Marissa Chavez

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• Tips for Preparing Nursing Staff for Natural Disasters

  “Always be prepared” is a well-known Scouting motto. For medical professionals, especially for nurses, this motto rings particularly true.  Since nurses are often referred to ‘as the most trusted professionals in healthcare’, patients will often turn to them for help and advice on anything...

• The Most Common Injuries among Nurses and How to Avoid Them

  It’s not very surprising that almost all nurses are working to the bone. For an individual who is seeing from the outside, it might look like the job of nursing is all about giving shots and/or administering medication to patients. But, those who are already in the field would agree that nursing...

• Health Benefits of Kale

  Kale contains a multitude of nutrients and minerals that are beneficial for the human body. The consumption of kale accounts for 200 percent of the daily recommended levels of vitamin C. A cup of chopped kale contains only 33 calories, but provides various nutrients, like calcium, vitamin A,...

• What are the Remedies for Menstrual Cramps?

  Pain across the abdominal region and the back that occurs before and during the menstrual periods is referred to as menstrual cramps. The pain may range from mild to severe, and it can vary depending on the individual. Menstrual cramps are generally seen in girls who are overweight or obese. Those...

• This Ovarian Cancer Survivor Advises Women to Stay True to Themselves

  Those who have been through cancer often have some of the best advice on how to live life, as they have come so close to losing their own. This often creates an ability to distinguish what is important and what isn't, and Pam Scarpino now knows what is most important: staying true to oneself.Pam's...

• How is Dengue Fever Diagnosed?

  Dengue fever, transmitted by the virus-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito, is difficult to analyze and identify in its initial stages. This is mainly because the symptoms mimic those of other viral fevers, most notably leptospirosis, (picked up from infected pets and rodents) malaria, and typhoid....