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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the sheath that protects our brain and spinal cord nerve fibers, called myelin, undergoes changes and becomes damaged by a person’s own body.

What is Glaucoma?

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Glaucoma is an eye disease that if left untreated can cause damage to the optic nerve and blindness.

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An STI That Really Stinks–Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis, or “trich” for short, is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). One of the unpleasant symptoms can be a very strong fishy odor.

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Hepatitis – What is it? How do I protect myself?

You may have heard about Hepatitis, which simply is an inflammatory condition of the liver.

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Strep–Not Just a Sore Throat

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Strep is short for Streptococcus, a bacterium identified in four groups–A, B, C, and G. A and B cause most of the strep infections in humans.

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The Seasonal Flu, Colds, COVID-19 & You

Yes, the old-fashioned flu season is approaching, and even while we are focused on the coronavirus, let’s remember that influenza can also be a dangerous illness. Most of the time flu activity starts in October, and peaks between December and February, but cases can continue into the early spring. Is it COVID-19 or The Flu? […]

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