The Monkeypox Virus Guide
The monkeypox virus is now all over the news. There have been up to 100 reported cases globally, and it is one of the most significant outbreaks outside of Africa. …
Dental Caries: Impact on Human Well-Being
Dental problems do not happen overnight, for that reason, dental caries, which is an infectious condition that deteriorates the structure of teeth, happens due to the presence of unmindful daily …
Thank God for Nurses and Midwives!
Nurses and midwives have some of the most challenging jobs on the best of days. Not only are they responsible for the things we all see- administering medications, caring for …
Making Females Safe from Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer starts in the cells that connect the uterus to the vaginal canal. Human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease, is accountable for the relative quantity of cervical malignancies (Burd, …
My Mother, the Librarian
March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and while I strive to support and uphold the women in my life daily, I also think it’s essential to use this …
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a heterogeneous genetic disorder that mostly affects young girls of fertile age (Norman et al., 2004). Polycystic ovaries contain multiple fluid-filled cysts. In PCOS, excess androgen …
How do you picture a 14 yr old girl?
What do you think of when you picture a 14-year-old girl? Perhaps you think of your daughter, visibly growing from a child into a woman, or maybe you remember putting …
Maintaining a Healthy Prostate
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men throughout their lifetime. The risk of having prostate cancer is higher amongst black men, they’re two times …
The HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Cancer Cases by Almost 90%
Cervical cancer is common and affects lower uterine cervical tissue. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Cervical Cancer: Global …
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Empowerment of the Girl-Child through Literacy
Literacy – the ability to read and write – has a long history. The earliest forms of written communication dates all the way back to 3500 B.C., with Mesopotamia, Egypt …
