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GonorrhoeaFeatured in Sexually Transmitted DiseasesREAD MOREGonorrhoea is caused by bacteria and it is one of the most common STD's. Worldwide cases are estimated at 80 million annually. It can lead to infertility in men and women. It is both treatable and preventable, though scientists... -
Giving up on life?Featured in Personal IssuesREAD MOREWhat is learned helplessness? Uncontrollable negative events that occur frequently or continuously in people’s lives causes people to believe they are helpless to control important outcomes in their lives. It causes them to lose the motivation to try to control...
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Contraception - everything you need to knowFeatured in Medical IssuesREAD MOREYou have a choice: https://youtu.be/O5fdjtECY08 Contraception (birth control/family planning) is the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy due to sexual intercourse. In South Africa, contraceptive products are provided free of charge to citizens at provincial hospitals...
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Grief / LossFeatured in Mental HealthREAD MORE“It takes strength to make your way through grief, to grab hold of life and let it pull you forward.” ~ Patti Davis Grief - intense sorrow - is a natural response to loss, primarily if caused by someone's death. Grief is...
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Are you feeling suicidal?Featured in Mental HealthREAD MORE"Place your hand over your heart; can you feel it? That is called purpose. You're alive for a reason, so don't ever give up." – Unknown It is important to take someone seriously¹ that expresses suicidal ideation - from fleeting...