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How Important is Thyroid Health?

The thyroid is a very small gland but plays a large role in many of the body’s systems. Thyroid Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and to learn more about the importance of the thyroid to our overall health. According to the Society for Endocrinology, “The thyroid gland is part of the

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During Cervical Health Awareness Month, Learn About the Risks Associated with HPV And Ask Your Healthcare Provider For the Appropriate Screenings and Vaccinations

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of over 100 types of viruses that are extremely common globally. Fourteen of these viruses are considered high-risk and cancer causing. HPV infection is mainly transmitted shortly after the onset of sexual activity. Certain types of sexually acquired HPV infections can

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Give Blood and Save Lives During National Blood Donor Month

Since 1970, the month of January has been observed as, National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross (ARC) sponsored campaign, “recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors.” According to the ARC, more than 13,000 donations are needed daily to meet the demands of the 2,600 hospitals, clinics, and cancer clinics nationwide that

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Make a Resolution to be Happy in 2020

As we enter the new year and a brand-new decade, it is a perfect opportunity to encourage people to take stock of their lives and try to think about the things that make them happy and to share this joy with others. This may sound quite lighthearted, but science heavily backs the theory that happiness

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