Cancer Disparities in Minority Groups

It’s estimated that in 2020, the United States had 1,806,590 newly diagnosed cancer cases. However, these cases are not spread evenly throughout the country. While cancer can affect anyone, cancer health disparities are seen throughout minority groups, who receive the…...

April 15, 2021

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Disease & Infections

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) isn’t a conversation most people want to have, but it actually affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. And IBS isn’t just frequent trips to the bathroom. It often entails abdominal pain…...

April 9, 2021

How To Tell if a Cut Needs Stitches: 5 Simple Steps

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How To Tell if a Cut Needs Stitches: 5 Simple Steps

Cuts and scrapes are a normal part of life. But sometimes, a deep cut can raise alarm. That’s why it’s essential to know how to tell if a cut needs stitches. Should you race to the emergency room for a…...

April 2, 2021

All About Concussions: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

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All About Concussions: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

March is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s important to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries (TBI) because, left untreated, they can be extremely serious. In 2014, about 2.87 million people received medical care for a traumatic brain injury…...

March 25, 2021

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Disease & Infections

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Diabetes affects a staggering 422 million people around the world and 34.2 million Americans, meaning it’s very likely that you or someone you know is affected by the condition. But for a condition that is so common, many people still…...

March 17, 2021

5 Common STIs: STI Prevention and Treatment

Disease & Infections

5 Common STIs: STI Prevention and Treatment

Sexually transmitted infections: it’s a topic many people prefer to avoid but shouldn’t. Did you know that the CDC estimates one in five Americans has a sexually transmitted infection? And according to the World Health Organization, more than 1 million…...

March 9, 2021

Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Disease & Infections

Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Men are twice as likely to get kidney stones than women. And people aged 20 to 50 are at the highest risk of kidney stones. However, various factors can increase your risk of developing a stone. You may be more…...

March 3, 2021

Community Health & Wellness

Eating Disorder Awareness

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is the last week of February. The goal of this week is to raise awareness and educate people on eating disorders. In the United States, 9% of the population (that’s 28 million Americans) will suffer…...

February 28, 2021

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