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Human Papillomavirus also known as HPV is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection. Essentially every person who is sexually active will contract HPV at some point in their life. There are over a hundred different types of HPV and in particular can cause warts or certain types of cancer. HPV infections usually clear up withoutContinue reading “Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and how HPV infection causes cervical cancer”

Human Papillomavirus also known as HPV is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection. Essentially every person who is sexually active will contract HPV at some point in their life. There are over a hundred different types of HPV and in particular can cause warts or certain types of cancer. HPV infections usually clear up withoutContinue reading “Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and how HPV infection causes cervical cancer”

Most of us know how it feels to not be able to fall asleep, especially when there is a long day ahead. For many, the problem resolves in a few days as the stress level goes down. However, some people may experience sleep issues on an ongoing basis or may have recurring episodes of difficultyContinue reading “Managing Sleep Issues”

Several health conditions require testing for diagnostic and monitoring purposes. Most of these tests are done in a lab setting by qualified health professionals. However, with advancements in medical and pharmaceutical sciences, some of these tests can also be performed at home. While home testing does not replace professional medical care, it does offer increasedContinue reading “Home Testing Devices”

Having difficulties with sleep can be frighteningly distressing, especially when it becomes an ongoing issue. With compromised sleep, it is not just one’s mood that may be affected but also their capability to function during the daytime. Inadequate sleep may also lead to serious health conditions such as poor mental health and high blood pressure.Continue reading “4 Techniques That Will Help Improve the Quality of Your Sleep”

If you see someone with a known history of opioid use experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath, blue/greyish coloration of the skin, loss of consciousness, shallow breathing, unresponsiveness to outside stimuli, slow pulse, limp body, and slurred speech, there is a good probability that they are having an opioid overdose. Most opioid-related deaths are accidental.Continue reading “Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose”

The use of opioids has increased considerably over the past few decades. This includes opioids with and without a prescription. Opioids are medications that are generally prescribed for pain management in people who do not find other pain treatments effective enough on their own. Opioid therapy is typically considered after other options have been exhaustedContinue reading “Free Naloxone Kit Program”

Here are some tips for managing chronic pain: 1. Practice Deep Breathing and Meditation Practicing deep breathing and meditation can help your body relax. This can help release the tension and tightness in our muscles. These techniques can also help with your mental health, as suffering from chronic pain can damage your overall wellness. 2.Continue reading “Managing Chronic Pain”

Pain, whether physical or emotional, chronic, or acute, it is something we have all felt at one point in time. Pain is defined as an unpleasant or uncomfortable experience. Typically, the presence of pain is our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. There are many different causes of pain, common causes includeContinue reading “Pain. What is it?”

Tobacco, when smoked or chewed, releases a number of chemical compounds in our body. The most notable of them is nicotine, which is also the reason why smoking is addictive. When we smoke a cigarette containing tobacco, a considerable amount of nicotine goes into our brain and activates the brain’s reward pathways. It also increasesContinue reading “Tobacco Smoking is Treatable”