STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are infections that spread through sexual contact. You can get an STD from vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Some STDs can also spread through skin-to-skin contact. In this blog, you can learn more about common sexually transmitted diseases and how to prevent them.

There are several STDS that are seen most often. These can show up at any age, though some individuals are at higher risk. Here are some of the most common STDs:

Have your eyes ever felt dry, itchy or like there is something stuck in them? You might be dealing with Dry Eye Syndrome. This is a common eye problem that affects people of all ages. Learn more in the following blog post about how to prevent and treat it.

Dry Eye Syndrome happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or the tears they make don’t work well. Tears are important because they keep your eyes wet, clean and comfortable. 

What causes dry eyes?

There are many reasons why you might get dry eyes:

Family planning means making choices about having children. It also includes learning how to stay healthy before, during and after pregnancy. Primary Care providers help families with these choices every day. They can answer questions and provide support.

Primary Care is the place people go when they need medical help or check-ups. It includes doctors, nurses and other health workers who take care of your overall health. They can help with check-ups, shots and common illnesses. But they also help with family planning.

Primary Care providers can:

Childhood obesity means a child has too much body fat for their age and height. This is becoming more common in many places. Most people know that obesity can cause health problems like diabetes and heart disease, but it can also affect a child’s mental health. 

Children who are overweight may feel different from other kids. They might get teased or bullied at school. This can make them feel sad, lonely or even scared to go to school. Over time, these feelings can lead to low self-esteem. They may stop feeling good about themselves.

Ovarian cancer is a major disease that starts in a woman’s ovaries. Ovarian cancer can be hard to find early because it often doesn’t cause symptoms until it has spread. To protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers of ovarian cancer, review the following information in this blog.

What is ovarian cancer?

Ovaries are small organs that help make hormones and release eggs. Ovarian cancer is a serious disease that starts in those organs. Signs often start unnoticed. Some major signs of ovarian cancer include the following: