LGBTQIA+ History Month

LGBTQIA+ History Month is designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered celebrities, and human beings. Every year, the organization chooses thirty-one new icons, their accomplishments, and shares them with the world in October, for the entire month. How the LGBTQIA+ History Month began… In 1994, Mr. Rodney Wilson, who…

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Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastrointestinal cancers refer to cancers that affect the digestive system. This includes cancers of the esophagus, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum, gallbladder, biliary tract, and anus. GI cancers grow in diagnosis every year, with more cases on the rise. Many Americans live with gastrointestinal cancer and find treatment that works to…

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AIDS and Cancer

Those who have been diagnosed with HIV infections or AIDS can get cancer at any time and are at an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer. There are a group of cancers that are considered AIDS-defining conditions, which means their presence in a person that is infected with HIV shows a definite sign…

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Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

November is stomach cancer awareness month, which is very ironic considering it is one of the months with the most focus on and being known for the pleasure of eating, especially around Thanksgiving! This month also helps to raise awareness about gastric cancers. November can be one of the most challenging months for people with…

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Gonorrhea and Cancer Links

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease or infection, that is exchanged and shared during sexual activity or intimate times. Both men and women can contract this disease and are affected in different ways but is treatable with antibiotics. If you ignore the symptoms of this infection and do not get treated, you can develop long-term…

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Cancer, the Plant-Based Diet & Sugar

The World Health Organization and most doctors now agree that eating a healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits and protein is the best for the body when dealing with cancer of any kind. Not only do these foods help the body heal after diagnosis, but they can also prevent cancer and other illnesses from occurring…

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Syphilis and Cancer

Syphilis is a bacterial infection most often spread by sexual and intimate contact between people. This disease begins as a painless sore located on your genitals, rectum, or mouth. This disease is spread from person to person by skin or mucous membrane contact with the sores. After the infection has taken hold, syphilis bacteria can…

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Heart Disease: The Basics

“Approximately 60% to 90% of patients with chronic heart failure acknowledge sexual dysfunction” (NIH). Heart disease is the leading cause of death in males in the United States causing nearly one in every four deaths (CDC, 2019). The term “heart disease” references numerous types of heart conditions with the most common being coronary artery disease,…

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