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by Shirin Borja | July 5, 2023
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Strep Throat vs Sore Throat: How to Tell the Difference

If you’re feeling soreness in your throat, knowing the differences between a standard sore throat and strep throat is crucial for so you can get treated correctly and recover in time. Here are all you need to know about the key symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for both conditions. Sore

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How Often Should You Get Tested For STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a significant public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. In this article, you’ll learn how often you should need to get tested for an STD. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is one of

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What are the Early Signs of HIV in Men and Women?

Have you ever wondered if you or someone you know might have HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus? The early detection and treatment of HIV are crucial for managing the virus and preventing its progression to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV manifests differently for each person. Some people may

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How Accurate are Rapid Tests for HIV?

Since its discovery in the 1980s, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a significant public health issue worldwide. Fortunately, medical technology made testing easier to the point that you can learn of your infection status in the comfort of your home. Here is a breakdown of the reliability

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Loving young asian wife taking care of her sick husband, checking fever with thermometer

Flu (Influenza): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

The flu, scientifically known as influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It affects millions of people each year and can lead to severe health complications, especially in vulnerable populations. Here’s all you need to know about the flu, its symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention strategies.

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Stethoscope and label tag written with STD stands for SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

STI vs. STD – What’s the Difference?

In recent years, the terminology surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has evolved, which can make you confused. If you’re experiencing some symptoms, how do you know if it’s an STI or STD? Understanding the difference between STDs and STIs is crucial for awareness, prevention and

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Long Covid Symptoms

A Guide to Long COVID Symptoms

As COVID-19 continues developing, we keep discovering more unpredictable outcomes that set it apart from any other virus. Long COVID symptoms (also known as Post-COVID-19 Condition) are among them. These are physical and psychological effects that some coronavirus sufferers experience for months or years after exposure to the virus. When

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Long Covid

What Is Long COVID? An Introductory Guide

As continuing effects of COVID-19 have become apparent for some people, many of us have been wondering: What is long COVID? This condition, where symptoms last weeks or months after the virus is gone, is known as… long COVID longhaul COVID post-COVID-19 condition post-acute COVID-19 Symptoms may range from physical

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What Are Covid-19 Long Haulers

What Are COVID-19 Long Haulers

Did you get sick with COVID-19 and not entirely heal within a couple of weeks? You may be a long hauler. So, what are COVID-19 long haulers? Coronavirus affects some people much like a common cold or flu, with symptoms lasting up to several days. While others suffer from long

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How Long Can Long COVID-19 Symptoms Last

How Long Does COVID Last?

People who experience a mild case of COVID typically recover within one to two weeks, but people with more severe cases might take more than six weeks. For some, symptoms continue—or new symptoms show up—for weeks or months after the virus is no longer in their body. In these cases,

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Cropped view of young brunette woman in brown jumper checking thyroid gland on neck while sitting

Strep Throat vs Sore Throat: How to Tell the Difference

If you’re feeling soreness in your throat, knowing the differences between a standard sore throat and strep throat is crucial for so you can get treated correctly and recover in time. Here are all you need to know about the key symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for both conditions. Sore

Read More »
Wooden blocks with std letters on wooden table on grey background

How Often Should You Get Tested For STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a significant public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. In this article, you’ll learn how often you should need to get tested for an STD. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is one of

Read More »
HIV word, medical concept, Human Immunodeficiency Virus text

What are the Early Signs of HIV in Men and Women?

Have you ever wondered if you or someone you know might have HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus? The early detection and treatment of HIV are crucial for managing the virus and preventing its progression to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV manifests differently for each person. Some people may

Read More »
getting blood sample for hiv rapid test

How Accurate are Rapid Tests for HIV?

Since its discovery in the 1980s, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a significant public health issue worldwide. Fortunately, medical technology made testing easier to the point that you can learn of your infection status in the comfort of your home. Here is a breakdown of the reliability

Read More »
Loving young asian wife taking care of her sick husband, checking fever with thermometer

Flu (Influenza): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

The flu, scientifically known as influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It affects millions of people each year and can lead to severe health complications, especially in vulnerable populations. Here’s all you need to know about the flu, its symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention strategies.

Read More »
Stethoscope and label tag written with STD stands for SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

STI vs. STD – What’s the Difference?

In recent years, the terminology surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has evolved, which can make you confused. If you’re experiencing some symptoms, how do you know if it’s an STI or STD? Understanding the difference between STDs and STIs is crucial for awareness, prevention and

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