Tenecia Lockard MSW

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  An infection in the vagina caused by yeast cells is very common among women, and is not considered a serious condition. Yeast cells are normally present in small numbers in the vaginal region, but due to certain triggers they can start multiplying, resulting in infection and inflammation. Yeast...

• How Does the Body Turn Carbohydrates into Glucose?

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• Men at Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Reports

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• 9 Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

  Sunflower plant is a tall herbaceous plant from the family of “Asteraceae”. Sunflower’s botanical name is “Helianthus Annuus”. Sunflower seeds roughly measure about 6 mm to 10 mm in length. The outer surface is black and contains an edible kernel inside. Sunflower seeds are delicious,...