Health and Wellness

Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve pain, prevent complication and relieving symptoms. Common medications include hydroxyurea, an oral powder, voxelotor and pain relieving medications. Medications like antibiotics prevent…

Complications These complications include experiencing a stole, organ damage like the kidneys, liver and spleen, splenic sequestration (the sickle cells get trapped in the spleen, causing it to enlarge and…

Introduction Red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body, which are usually round and flexible which allows them to move smoothly through the blood, take on…

Coping and support. A HIV diagnosis is devastating to say the least. The social, emotional and financial life-long implications can make coping very difficult. To help you, most HIV/AIDS clinics…

HIV saliva testing HIV tests usually involve drawing blood from a vein to test for antigens. Antigens are substances on the HIV virus itself and are usually detectable — a…

What should I know about type 2 diabetes As a teen living with type 2 diabetes, you should know how often you need to monitor your blood sugar, what blood…

Home remedies and lifestyle modifications As a teen living with type 2 diabetes, make wise food choices, remain physically active, foster a relationship with your diabetes treatment team, wear a…

Regular medical check-ups Your doctor will review your blood sugar patterns, physical activity, weight, medications, typical eating habits, Blood pressure, feet, eyes, kidney tests, cholesterol levels and your growth. The…

Prevention Eating healthy foods with variety to prevent boredom that are low in calories and fat, a focus on fruit and vegetable and whole grain will go a long way…

Introduction Type 2 diabetes in children has increased due to the increased number of children and teens with obesity. It is a chronic disease that affects how your body processes…