May 12th, 2020
We’re living in unprecedented times where even a minor health issue can send one into complete paranoia resulting in distressing assumptions about ones’ health. With the entire country combating COVID19 and medical facilities overwhelmed, hypochondria-like symptoms are the last thing we want. So, you need to know how to identify and tame a health scare, […]
April 29th, 2020
About 1.1 million people in the USA have HIV. The sad part is that 14 percent of them don’t even know that they are infected. (Source) Could you be one of them? In the early stages of HIV infection, you won’t necessarily notice any symptoms. There are no evident signs. This is exactly why it’s […]
April 24th, 2020
Here’s a spoiler: There isn’t a clear answer to this. There are many factors that influence how often you should go to the doctor. For instance, some people are healthy and haven’t gone to the hospital for years. Then there are those who see a doctor and still struggle with poor health. Because there are […]
April 16th, 2020
These are challenging times. Even those with otherwise good health are experiencing mental strains during this lockdown. Staying fenced in your house for weeks and with negative online media in abundance an lead to anxiety, depression and other mental issues. While the severity of individual cases may vary and would require different measures, there’s still […]
April 10th, 2020
Black people account for a disproportionate share of COVID-19 cases across North Carolina. The question is why. “We’ve joked about this in the African American community, for years. We say, when white America gets a cold, we get pneumonia,” said Ophelia Garmon-Brown, an executive with Winston-Salem-based Novant Health. But the coronavirus is no joke, and […]
March 21st, 2020
One in two sexually active persons will contract an STI by age 25. But, as a part of society, your responsibility doesn’t end with yourself. Each of us must work collectively to make our communities better. So, while you’re healthy, you must also ensure that others around you are in the same line as well. […]
March 13th, 2020
In your teen, if you knew having a fire Instagram game would become so important in the future, maybe you would have taken better care of your dental health. But now, with discolored teeth, it’s really embarrassing to post your pictures on social media. In fact, you’re self-conscious even smiling in the public. It’s a […]
February 18th, 2020
That might not be plaque. Your teeth may actually be discoloring due to enamel erosion. Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth, hard and translucent. Due to various reasons, it may start wearing out, which would leave your tooth discolored, looking yellow or brown. Enamel also protects your teeth, insulating it from unbearable temperature […]
February 9th, 2020
Even though at its peak, awareness around mental health is still very low. It demands more attention and discussion. There’re reasons why more than 264 million people in the world are living with depression in silence. There are also reasons why many people even fail to understand the seriousness of their problem, usually assuming it […]
December 20th, 2019
From Thanksgiving to Halloween and now to Christmas/new year holidays, it’s the merry season we all love (well, most do). While this is a season to be jolly, it could also be a season to be wary. Often, accidents, heart attacks, food poisoning, depression, trips to ER, or huge weight gain are rife during […]
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