Teen

As a little kid did you ever get one of those lobster-like sunburns that had you slathering on aloe and peeling skin off your nose and shoulders? How about a deep dark tan that showed off all those hours spent playing outside with your friends? How about just a “base tan”? All three of those […]

Summer is coming to an end, which means the start of school is right around the corner! Hopefully your  school shopping is done, you’ve already compared your class schedule with your friends’ schedules, and a first day outfit is picked out. But before you even head out the door, there are a few more things […]

What we choose to eat can provide a connection to how we feel each day. Summertime offers a chance for all of us to think about what we are eating in our diet, especially because of all the tasty produce in season. It can be convenient to eat food that isn’t great for your body, […]

What is HIV? Did you know the CDC recommends every person get tested for HIV at least once in their lives? More than 36.7 million people live with HIV and 1 in 7 do not know they have it! 1.1 million of those people live in the U.S. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and […]

Men’s Health Week recognizes men’s health and what men can do to stay healthy. Men and women experience many of the same health issues, but there are a few issues that only men experience or are more likely to be diagnosed with than women. The average life expectancy of men in the United States is […]

World Immunization Week is organized by the World Health Organization and observes the importance of achieving global vaccination coverage, and how immunizations play a crucial role in preventing disease. The WHO also highlights the need for everyone, including healthcare professionals and the general public, to go further in their efforts to increase vaccination coverage for […]