Deep Vein Thrombosis: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself
Are you over 60 years old? Are you pregnant or had a baby in the last six weeks? A smoker or overweight? If you answered yes to any of these…
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3 Reasons to Worry About the Flu: Not Ebola!
2014 was the year of Ebola! Panic spread as many people predicted an epidemic of Ebola in the United States. Some people called for a travel ban in Ebola-endemic areas….
5 Steps to Prevent Heart Disease: Act Now!
Heart Disease was the leading cause of death in the United States in 2013. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 610, 000 people die of heart disease…
Sickle Cell Disease: Life’s Getting Better!
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. In SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool…