Happy Condom Week! February reminds us of all the importance of practicing safe sex and doing so with one of the first known safe-sex devices, the condom. A condom is a thin sheath that covers the males’ penis as a contraceptive or preventative barrier against sexually transmitted infections. They can be made from a multitude…
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Many experts, specialists and doctors now recommend that most people with cancer, or a history of cancer, do get the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available to them, and once their medical care team gives them the go-ahead. The main issues with giving cancer patients the vaccine is not exactly the vaccine’s safety for those…
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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 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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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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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 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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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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