Tag: health awareness
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Understanding the Experience of Living with Lyme Disease: 23 Insights
Get Pregnant Fast Dealing with Lyme disease can be an incredibly daunting journey, primarily due to its complex and often invisible symptoms. For many who suffer from this condition, the struggle is compounded by the challenge of conveying their experiences to others, who may perceive them as healthy and capable individuals. So, how can we…
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As a Dad, Here’s Why I’m Excited About the New Birth Control Pill for Men
Get Pregnant Fast Buckle up, everyone! I have some significant news to share. After 60 long years since the first oral contraceptive was introduced for women, we are finally on the verge of a working birth control pill designed for men. I know it seems like it happened overnight, but let’s be real; it’s been…
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Monkeypox and Children: What Parents Should Know
Read more If you’re a parent, you might be curious about how the current monkeypox outbreak could impact your little ones. Here’s a straightforward rundown of what you need to know, including potential symptoms in kids. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus. Despite its name, it’s still uncertain if…
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I May Be Young, But Breast Cancer Did Not Discriminate
Get Pregnant Fast October 1, 2023 Until recently, I thought breast cancer was an affliction that primarily affected older women—those with a smoking history, a family background of the disease, or perhaps those who indulged in questionable beauty products. I was mistaken. When I discovered a lump in my right breast back in April, I…
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The Struggles and Realities of Living with Hypochondria
Get Pregnant Fast When you really think about it, the truth is we’re all facing our mortality. Living with hypochondria feels like an endless cycle of fear and anxiety. The symptoms I experienced were always the same, stored in a digital file on my phone for quick reference. I’d report a breathlessness that made me…
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Recognizing the Warning Signs of HIV
Read more HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is the virus responsible for causing AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). While it can lead to a severely compromised immune system, many individuals can live healthily for years before progressing to AIDS. The virus is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. As of recent…
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Understanding Hepatitis in Children: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Read more Hey there! If you’re a parent or caregiver, it’s essential to stay informed about the health of your little ones. One condition that may come up during your child’s well-visits is hepatitis. While vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, which are part of the regular immunization schedule in the first year, have…
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Why We Must Dismantle the Stigma and Legalize Marijuana Nationwide
Get Pregnant Fast Marijuana remains a controversial topic, particularly among parents. I want to share my personal journey to shed light on why it’s time to end the stigma surrounding this plant and advocate for its legalization everywhere. Around 18 years ago, I was plagued by debilitating “headaches”—a term used back when chronic migraines weren’t…
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Don’t Even Think About Staring at That Eclipse Without Protective Eyewear
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Thompson Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 14, 2017 As many are aware, on Monday, August 21, between 9:05 a.m. PDT and 1:16 p.m. EDT, depending on your location, the sun will begin to dim. Don’t panic; it’s not the apocalypse — it’s the Great American Solar Eclipse. This…
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Everyone Should Heed This Mom’s Caution About Tanning Beds
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my friends and I were all too aware of the risks associated with tanning beds and sun exposure, yet we still indulged. Armed with baby oil, tanning accelerators, and Sun-In hair spray, we would gather in backyards, sometimes even using aluminum foil to maximize our…