Laura Jo Avina LCSW

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  What is Syphilis?Syphilis is a venereal disease that is transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact. It can also be passed from a pregnant mother to her unborn baby, or from an infected blood donor to a person who receives the blood contaminated with syphilitic bacteria through a...

• 8 Awesome Nursing Careers That You Might Be Missing

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• What is Sarcopenia?

  If you think aging is all about wrinkled skin, thinning hair, a receding hair line, loss of teeth, and a stooping posture, you are mistaken. There are many changes within one's body that are often neglected or left unnoticed. One such change is the loss of muscle mass and function in the body that...

• Strep Throat: How Does it Affect My Child?

  Strep throat is a bacterial infection most common in children between the ages of 5-years-old and 15-years-old. It is also known as streptococcal pharyngitis. The main cause of the infection is Group A streptococcal bacteria, which infect the throat area, leading to various symptoms. It is the most...

• What are the Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil?

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• Can Arthritis Be Prevented?

  Arthritis is a condition in which one or more joints get inflamed causing pain and stiffness to the person suffering from it. Arthritis usually becomes worse with age and often affects old people more than young ones. Arthritis is a very common disease with multiple types, but it is still not very...