Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria normally found in the gastrointestinal and genital tracts. Sometimes other parts of the body become exposed to GBS resulting in infections including pneumonia, meningitis, skin and...
In Part I of The ABCs of Sexually Transmitted Diseases series we learned about trichomoniasis – one of the three most common infectious causes of vaginal complaints among reproductive-aged women, the other two being bacterial...
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Diabetes in pregnancy can cause serious problems if uncontrolled. However, if you have pre-existing (type 1 or 2 diabetes) or have gestational diabetes, there’s no reason to be afraid. The key to maintaining a complication-free...
If I were to have a conversation with my younger self, to discuss the current events of my life; I can assure you that the sub-topics would not include “techniques used to manage a strong-willed...
You promised yourself that this year, you would stick to an exercise routine, lose weight and get the summer body of your dreams. You wrote it at the top of your list of New Year’s...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is often underdiagnosed and overlooked in women. Left untreated, women may end up struggling to take control of their daily lives whilst constantly battling anxiety,...
Motherhood is a divine calling and a lifelong commitment. It is a journey that commences when a woman first feels the movement of the fetus in her womb and continues throughout her lifetime.
God bestowed upon...
On September 28th, 2012, a propane tank of passion exploded inside of me. I had never in my life desired to talk about much less help other sexual abuse survivors, but all of sudden I...
In 2021 it has been said that “plants are the new pets, pets are the new children and children are the new luxury handbags”. In my case, although luxury handbags are not quite my thing,...
'Dementia' – often used as an umbrella term for memory loss and cognitive decline. In fact, dementia is a symptom of brain disorders and numerous underlying...
The scary truth about childbirth that no one talks about includes a plethora of complications that increase the risk of both maternal and fetal death. There...
Every February, we celebrate Black History Month reflecting on the substantial contributions of our African-American ancestors to several aspects of life, and recognizing our...
