The "prostate" is a small organ in the male reproductive system; women don't have one. Between these two small organs lies the urethra for peeing. Weighing from 15g to 25g, these organs produce "seminal fluid", which helps sperm reach the female uterus. There are three types of disease: 1- prostatitis, which is an attack by a virus, 2- benign prostatic hypertrophy, which means a swelling of the prostate, 3- prostate cancer...

Many women suffer from pain during menstruation, and many also experience this problem before and after menstruation. Menstruating women have a uterus with reproductive organs. A menstrual cycle begins with the onset of menstruation and ends with the next menstruation; during this time, the uterus gradually develops and from this point onwards, blood flows when menstruation arrives, especially when there is no pregnancy. The uterus contracts and tightens as it releases blood, causing pain...

The intestine is classified as part of the digestive system: it starts from the stomach, called the small intestine, and ends in the body cavity, where the large intestine is located. The function of the intestines is to absorb substances that have been digested by the stomach back into the body. Diseases that can affect the intestine: viral attack, presence of parasites (worms), intestinal occlusion or torsion, multiple tumors in the intestine... The cause of illness is contamination by hands, dirty cooking utensils, poorly prepared or dirty food. Intestinal disorders need to be treated, especially if diarrhea is frequent, as it can lead to death. If left untreated, inflammatory bowel disease can spread...

There can be two reasons for swollen feet: the first is the result of a blow or injury, and the second is water stagnating in the flesh of the foot. Foot swelling can occur at any age. In addition to the above-mentioned reasons, there are many others that cause swollen feet: poor circulation, malnutrition, filariasis and intolerance to other medications. Swollen feet should always be treated by a doctor. Swelling can also be the result of other illnesses such as varicose veins, kidney disease, heart disease...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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