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Fertility doctors don’t always tell couples these unpleasant truths–and they don’t have to deal with the sometimes-traumatic consequences of their work. Often, those tasks fall to another kind of doctor, the high-risk-pregnancy specialist. Some of these obstetricians resent their role as overseers of what they consider to be unnecessarily dangerous pregnancies. “I find myself the guy with the wet blanket,” says Dr. Peter Heyl, a maternal-fetal specialist at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk....

Spain is now ranked No. 1 in FIBA World Rankings following its win at EuroBasket in September. USA falls to No. 2, marking the first time in the 20-year history of the rankings that they are not in the top spot. FIBA World Rankings are based on a weighted points system that takes into account how recent a game was played, the level of competition and what round a game takes place, among other factors....

Fibromyalgia is a painful condition. Treatments may involve over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs, physical and supportive therapies, stress reduction, lifestyle changes, and complementary treatments that can reduce your pain and restore your quality of life. This article outlines treatment options for fibromyalgia and how they can help you manage your symptoms and start to feel better. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Therapies Pain is the defining feature of fibromyalgia, and treatment focuses on managing it....

Make sure you do not use hot water. This will set the blood into the fabric and make the stain harder to remove. [1] X Research source If you don’t have access to a tap, you can also put cold water in a bowl or bucket and dunk the fabric in the water. Keep dunking, rubbing and rinsing until the stain is removed. Wash the fabric in cold water afterward. This method works on all kinds of fabrics, such as denim, cotton and linen....

When you meet with the dermatologist, ask a lot of questions. Make sure the person has conducted the procedure before with satisfactory results. [1] X Research source It’s best to choose the dermatologist you go with on someone else’s recommendation. Make sure you trust the person to use the procedure that’s right for you. Generally speaking, in the days leading up to treatment you should also avoid chemical peels, harsh or abrasive exfoliants, and products with retin-A....

Skip to step #6 if Origin is already installed on your computer. Be aware that some BitTorrent clients contain bundled software and ads. Pay attention when installing the software. If you are offered to install any additional software, be sure to decline the offer or uncheck the option to install the software bundle. Be aware that many torrent sites have false download links that take download malware or viruses.

To perform this exercise, hold some dumbbells in each of your hands and place your arms against the sides of your body. Then, raise the dumbbells up to they are parallel with your shoulders. Do three sets of 6 to 10 repetitions. To perform upright rows, grasp a low cable bar. With an overhand grip, pull the bar straight up and back, leading with the shoulder, pulling the bar back. Another option is to do rows using dumbbells....

Expound on things that you’ve learned about her through conversations with your girlfriend. Don’t forget to ask about what inspired her career, where she likes to go for travel, etc. Ask her what your girlfriend was like as a child. It’s a great conversation starter to break any initial tension. If you find yourself in the middle of awkward silence, ask basic getting-to-know-you questions like how long she’s been married, interests, or hobbies....

How much time you give is subjective. Some people may be ready for friendship in a few weeks, while others may need a few months. How much time you spent in the relationship will have an effect; longer relationships typically require longer periods of limited contact. If you need to talk about a few more things before you can be friends, have a discussion with your ex about any loose ends a few weeks after you break up....

Don’t look around like you’re desperate for a guy to dance with, even if you’ve found your target – instead, let the guys see what a great time you’re having and they’ll come to you. Show off your dance moves with your girlfriends. Let the guys see that you can work your body, follow the beat, and have a great time. Make your way over to him during the course of a song....

By examining their skin weekly, you’ll be able to identify problems early on and bring them to the veterinarian. Hypoallergenic shampoos for dogs are easy to find online and in pet stores, but ask your veterinarian for recommendations if you are unsure of a good product to use. Too frequent bathing can lead to dryness, skin irritation, and can exacerbate a dog’s allergies. It can be more difficult to locate the quick on black nails, so be very careful and only cut small pieces of nail at a time....

You can also use a hydrating oil, such as coconut oil, to increase scalp health. Pour a bit on your head and use your fingers to massage it over your scalp. Give your head a short massage when you’re washing your hair as well. You can also use a head massager to massage your scalp. Try to use a brush with a mix of boar and nylon bristles. It’s best not wash your hair too frequently when you’re growing it out, as frequent washes can strip out natural oils and slow down hair growth....

Success, though, often brings change and more and different responsibilities. This can be anxiety-provoking and scary. It can also make a person more visible, which not everyone enjoys. As with other phobias (excessive, persistent, and irrational fear of an object or situation), fear of success can interfere with one’s life and cause significant distress, but there are treatments available. This article will discuss fear of success, its causes, how it’s treated, and how to cope....

Although Epic Games Store can be counted on to hand out free triple-A games such as Grand Theft Auto 5, Control, and A Plague Tale: Innocence, there are many ways the online store still trails behind Steam. Despite having the powerhouse Epic Games behind it, it lacks a few basic features that make it just a tad more inconvenient to browse than its competition. If Epic Games Store could fix just a couple of basic issues, the store could become one of the best places to pick up PC games....

For example, some people feel persistent idiopathic facial pain. They may experience stabbing or burning pain in the face and there is no identifiable nerve or tissue damage that is causing it. Idiopathic pain may have an unknown origin from the time it begins. It’s also possible for this type of pain to remain long after you’ve healed from a medical condition or injury when, normally, the pain should have stopped....

The U.S. Treasury Department will require cryptocurrency transactions valued at $10,000 or more to be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. It’s part of the Biden Administration’s plan to narrow the gap between taxes owed and taxes collected. “Although cryptocurrency is a small share of current business transactions, such comprehensive reporting is necessary to minimize the incentives and opportunity to shift income out of the new information reporting regime,” the Treasury Department said in a report....

If the current pace of sex trafficking prosecutions remains, the number of these cases the Justice Department decides to prosecute will have fallen nearly 27 percent year over year by the end of September. This represents a steep reversal of Obama-era trends that saw sex trafficking prosecutions rise nearly every year and more than double over the eight-year period from 2009 through 2016. Epstein is the multimillionaire financier who pleaded guilty to minor sex offenses in Florida over a decade ago, the result of a generous plea deal that kept him from facing more serious federal sex trafficking charges....

The 36-year-old is coming off an extraordinary 2017, when he won a fifth Australian Open title and a record eighth at Wimbledon, and there could be yet more glory with a depleted field of top contenders in Melbourne. Andy Murray and Japan’s Kei Nishikori are already out of the year’s opening Grand Slam with injuries, while 12-time major champion Novak Djokovic is troubled by an elbow complaint and hasn’t played for six months....

The Swiss, who defied logic to lift his 18th grand slam title at the Australian Open in January after being out of tennis for six months, will be absent from the clay-court major, which starts on May 28, for the second year running after missing last year’s edition through injury. “Regrettably, I’ve decided not to participate in the French Open,” Federer said on his Facebook page on Monday. “I’ve been working really hard, both on and off the court, during the last month but in order to try and play on the ATP World Tour for many years to come, I feel it’s best to skip the clay-court season this year and prepare for the grass and hard-court seasons,” added the 35-year-old, who won his sole Roland Garros title in 2009....

The Australian Open champion has lost just once so far in the calendar year and was too good for Del Potro in south Florida, the Swiss his usual calm and collected self despite a large Argentine presence in the crowd. Federer needed just an hour and 23 minutes to seal victory, marking his 16th win in 21 meetings with Del Potro. He will now meet Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the quarter-finals as Federer seeks to claim the title in Miami for the first time since 2006....