part, to fluctuations in sex hormones. Understanding how your immune system functions can help you appreciate and anticipate your healthy days and less-healthy days. Your immune system can be roughly broken into three categories: Innate immunity : This includes secretion of mucus and some types of immune cells. Inflammation : When your body is exposed to foreign substances, such as bacteria, or are injured, your immune system will stage an inflammatory ...

  When we think about what to eat to nourish our bodies, hormones may not always be top of mind. But our hormones play a very important role in our bodies. Hormones are chemical messengers that are part of the endocrine system and help with growth and development, metabolism and digestion, fertility, stress and mood and more. Pictured recipe:   Salmon-Stuffed Avocados When hormones get out of balance—too much or too little are produced or something interferes with signaling pathways—it can lead to issues like  diabetes , weight loss or gain, or infertility, among other problems. A healthy diet can help keep hormones in sync. Here's an overview of what your hormones control and which foods keep them balanced. How diet affects hormones What we eat affects the production of hormones and their signaling pathways. "Our hormones like healthy fats, like olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds, as well as ample fiber from fruits and vegetables and quality proteins like eggs, fish and ...

  1. Your first paragraph should grab the reader The college essay has to grab the attention of an admission’s reader.  It is imperative, then, that the introduction to the college essay capture the reader’s attention and make the reader want to read more. There are different ways to grab the reader. Try starting with a question. Begin with a bold statement. Use an interesting quote. Put the reader in medias res, that is, in the middle of things. Place the reader in the middle of something happening or in the middle of a conversation. Challenge the reader by speaking directly to him/her. Tell the reader what you do NOT want to do in your writing. Sometimes even a single word that stands as a paragraph can make the reader wonder and read on. 2. Be a real person, not an anonymous author Do not be just another of thousands of applicants that do not make an impression. If you are reading a newspaper article, the writer fades behind the facts and you know nothing about the writer e...

   Applying to colleges can be quite the juggling act; you are torn between senioritis and an astonishing amount of homework, commitments to your social life and family obligations, work, sports, extracurriculars, and the favorite among high school (and even more so college) students: sleep. On top of all those things, there is also so much that you have to consider for the application process itself. How do you walk that thin line between pride and humility? Are you portraying yourself as well-rounded enough? Which books can you say you've read in order to sound smarter? There's so much you have to keep in your head constantly, right? Wrong. The secret to college applications is remembering just one thing: be real. Forget about signing up to be a math tutor for an afternoon only so you can add it to your application later. If you don't like math or tutoring, don't feel like you have to do it to make yourself seem more multidimensional. First, college admissions offic...

  tips for first-generation college students 1. Seek academic support resources early on One of the biggest struggles first-gen students encounter in college is the lack of a family support system that has experience with the hurdles they’re facing. In the midst of an increased college course load, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. This can become particularly stressful if you feel like you have nowhere to turn for relief. “Take time and go to tutoring if you are having trouble,” says first-gen graduate Tyler Yost. “If you’re [stuck] on a single concept, go to your professor’s office hours. They don’t like sitting in their office alone and you could also learn  a lot  while you’re in there.” If you’re even the slightest bit worried about being behind your peers academically, seek assistance as soon as possible! Most campuses have a variety of tutoring and support services in addition to the office hours instructors keep that will help get you up to speed. There’s no s...