Tag: health awareness
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Dear Fellow Mothers: You Have the Power to Save a Life
Get Pregnant Fast To my fellow mothers, Last night, just before settling in for bed, I took a moment to scroll through Facebook one last time. What I saw filled me with dread. My neighbor’s 5-year-old son, Noah, who spent much of last year battling AML—a severe form of leukemia—has relapsed. He will need to…
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Heart Disease: The Leading Cause of Death for Women – Recognizing the Signs Could Save Your Life
Get Pregnant Fast On a sunny afternoon in 2010, I bumped into my neighbor, Laura, who had just returned from a family vacation. As we exchanged pleasantries, I asked about her trip, expecting tales of sun-soaked beaches and family fun. Instead, I was met with a look of sheer horror as tears welled up in…
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Women Are Sharing Their Clothing Sizes for a Vital Cause
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of ongoing discussions about body positivity, women are stepping up to share their clothing sizes as part of the impactful #NoSizeFitsAll campaign. It’s a well-known fact that despite our fitness routines and the numbers we see on the scale, clothing sizes can vary dramatically between different brands. This inconsistency…
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We’re Focusing on the Wrong Mosquito-Borne Virus
Get Pregnant Fast In recent times, there’s been a rising tide of anxiety in America regarding the Zika virus. This virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, is particularly concerning because it often presents with mild or no symptoms at all, making it hard to detect. The most alarming aspect is its potential impact on unborn children; Zika…
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How a Photo of Your Preemie Could Make a Life-Saving Difference
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re the proud parent of a premature baby, there’s exciting news on the horizon! An innovative app called Neogest, currently being developed by a team of doctors at the University of Nottingham, aims to gather and analyze photos of newborns born between 23 and 44 weeks gestation. The goal? To help…
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High School Promotes Abstinence Amid Chlamydia Surge
Get Pregnant Fast In a perplexing turn of events, a high school that advocates for abstinence has found itself grappling with a significant chlamydia outbreak among its students. Statistics reveal that if 1 in 15 students are diagnosed with chlamydia, it’s a clear indication that many more are likely engaging in sexual activities. Regardless of…
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Viral Post Highlights Uncommon Breast Cancer Warning Sign Every Woman Should Recognize
Get Pregnant Fast A recent viral post has brought attention to a lesser-known symptom of breast cancer that many women may overlook. While regular mammograms and being vigilant about any unusual lumps are common advice, this new information could be a game changer. In a widely shared Facebook post, Sarah Thompson shared an image of…
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Anti-Vaxxer Changes Her Perspective After Family Illness
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking turnaround, a self-identified “anti-vaxxer” has shifted her stance on vaccinations after her entire family fell ill. It takes a unique kind of strength to defy overwhelming medical consensus and disregard the advice of countless healthcare professionals, but that’s exactly what Jenna Thompson did when she opted against vaccinating her…