LH is also known as luteinizing hormone. Luteinizing hormone is actually present in both sexes, and is made by the front part of the pituitary gland (also known as the anterior pituitary). Luteinizing hormone binds to the gonads and has its effects there.

Cancerous cysts on the lung can cause manifest in a number of ways. Often there are no symptoms until the cyst has grown in size. Sometimes, symptoms are associated with other conditions, such as colds, over exertion and general stress. This causes people to ignore the warning signs to have a cancer screening.

Located on the front of your hip, your hip flexors are the primary movers you use to create flexion between your upper leg and torso at your hips. According to Cook Childrens Hospital, a hip flexor strain usually occurs when you have your hip flexor stretched and then it contracts while being forced backwards.

With congestive heart failure, or CHF, the heart has to work harder and is less efficient at delivering oxygen to the body. Blood can build up in different parts of the body, causing fluid accumulation in the lungs, arms, legs and gastrointestinal tract.

The Candida fungus, commonly referred to as "yeast," lives nearly everywhere, including the human body. Certain conditions -- such as illness or taking antibiotics -- can lead to an overgrowth of yeast, resulting in an infection.

Doxycycline is an antibiotic in the tetracycline family that works by inhibiting bacterial growth in the body. Doctors prescribe doxycycline to fight bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, respiratory or urinary tract infections, Chlamydia, gonorrhea and other serious infections.

Determine what you want out of your deodorant in order to find the best match. Many spray deodorants are formulated with fragrances but, if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to scents, you may want to look for a fragrance-free formula. A "deodorant" will only stop odor.

After you shave--whether it's your face or elsewhere on your body like your legs--you may notice small red bumps. These are commonly known as razor bumps. Columbia University's Health Services says razor bumps occur when the shaved hair follicle curls inward to the skin.

Alprazolam, also known by the trade name Xanax, is a benzodiazepine medication primarily used for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Squinting occurs when a person wrinkles her brow and brings the upper and lower eyelids closer together. The wrinkled brow often distinguishes squinting from a person who has a naturally narrow opening between eyelids. If frequent or constant squinting occurs, a person should have an eye exam to determine the cause.

Arm wrestling is an extremely competitive sport that demands enormous pectoral, biceps and deltoid power. Arm wrestling is actually a very dangerous sport that can cause fractures and ligament and muscle tears in your arm and elbow.

A new Cleveland Clinic study revealed that Americans don't know much about risk factors that could prevent heart disease.