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What is AIDS Awareness, St. Louis by Marlene McMullen

By at May 1, 2013 | 7:54 am | 1 Comments

The article I chose to write about is AIDS awareness. It’s a topic that can’t be spoken enough about in this day and hour. The group I’m choosing to identify with is called EFA, (Effort for AIDS). It’s a non-profit organization whose goal is to educate individuals and communities about HIV/AIDS awareness and intervention.  It is currently located in Saint Louis more...

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Breast Cancer by Meghan Ryckman

By at April 23, 2013 | 7:44 am | 3 Comments

When you read of cancer, you hear that the likelihood of being diagnosed with it is more rare than not. This isn’t entirely true, especially when it comes to breast cancer. So, what is breast cancer exactly? Breast cancer is cancer-forming cells that are found in the breast. This type of cancer is not only the second most diagnosed cancer but it is most commonly found more...

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What is Bacteria Vaginosis by Angela Davidson

By at April 21, 2013 | 10:58 am | 0 Comment

Bacteria Vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina that is caused by excessive growth of bad bacteria in the vagina. Sometimes with BV, there will be a discharge, a foul odor, itching, burning, and pain. The cause of BV is not really known or understood and is sometimes misdiagnosed.  When a woman has BV her normal ph balance in the vagina is unbalanced. In other more...

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Acupuncture for Alzheimer’s by Alexandra Johnson

By at April 20, 2013 | 8:29 am | 0 Comment

Dementia of any kind, and Alzheimer’s in particular, is a devastating disease, that takes an extraordinarily high emotional toll on the patient and even on his or her family members.  It significantly increases a person’s chance of dying, costs large amounts of money, and at best can be slowed down or a little bit reversed but not actually cured – by traditional more...

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Overweight and Obesity by Ash’Lea Brooks Brown

By at April 17, 2013 | 8:43 am | 0 Comment

Obesity and overweight are terms that are used when discussing ranges of weight that surpass what is considered a healthy weight for any given height. Obesity is an excess proportion of body fat overall. When the weight is 20% or more above normal, someone is considered to be obese. Obesity is commonly measured through a body mass index calculation. If the BMI is between more...

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