What you need to know about Zika Virus
Carried by infected Aedes aegypti mosquitos, Zika is largely transmitted through bites, but can also occur through intrauterine infection. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEBSITE FOR CDC OR CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEBSITE FOR JH MEDICINE
Drug Abuse in the Deaf Community
When I was in junior high, I had a close encounter with drugs. One day a small group of hearing teens invited me to try some “stuff,” and they showed it to me. It was white and powdery. I had no idea what it was, but my intuition told me that it was...
Is it the Flu or Common Cold?
In general, the flu is worse than the common cold. The flu usually lasts longer than the cold—flu symptoms can last a few days to weeks, while cold symptoms typically last a few days. The flu can also lead to severe illness and potentially life-threatening...
9 Tips to Prevent Prostate Cancer
The risk of developing prostate cancer progressively increases with age. About 60 percent of all prostate cancers in the United States are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older. It is rare for men to develop prostate cancer before age 40. There’s no absolute prostate...