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The Flu is Always Just, “The Flu”
Image is from BBC.com If someone told you your risk of flu infection depends on when or where you are born, your first thought might be that of, "What a ridiculous statement." You may wonder what that person is thinking. The flu is the flu every year, no matter what...
The Flu is Always Just, "The Flu"
Image is from BBC.com If someone told you your risk of flu infection depends on when or where you are born, your first thought might be that of, "What a ridiculous statement." You may wonder what that person is thinking. The flu is the flu every year, no matter what...
What is Salmonella?
Image is from USDA Blog Every year one million people fall victim to the debilitating effects of salmonella. An invasive food-borne illness this rod-shaped bacterium causes an estimated 380 casualties annually. Identifying the source of salmonella plays a key role in...
Can Wildfire Smoke Affect Your Health?
Image is from MyFOX8.xom It seems as though there is always a story on the news about a wildfire breaking out and how difficult they are to contain. Most people think of wildfires and they think about the damage and destruction they can do to homes, vehicles, and...
Understanding Mental Illnesses
Image is from CDC Guide to Mental Illness Mental health refers to our psychological, social and emotional health. Mental health affects the way one thinks, feels and behaves. It is normal for our emotional well-being to change due to positive or negative life events....
Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Image is from Diabetes Research Diabetes is a metabolic disorder which is characterized by, among other symptoms, a high concentration of sugar in the blood. With the myriad of disorders, the beta cells located in the pancreas find it hard to produce enough insulin to...
Understanding Diabetes Awareness Month
Image is from CEAP If you are fighting diabetes, no one knows your fight better than another person who is fighting the same battle. If a person is not battling the war on diabetes, more than likely they do not give this illness a second thought. Is it possible you do...
Understanding HIV
Image is from CDC A Controversial Disease The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, is at the root of AIDS; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It's exact origins remain unknown, and most have heard quite a few stories which attempt explanation. Some think the disease...
Understanding Hepatitis B
Understanding Hepatitis A
Image is from Travel Vaccination New York Guidelines for Understanding Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral disease of the liver that can be transmitted up to 14 days before you show any symptoms yourself, as well as during your symptoms. Diagnosing...