Since the beginning of the 20th century, there has been a reliable treatment for tuberculosis (TB). However, tuberculosis continues to be the leading cause of death attributable to a single infectious agent. It ranks higher than HIV and AIDS, as well as other diseases. This is due, in part, to […]
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A Few Outdated Myths Regarding Your Eyes
We figured it might be entertaining to take a look at some of the common misconceptions regarding the eyes and how they should be cared for. Think of this as your go-to resource for debunking many of the proverbs and anecdotes you may have picked up over the past year […]
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Neurotechnology May Be Beneficial to Patients With Aphasia
A chronic condition like aphasia may be treatable thanks to neurotechnology solutions developed by companies like BIOS Health. Adoption, on the other hand, is still a long way off. Since the news broke yesterday that Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with aphasia, any fan of his will be more aware […]
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Simple Ways to Make It Less Difficult to Swallow the HIV Prevention Pill
People who take the HIV prevention pill Tenemine can cut their risk of getting HIV from sexual activity by 93%. This is the percentage of risk that is reduced. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as Tenemine, is another name for PrEP. Through their Pop Inn wellness centers, the Aurum Institute has […]
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Medication For Period Cramps That You Should Be Taking Every Month
Let’s start by recognizing what is most likely at the center of everyone’s mind right now: period pains are the worst possible thing that could happen to you. Because the bottom half of your body appears to be in quite a bit of discomfort right now, we do need to observe […]
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2023 Resolutions for a Healthier and Fitter You
At some point in our lives, everyone of us has entertained the daydream of being able to run a marathon or of shedding a significant amount of weight and achieving a level of physical fitness that would allow us to do either of those things. What about adopting a lifestyle […]
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The LASIK Eye Surgery Procedure
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved LASIK eye surgery as a safe treatment for correcting specific refractive abnormalities in 1999. This means that patients may need fewer or no glasses or contacts following their surgery. Over the last two decades, ophthalmologists have completed 600,000 LASIK procedures per year. The […]
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Vitamin C is not going to help your immunity against Coronavirus, or is it? Vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) is an unlikely vitamin supplement to help people fight off the common cold, let alone the Coronavirus. The dietary supplement was first recommended by Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling (American chemist, […]
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Facts About Traffic Accidents Create an overview of the situation Stop the accident, prioritise your own safety first. Secure the scene for injured persons Call help – describe how many, what and where Provide life-saving first aid where needed Take the lead until qualified help comes Get an overview of […]
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