World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last Sunday in January. Leprosy is a rare, chronic disease that is caused by infection with the bacterium mycobacterium leprae. Over 20,000 people are diagnosed with leprosy every year. Leprosy is curable with medications. We observe world leprosy day to raise awareness of a disease that is often misunderstood. The following are common symptoms of leprosy: Pale-colored skin sores Lumps and bumps that are present for several weeks Loss of feeling …
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“Mental health” is a tricky phrase. It often carries implications of weakness, or being ‘less than,’ and trails behind it decades of undeserved stigma. In actuality, mental health is …
Paracords are popular for being a handy bracelet or strap to have in an emergency. It can be used in so many ways but the most popular use for it …
Medical IDs are worn by many people with medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, autism, and food allergies. The intention is to alert first responders of their chronic illness, allergies, …
Shocking data released by the National Safety Council (NSC) reveals that more than 2,000 children younger than 4 are killed each year accidentally. This National Safety Month, NSC encourages everyone …
March 8 is International Women’s Day and to celebrate, we’d like to showcase a local organization making a big difference in the lives of women. This week’s guest post is …