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Eliminating Cervical Cancer with the HPV Vaccine
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post discusses the success of the HPV vaccine in eliminating cervical cancer. In the news is information about the human papillomavirus (HPV)
Cardiology/Heart, Detoxification, Diet and Nutrition, General Health and Wellness, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate, aka Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Got Dark Chocolate? As you may know if you’re a regular reader, Straight, No Chaser is big on you enjoying life and making healthy choices while doing so
The Straight, No Chaser Comprehensive Safe Sex Guide
This edition of Straight, No Chaser is a keepsake, whether for your own reference or as a conversation piece/teaching guide for others. I suspect that due to the volume and wealt
Straight, No Chaser: How Many Calories Do You Need a Day?
Let’s put this post (at least the end of it) under the category of things you do but really don’t think about. How many calories should you take in per day to function
Straight, No Chaser: The Adverse Health Effects of Obesity and Why You Gain Weight
Earlier, we identified the differences between a ‘normal’ weight and being overweight and/or obese. Today’s goal is to help you understand specific risks of carrying ext
Straight No Chaser: Examining Obesity – Is It Really a Choice Between Health and Happiness
Obesity in the United States places many at a crossroad between self-esteem and health. Often, larger frames are celebrated as more desirable. Other times, they are celebrated
Straight, No Chaser: Stalking
Introduction Stalking awareness conversations aren’t held very often. However, the scope of stalking is wide enough that you should know about it. Stalking is a serious endeavor.
Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Cervical Health Awareness
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and to that end, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) boldly proclaims “No woman should die of cervical cancer.” It
Straight, No Chaser: Alcoholism and Alcohol-Related Deaths Are on the Rise
Does it seem that alcoholism isn’t discussed much anymore, or is it that the public health community has focused more on overdose deaths from heroin and prescription painkillers
Straight, No Chaser: The Top 50 Things I’ve Learned in 50 Years on Earth Related to Health (Part II)
I could muse on my observations on human nature forever. I’ve been very fortunate to have had this front row seat to life’s quirks and nuances. You can go here for the
Straight, No Chaser: The Top 50 Things I’ve Learned in 50 Years on Earth Related to Health (Part I)
Thank you for your indulgence, because today I’m going to deviate from the regular routine and share some life lessons. This took a while to figure out, but here’s a li
Straight, No Chaser: Thyroid Awareness and Neck Self-Examination
Is your thyroid something you know exists but know very little about? Let’s change that. The thyroid gland lives in your neck and produces hormones that help you regular your bod
Straight, No Chaser: The Intersection of Health and Happiness, aka Merry Christmas!
Straight, No Chaser isn’t a medical encyclopedia. It’s a tool to empower you to make choices that best suit your lifestyle – the intersection between health and
Gastrointestinal, General Health and Wellness, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Me on the Business End of a Colonoscopy, aka Getting Screened for Colorectal Cancer
The last two posts have highlighted recommended screening examinations for men and women between ages 40-64. In today’s Straight, No Chaser, I want to pay special attention t
The Straight, No Chaser Guide to Health Screenings for Women
Typically, this is the time of the year when you start to inventory all the things for which you’re thankful. In the event health or your family comes to mind, you might be inter
The Straight, No Chaser Guide to Health Screenings for Men
Typically, this is the time of the year when you start to inventory all the things for which you’re thankful. In the event health or your family comes to mind, you might be inter
Straight, No Chaser Vlog: Cancer, The Big C
The Straight, No Chaser vlog (video blog) series presents “health care basics” to keep you safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Today’s Straight, No Chaser f
Straight, No Chaser Vlog: Diabetes
The Straight, No Chaser vlog (video blog) series presents “health care basics” to keep you safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Today’s Straight, No Chaser a
Straight, No Chaser Vlog: Hypertension: A Ticking Time Bomb
The Straight, No Chaser vlog (video blog) series presents “health care basics” to keep you safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Straight, No Chaser has addr
Straight, No Chaser Vlog: Stroke – How to Save a Life
The Straight, No Chaser vlog (video blog) series presents “health care basics” to keep you safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Today’s topic is stroke (cerebr
