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How Do You Diagnose Syphilis - RTTC

How Do You Diagnose Syphilis?

Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that you may easily overlook at its earlier stages. If you think you have syphilis, here’s what you need to do next. What is a syphilis blood test? Your healthcare provider will use a syphilis blood test, a critical diagnostic tool that

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Vitamin D Linked to Cognitive Function in Depression

How is Vitamin D Linked to Cognitive Function in Depression?

Aside from its role in strengthening your bones, research shows a link between vitamin D and depression. Let’s take a look. What is the association between vitamin D and cognitive function in depression? While vitamin D is widely recognized for its crucial role in bone health, research also shows that

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Can Vitamin D Help with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Can Vitamin D Help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

As the leaves change color and the days get shorter, you might find yourself bracing for the seasonal slump that seems inevitable. But what if the key to brightening those darker days lies within you, or more specifically, within your vitamin D levels? Here’s all you need to know about

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Syphilis Affect Your Body

How Can Syphilis Affect Your Body?

Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, can lead to severe organ damage if left untreated. The disease progresses through several stages, each presenting with different symptoms and risks. In its primary and secondary stages, syphilis may show relatively mild symptoms. However, without proper treatment,

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hidden syphilis

What is Hidden Syphilis?

There’s a reason that syphilis is often dubbed as the “great pretender.” Not only do its symptoms mimic other diseases, but it can also enter a phase in which you won’t feel the symptoms at all. Despite you feeling healthy on the outside, syphilis can continue to advance in your

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Neurosyphilis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More - RTTC

Neurosyphilis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More

When syphilis goes untreated, it can escalate and affect your central nervous system, including your brain and spinal cord. This condition is called neurosyphilis. Here’s everything you need to know about this condition. What is neurosyphilis? Neurosyphilis is a complex and severe manifestation of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

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Covid-19

Can You Get COVID-19 More Than Once?

Despite the global vaccination efforts and emerging treatments for COVID-19, reports of people contracting COVID-19 more than once are surfacing, which raises questions and concerns. If you’ve gotten COVID-19 in the past, can you still get it in the future? What is COVID-19 reinfection? Reinfection with COVID-19 refers to contracting

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What Are the Symptoms of RSV in Adults-RTTC

What Are the Symptoms of RSV in Adults?

While it’s more known to affect children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) affects everyone. Here’s all you need to know about how its symptoms manifest in adults. What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common pathogen that infects the lungs and respiratory tract. It’s known for

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Influenza Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options -RTTC

Influenza: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

The onset of influenza symptoms can often mimic those of other respiratory illnesses, which can make it challenging for your healthcare provider to diagnose your condition.  Here’s a closer look at this illness.   What is influenza?  Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory system infection caused

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Best Time To Take An Ovulation Test

When Is The Best Time To Take An Ovulation Test?

Using an ovulation kit removes much of the guesswork involved in your family planning process. That said, when’s the best time to take it? What are ovulation tests? Ovulation tests, often referred to as ovulation predictor kits (OPKs), are tools that help determine the most fertile days in your menstrual

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How Does a Home Pregnancy Test Work -RTTC

How Does a Home Pregnancy Test Work?

Whether you’re eagerly trying to conceive or checking on a potential surprise, home pregnancy tests are a reliable first step in your pregnancy journey. Here’s how it works. What is an at-home pregnancy test? At-home pregnancy tests are a quick and private way to check if you’re pregnant. These are

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How To Use A Pregnancy Test At Home

Whether you’re about to start a family or you’re not trying to conceive, getting your hands on a pregnancy test can confirm your suspicions. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of how to take a pregnancy test for accurate results. How home pregnancy tests work Pregnancy tests

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When To Take A Pregnancy Test A Comprehensive Guide -RTTC

When To Take A Pregnancy Test: A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you’re eagerly hoping for a positive result or anxiously waiting to find out, the result that lies in your pregnancy test kit can open a new chapter in your life.   This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about pregnancy tests, including when to take

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How Does COVID-19 Spread

How Does COVID-19 Spread?

The question of COVID-19 spreads has been a subject of intense study and concern globally.   Here are scientifically backed methods on how this virus can affect others.   Person-to-person transmission  Person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 occurs predominantly through close contact between individuals. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets produced when an infected

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Symptoms of Pregnancy

Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a life-changing journey that begins even before you know you’re pregnant. Here’s everything you need to know about the signs and symptoms of pregnancy, which marks the start of a new chapter in your life. When do early pregnancy symptoms start? Every woman’s body is different, and thus,

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Vitamin D Deficiency in Cystic Fibrosis

Vitamin D Deficiency in Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex genetic disorder that significantly impacts the lungs and digestive system.  This condition can lead to a multitude of challenges in maintaining optimal health, including managing sufficient vitamin and mineral levels.  Among these, Vitamin D deficiency emerges as a prevalent concern due to its critical

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How Do You Diagnose Syphilis - RTTC

How Do You Diagnose Syphilis?

Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that you may easily overlook at its earlier stages. If you think you have syphilis, here’s what you need to do next. What is a syphilis blood test? Your healthcare provider will use a syphilis blood test, a critical diagnostic tool that

Read More »
Vitamin D Linked to Cognitive Function in Depression

How is Vitamin D Linked to Cognitive Function in Depression?

Aside from its role in strengthening your bones, research shows a link between vitamin D and depression. Let’s take a look. What is the association between vitamin D and cognitive function in depression? While vitamin D is widely recognized for its crucial role in bone health, research also shows that

Read More »
Can Vitamin D Help with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Can Vitamin D Help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

As the leaves change color and the days get shorter, you might find yourself bracing for the seasonal slump that seems inevitable. But what if the key to brightening those darker days lies within you, or more specifically, within your vitamin D levels? Here’s all you need to know about

Read More »
Syphilis Affect Your Body

How Can Syphilis Affect Your Body?

Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, can lead to severe organ damage if left untreated. The disease progresses through several stages, each presenting with different symptoms and risks. In its primary and secondary stages, syphilis may show relatively mild symptoms. However, without proper treatment,

Read More »
hidden syphilis

What is Hidden Syphilis?

There’s a reason that syphilis is often dubbed as the “great pretender.” Not only do its symptoms mimic other diseases, but it can also enter a phase in which you won’t feel the symptoms at all. Despite you feeling healthy on the outside, syphilis can continue to advance in your

Read More »
Neurosyphilis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More - RTTC

Neurosyphilis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More

When syphilis goes untreated, it can escalate and affect your central nervous system, including your brain and spinal cord. This condition is called neurosyphilis. Here’s everything you need to know about this condition. What is neurosyphilis? Neurosyphilis is a complex and severe manifestation of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

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