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Diagram illustrating heart valve disease. Top row features closed valves, with normal on the left and stenosis on the right. Bottom row displays open valves: normal on the left and stenosis, often associated with a heart murmur, showing a narrowed opening on the right.

Heart Murmur: A Patient’s Journey

Diagram comparing a normal heart with one experiencing atrial fib. The left side shows a healthy heart with clear electrical pathways, while the right side illustrates chaotic activity in the atria, characteristic of atrial fib.

What is Atrial Fib?

Diagram illustrating differences between a normal heart and one with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). The normal heart pumps oxygen-rich blood efficiently, while the failing heart has a dilated ventricle. Symptoms include chest congestion, lung fluid, and swelling in legs and feet.

Congestive Heart Failure: A Patient’s Journey

A woman in traditional clothing clutches her stomach with a pained expression. She wears a white blouse with lace sleeves, a blue skirt, and multiple colorful beaded necklaces. Her hair is tied back with a red accessory. The background is gray.

Urinary Tract Infection

A person with short gray hair squints and twists their face in a humorous or confused expression, perhaps pondering what to do next, while wearing a dark shirt. The blurred background keeps the focus on the suspect's animated facial features.

What Should You Do When You Suspect A CVA?

Illustration showing two people. On the left, a woman appears sad. On the right, a man grimaces in pain, holding his shoulder with one hand and a glass with the other. The man's shoulder is highlighted with a red glow, illustrating potential risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents.

What Risk Factors Contribute to Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA) And How Can You Mitigate Them?

Infographic titled "What You Should Know About Type 1.5 Diabetes" highlights LADA, also known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults. It shows three figures, with the tallest labeled "30 years," indicating age association. The background is teal, enhancing the informative focus on LADA.

Carlos’ Story – Type 1.5 Diabetes (LADA) (Honduras)

In this black and white photo, a pregnant person with long hair sits gracefully on a bed. Gently touching their belly, possibly pondering gestational diabetes, they wear minimal clothing and a watch. One arm rests over their chest in the softly lit room.

Maria’s Story – Gestational Diabetes (Mexico)

A person with black hair and green eyes looks directly at the camera. Their expression is neutral, and they're wearing a dark shirt. The softly blurred background hints at a scene from Puerto Rico, adding an intriguing layer to their captivating presence.

Juan’s Story – Type 1 Diabetes (Puerto Rico)

A person wearing a pink blouse holds a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon, emphasizing the importance of early detection and self-exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Early Detection and Self-Exams

Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Helene reveals the impact of climate change. Debris, including broken wood and roofing, is scattered across the area. Houses show visible damage. The ocean looms in the background with several palm trees lining the area.

Study suggests climate change may have exacerbated Hurricane Helene’s impact

A composition on a light blue background depicting diabetes-related items including sugar cubes, syringes, a measuring tape, a glucometer, insulin pens, a donut with sprinkles, a blue awareness ribbon, and a word "Diabetes" formed with letter beads.

Hispanics and Diabetes: A Growing Health Challenge

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