Debunking Common Myths About HIV and AIDS
Though HIV and AIDS have been medically linked since 1982, and testing, treatment, and awareness about both conditions have increased and improved since, there are still many myths about these diseases. To help you understand both HIV and AIDS, here are some common...
Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Diabetes is a lifelong disease that changes how your body converts food to energy. In this condition, the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t process it properly. Over time, this could cause serious complications, but keeping up with a diabetes...
What Is a Mental Illness and How is it Identified?
Signs that our bodies don’t feel well are often obvious. We might have pain, run a fever, or experience symptoms like coughing and sneezing. But when we’re not at peak performance mentally or emotionally, it can be more difficult to figure out what’s going on....
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Being pregnant is exciting, but it also comes with many uncertainties. What will your day-to-day routine look like once your little one arrives? And how will you feed your baby? Many expecting mothers plan to breastfeed their babies. It’s not always easy at first —...
