The Fast Facts on Shingles

Think you’re done with chickenpox after battling it as a kid? Unfortunately, the varicella-zoster virus – the virus responsible for chickenpox – can linger in your nerve cells after the initial infection. Years, even decades later, it can reactivate as shingles, a painful and sometimes debilitating virus. What Causes Shingles? The primary culprit behind shingles…

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The Fast Facts on Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder – formerly known as manic depression – is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that can disrupt a person’s daily life, work, and relationships. These mood swings can range from intense euphoria and hyperactivity (mania or hypomania) to profound sadness and hopelessness (depression). While managing bipolar disorder can be challenging,…

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Start the Year Sober: The Fast Facts on Dry January

Dry January, brought to popularity by the British charity “Alcohol Change UK,” is a health campaign and challenge to encourage people to go alcohol-free for the month of January. Dry January is often thought of as a way to reset your body after a holiday season full of indulgences and start your New Year’s Resolutions off strong.

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Decorating Disasters: Preventing Injuries This Holiday Season

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According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are about 160 holiday decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season (November 1 – January 31). In this blog, we’ll cover the most common holiday injuries and how to reduce the risk of these injuries.

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The Fast Facts on Fibromyalgia

The Fast Facts on Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia has long been a puzzle for the medical community, with its complex symptoms and elusive causes. In this blog, we’ll delve into the facts about fibromyalgia, covering everything from its definition to diagnosis, and treatment options.

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The Current State of the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

The Current State of the Fight Against HIVAIDS

This blog includes the most recent updates in HIV/AIDS treatment at the time of writing, August 2024. For information on HIV/AIDS as a whole, including what causes HIV/AIDS, how it’s contracted, who it effects, symptoms, and prevention information, please review our blog The Fast Facts on HIV/AIDS.

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