April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month! According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, the death rate associated with oral cancer is particularly high not because it is hard to discover or diagnose, but due to the cancer being routinely discovered late in its development. Oral cancers can differ in ...

Overview Child abuse is a serious problem deeply rooted in unhealthy relationships and environments which has long-term harmful effects on children. Child abuse is any kind of mistreatment with a child (under 18) by an adult that can result in harm or injury. It may be physical abuse, physical n...

An Overview of Arthritis Arthritis is a condition which causes pain and swelling in joints. It can develop in one or more joints in the body. Arthritis can affect anyone including children and teens but is most commonly seen in people over the age of 65. It is more common in women than men and p...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes their ownabilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community. Mental health probl...

Overview Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that affects the brain. It causes the brain to shrink and damages the memory, thinking and behavior of an individual to the extent that the person is unable to carry out simple tasks in life. It is said to be a progressive disease which means it ...