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The Center for Disease and Control defines HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) as a virus that attacks the body's immune system, and if left untreated, it can develop into AIDS.

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court released its decision to overturn the federal protection of Roe v. Wade and allow states to set individual precedents. States have already set up trigger laws that immediately impact abortion accessibility for conditions, …

Vitiligo is a common skin condition where areas of skin tend to lose their color (or depigment) due to the destruction of the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes). Any skin area can become affected, but the most common areas include the face …

According to the Alzheimer's Association, "Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks." Alzheimer's accounts for 60-80% of dementia, and it impacts people around 65 years …

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which the red blood cells have a C-shape called a "Sickle" and become hard and sticky. The shape of the blood cells can create clogs and stop blood flow, …

In recent years dozens of vitamin and news stations have done public surveys and found that at least 1 in 3 of their American survey pool does not know their blood type. Although individual blood type should be kept top …

According to research by the National Center for PTSD, 12 million adults in the U.S. have PTSD during a given year, and this number is a small portion of those who received an official diagnosis. The National Institute of Mental …

In recent years there has been more attention on how we communicate with those around us, and one of those conversations centers around pronouns. According to the  NYC Department of Social Services, gender pronoun "is the pronoun that a person …

lack people have always been a pivotal point in the history of medicine. As we continue to make strides in modern day medicine it is important to know those who paved the way. It is also important to be aware …

When it comes to technology and mental health, smartphone addiction and mobile applications like social media, are associated with negative mental health outcomes. Many researchers, however, see the potential for mobile applications to improve mental health outcomes and alleviate barriers …

If we were to list the best way to take a selfie, I am sure one of the top requests would be in the natural sun. Unfortunately, the natural lighting combined with the sun's glow gives melanated skin tones, making …

Skin health is important to prioritize year-round, but with May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to share vital information on Melanoma, prevention, early detection, and ways to seek help and proper care with a board-certified dermatologist. What is …