The vagus nerve is a wandering bundle of nerves that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brain stem. It helps to control your organ systems, digestion, and certain body functions. The vagus nerve is also in charge of many crucial body functions like communicating motor and sensory impulses to all body organs. The vagus…
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Every year, over thirty-thousand people in the United States are diagnosed with primary liver cancer. This type of cancer is on the rise in the US, and across the globe. Liver cancer is the growth and spreading of cancer-stricken cells inside of the liver. Cancer that begins in the liver is called primary, whereas cancer…
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Did you know that over 290 million people are currently living with viral hepatitis and are completely unaware? Did you know there are 1.34 million deaths per year connected to hepatitis? Hepatitis infections are also directly linked to two in every three liver cancer deaths, and viral Hepatitis is one of the biggest global health…
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The National Family Partnership was first established in 1980 as grassroots, nonprofit organization by a handful of worried parents who believed that they should have more of a leadership role in the war to empower children about drugs and drug prevention. Since the creation nearly forty years ago, they have been devoted to increasing education…
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Did you know that one in twenty-five youth ages twelve through seventeen has abused cough medication to get high from dextromethorphan? Did you know that one in five young adults have abused prescription medication? Did you know that many young teens experience their first misuse of prescription drugs from a family members prescription drug in…
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The vagus nerve is a large nerve that carries information between your brain and your internal organs that helps to control the body’s response in times of rest and relaxation. This nerve originates inside of the brain and branches out in every direction through the neck and torso, where it is then responsible for carrying…
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Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness month occurs. During this month, many of the worldwide organizations educate the public and world on the importance of vaccinations at all ages. While children typically receive the most vaccinations, adults can continue to get them through their lives as well. Vaccinations help with Immunity When babies are…
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In those steamy hot summer months, July brings you UV safety awareness month! The dead of summer is the perfect time to highlight this month, as it is also the time when the sun is at it’s brightest! Many people love spending time outdoors in the summer, but not everyone remembers to protect the largest…
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