Veronica Speed

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  One thing that diabetic patients know all too level is the daily pricks to their finger they have to do to monitor their blood sugar. Some patients say they just get used to pricking their fingers and others say it is virtually painless. But still, others claim that after several years of pricking...

• What Type of Disease is Meningitis?

  To what extent do you understand the meningitis disease? You may be aware that it is a condition that is life-threatening and that it inflames the spinal cord and brain – and you'd be correct! The meninges is the collective name for the three membranes that envelope the brain and spinal cord...

• Am I Pregnant?

  Did you miss or have a delayed period? One of the most significant and common symptoms of pregnancy is missed periods. The most reliable way to tell whether you are pregnant or not is the pregnancy test. In addition, there are many other symptoms experienced during the early stages of pregnancy.The...

• Crohn's and Colitis Advocate Jake Diekman Receives Hutch Award

  Living with a chronic illness requires a degree of fortitude that is different than just making it through a normal day. It requires a huge adjustment in lifestyle to make sure health is at the forefront.While anyone living with a chronic illness exhibits both bravery and perseverance, sometimes...

• Elderly Couple’s Heartfelt Fight Against Alzheimer’s Goes Viral

  Cao Xuemei, 76, strove each day to care for her 80-year-old husband Cui, but as time wore on and his Alzheimer’s progressed, it became nearly impossible to tend for his needs on her own. When Cui went missing one afternoon in the fall of 2015, it was apparent they couldn’t keep living as they...

• What Is Bipolar Disorder: Get the Facts

  Life is a series of peaks and valleys as we try to experience, explore, and feel different things all throughout it. That's just the way life is for most of us, and we learn to navigate life's challenges and grow from our experiences. But for people with bipolar disorder, life takes on a much more...