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Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing

Considered as a serious public health concern worldwide, Sexually Transmitted Diseases or STDs, also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), are infections that are spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Generally propagated through skin-to-skin contact, like breastfeeding, STDs can also be ‘inherited’ through pregnancy and bodily fluids, such as blood transfusions. STDs […]

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Stress Makes You Sick

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Stress is an inevitable part of life that affects individuals in various ways. It is a physiological and psychological response to external pressures and demands. While stress can sometimes be beneficial, motivating individuals to perform better, excessive and chronic stress can have detrimental effects on one’s physical and mental well-being. Stress can be caused by

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Sleep Apnea

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Sleep apnea is a common yet often undiagnosed sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep patterns and potential health risks. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the importance of getting tested for sleep apnea. The most normal way

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Am I Diabetic?

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Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood due to the body’s inability to produce or use insulin effectively. There are two main types of diabetes, namely type 1 and 2. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the

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3 Things to Know about a Good Night’s Sleep

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Sleep is an essential part of human life. It is a natural process that allows the body to rest and rejuvenate itself. The importance of sleep cannot be overstated as it plays a crucial role in maintaining good health and well-being. In order to maintain good health and wellbeing throughout your life, sleep is essential.

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5 Signs You Need to Get Screened for Colon Cancer

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Colon cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon or large intestine. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide and can be fatal if not detected early. The colon is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from food, and it also helps in eliminating waste from the body. When

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4 Reasons Why You Maybe Sick and NOT Need Antibiotics

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Antibiotics are a class of drugs that have revolutionized modern medicine. They are used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics have saved countless lives and prevented the spread of deadly diseases. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and

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3 Reasons Your Primary Doctor Does Not Prescribe Pain Meds

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Because of the Government – It has been mandated by the US government that primary care physicians should not prescribe chronic pain medicine (Norco, Percocet, Tylenol 3, Tylenol 4, Tramadol) and anxiety medicine altogether. Physicians are being told to keep a close eye on what they prescribe and the quantity, but because of fear of

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Look out for Pancreatic Cancer

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Pancreatic Cancer is a deadly disease. It affects our pancreas, the organ that is found in our abdomen. Pancreatic cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the pancreas, which can spread to other parts of the body. This type of cancer is particularly dangerous because it often goes undetected until it

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5 Ways to Know if Your Kid is Being Bullied

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Bullying is never okay. And most of the time, it is disregarded as something petty and harmless without full understanding of its effects on individuals. The truth is, each and everyone of us have our own receivers of information, for some it may be a simple joke, but it can also be an offense to

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