With news of a second patient cured of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, the world rejoiced that there may finally be some end in sight for this deadly epidemic that has already claimed the lives of over 40 million people worldwide. Educational campaigns and antiretroviral therapies (ART)-a cocktail of drugs to control HIV infection- …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), defines a concussion as, “a type of traumatic brain injury-or TBI-caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.” Some symptoms such as loss of consciousness may be …
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As we observe Endometriosis Awareness Month in the month of March, we examine the many ways that this very debilitating disease affects over 176 million women worldwide. The website, endometriosis.org, defines endometriosis as, “a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (called “the endometrium”), is found outside the uterus, where it …
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According to purpleday.org, “Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide.” It is observed annually on the 26th of March. People are encouraged to wear the color purple in solidarity with those 50 million people worldwide who are currently living with epilepsy. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons defines …
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), defines diabetes as “a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.” Glucose is vital to our health as it is a main source of energy for our cells, tissues, and muscles, as well as our brain’s primary fuel source. It is also …