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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Impact Over 3 million People
Ever since the American College of Cardiology (ACC) & American Heart Association (ACH) came out with new blood pressure guidelines in 2017, many
New Treatment for Gonorrhea Looks Promising
If you have been paying attention even a little, you have probably heard the words "super gonorrhea" over the past few years. It is true that there
Does Switching from Regular Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke? Think Again.
If you have ever tried to stop smoking, you know just how hard it can be. You’ve tried it all: nicotine gum, the patches, quitting cold-turkey,
A Recap of Current HIV Trends in MSM
The CDC recently published data that examined rates of HIV infection and prevalence from 2008-2016. While there were no big surprises, there are some
STI Rates Continue to Rise
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PrEP: It’s Time for a Refresher
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Are You Struggling with Weight Loss?
You’re not alone! Forty percent of the U.S. population are obese and losing those extra pounds can be challenging to say the least. There are so many
I have an Inguinal Hernia: Do I Need Surgery?
Abdominal wall hernias are fairly common, affecting 1.7 percent of people of all ages and 4 percent of people 45 and older. Inguinal hernias make up