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Physicians discuss aphasia symptoms and treatments 

The renowned and celebrated film actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting. His family announced over social media that he has aphasia, and it is reportedly impacting his cognitive abilities.   According to Johns Hopkins Medicine,…

Mother, once pregnant, now lies in bed holding her newborn baby on her chest, with a hand gently touching her head.

“I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant”

In 2009, TLC released a TV show called “I Didn’t Know I was Pregnant” revolving around stories of women who didn’t realize they were pregnant until they moment of childbirth. While this may sound ridiculous,…

Partially hiding behind their brown jacket, the person is enveloped by the lush green leaves, as if seeking refuge from a looming diagnosis in the air.

The smells that lead to diagnosis

There are times when a doctor must use multiple senses to determine diagnosis. A Hungarian doctor recently shared on Sermo some of the strange smells that can lead to diagnosis. Have you noticed that there…

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Visibility Matters: PrEP is for Women

By The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) While many people can benefit from PrEP, the majority of women who could benefit from PrEP aren’t currently receiving prescriptions for it.  You can help change…