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Getting PrEP: Practical Advice for HIV Prevention in the Real World
Understanding PrEP and Why It Matters PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a daily medicine that can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission when taken as prescribed. For people at higher risk—such as those with HIV-positive partners, individuals who have recently contracted an HIV infection, or people who have multiple partners—PrEP has become a cornerstone…
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When Back Pain Isn’t Normal: Why Red Flags Demand Urgent Attention
Recognizing Red Flags in Back Pain Back pain is a common complaint, but certain clues can signal something more serious than muscle strain. If pain is severe enough to disrupt sleep, associated with rapid weight loss, or accompanied by unusual sounds from the spine, it warrants prompt medical evaluation. These red flags aren’t a guarantee…
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I Got Cervical Cancer at 35: How It Reshaped Motherhood, Marriage, and Finances
Facing a Shattered Timeline: A Cervical Cancer Diagnosis at 35 When a doctor delivered the news that would become the anchor of the next chapter, the room seemed to close in. A cervical cancer diagnosis at 35 didn’t just threaten health; it unsettled long-held beliefs about motherhood, marriage, and financial stability. This is not a…