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THE DRUG THAT’S ALCOHOL
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THE DRUG THAT’S ALCOHOL

Tanaka: Hey Siri, please play ‘Swimming Pool (drank)’ by Kendrick Lamar from Apple Music! Siri: Ok now playing, ‘Swimming Pool (drank)’ by Kendrick Lamar from Apple Music. Pour up (drank), headshot (drank)Sit down (drank), stand up (drank)Pass out (drank), wake up (drank)Faded (drank), faded (drank). Alcohol is everywhere and comes in many different forms! I...

C IS FOR CANCER
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C IS FOR CANCER

Bonjour earth inhabitants. A few weeks till valentine’s day. My fellow ladies, please don’t buy your significant other a pair of socks, please. I am tired of the internet making fun of us. February 4 is World Cancer Day so today’s blog will be on the 5 most common cancers found in women. Sorry men,...

TYPE 1 DIABETES
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TYPE 1 DIABETES

Me: Siri, play “Lollipop” by The Chordettes. Siri: Ok, now playing “Lollipop” from Apple Music. Lollipop lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop. There is a BIG MYTH that eating sugar causes diabetes. I mean, if that were the case, then those with a...

ATOPIC DERMATITIS aka ECZEMA
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ATOPIC DERMATITIS aka ECZEMA

Greetings to you all earth inhabitants and you sons of Adam. How has life been treating you? These days I often find myself unconsciously referring back to something Chinua Achebe wrote in his book, Things Fall Apart. Those of you who have read the book will know that the opening statement reads,” Turning and turning...

LOVE & HEALTH
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LOVE & HEALTH

Seeing as February is known as the “Month of Love,” I thought it befitting to discuss the impact of love on our health and well-being. In my opinion, regardless of language, culture, or ethnicity, the word love is the second most popular word. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “love” is defined as “a strong...

GLAUCOMA
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GLAUCOMA

A couple of years ago (feels more like a whole century) when I was in high school, my eyes started giving me problems. The occasional headaches became more frequent coupled with photosensitivity, eye itching, and, eye redness. It began to affect my daily lifestyle and my studying habits. My parents were left with no other...

PROSTATE CANCER
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PROSTATE CANCER

Before we dive in, let us test the waters by looking at the prostate as an organ first. What is a prostate? The prostate is a small walnut-shaped accessory gland of reproduction located at the base of the bladder and composed primarily of glandular, fibrous, and smooth muscle tissue. Its function is the secretion of: Components of...

GALLSTONES (CHOLELITHIASIS)
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GALLSTONES (CHOLELITHIASIS)

Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of abnormal concentrations (gallstones) in the gallbladder. They mostly consist of cholesterol but sometimes they may be pigmented due to hemolysis (a condition characterized by the excess breakdown of Red Blood Cells (RBCs)), infection, or mixed (hemolysis and infection). Unfortunately for us women and fortunately for you Sons of Adam,...

Male Infertility
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Male Infertility

Greetings to you all Earth inhabitants especially my elephant trunk owners a.k.a Sons of Adam. How is the EPL (English premier league) going? I am a Manchester United fan, and so far, the league has been kind to us, but unfortunately, I can’t say the same for the Liverpool and Chelsea fans,! Enough small talk...

STIs & CIRCUMCISION
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STIs & CIRCUMCISION

The term “sexually transmitted infections” (STIs), refers to a group of infections that are mainly transmitted via sexual intercourse. Sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs/ STIs) affect tens of millions of people. Men and others with willies (penises), such as preop transgender women, may not realize they have contracted an STI because many have no...