The term STD or VD stands for Venereal Disease, a group of diseases transmitted through sexual activity (Oral sex, vaginal sex, and anal sex). The term venereal is derived from the Latin word venereus which relates to sexual intercourse or desire, linked with the Roman goddess Venus. Venereal Diseases are also known as sexually transmitted […]
Infectious diseases are defined as disorders caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can be spread directly or indirectly (vector-borne) from one individual to another. An infectious disease can differ from simple infection, which is the invasion of and replication in the body by any of various agents including bacteria, […]
Pregnancy, also known as gestation, is the time during which one or more offspring develop inside a woman. Multiple pregnancies involve more than one offspring, such as with twins. Pregnancy usually occurs through sexual intercourse but can occur through assisted reproductive technology procedures. Childbirth typically occurs around 40 weeks from the start of the last […]
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood. While they are a public health concern, bed bugs are not known to transmit disease through their bites. The history of bed bugs dates back to ancient Egypt. Bed bugs have been a household pest issue for more than 3,300 years! They were first […]
The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer usually begins in the cells that produce the juices. The pancreas has two main jobs in the body: To make juices that […]
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow […]
What is Vicodin? Vicodin is a strong prescription pain medicine that contains an opioid (narcotic) that is used to manage pain severe enough to require an opioid pain medicine when other pain treatments such as non-opioid pain medicines do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them. An opioid pain medicine that […]
Mosquitoes comprise a group of about 3,500 species of small insects. The word “mosquito” (formed by mosca and diminutive -ito) is Spanish for “little fly”. Mosquitoes have a slender segmented body, one pair of wings, one pair of halteres, three pairs of long hair-like legs, and elongated mouthparts. What Is The Lifespan Of A […]
What is kratom? Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia, with leaves that contain compounds that can have psychotropic (mind-altering) effects. Kratom is known to have a variety of reported uses and desired effects, from sexual enhancement to pain relief to a “safe” and legal “high.” In North Carolina, New York, […]
What is Counselling? Counselling is defined as talking therapy that involves a trained therapist listening to you and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues. Sometimes the term “counselling” is used to refer to talking therapies in general, but counselling is also a type of therapy in its own right. Many people will, […]
