People can abuse drugs when they overuse them, often to the point of various negative consequences. They may start to feel withdrawal symptoms when they stop using the drug – mental, emotional or physical effects that happen because your brain has adapted to having the drug. It is also possible […]
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STIs are conditions that are spread from person-to-person sexual contact which can include oral, vaginal or anal intercourse, and other types of sexual contact. Prevention of STIs includes using barrier methods (condoms and dental dams), getting certain vaccines, and other behaviors. These infections are relatively common, half of all sexually […]
Fertility refers to the ability of someone to become pregnant or cause someone else to become pregnant. Some people may have trouble with becoming pregnant – this is called infertility and treatments are often available. When sperm is present in the Fallopian tubes at the same time as an ovum […]
Humans are social animals – we need some level of social support and social networks in order to be fully healthy. We form relationships from birth and require things like love and nurturing in order to stay socially healthy. Our first relationship is usually with family – they raise us, […]
The male reproductive and sexual anatomy includes the penis and scrotum (the external parts), and internal reproductive organs. Read more about the names and function of these organs here – https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/sexual-and-reproductive-anatomy/what-are-parts-male-sexual-anatomy Some penises are circumcised and some are not. If parents choose to do this for their infants, they will […]
While the Earth is covered in water, most of that water is not useful for human consumption. Globally, we are already suffering from fresh water shortages and water contamination issues. Our oceans are vital for regulating global temperature, providing a food source for humans, and providing oxygen in the atmosphere. […]
You may have heard the term global warming, or the more current term climate change. But how can this affect our help? And what is it, exactly? The Earth’s climate fluctuates, as can be seen in the history of our ice ages. However, right now we are experiencing a period […]
You may have had health insurance for a long time, you may be covered under your parents’ plan, you may get it through Medicaid or Medicare, or maybe you don’t have it. But what is health insurance? Here are some of the more common terms you may find in your […]
Obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater, and overweight, defined as a BMI of 25 to 29.9, have been on the rise in the United States for decades. Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, some types of cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and several […]
Go to the BMCC Library website – http://lib1.bmcc.cuny.edu/ and click on Databases. Select Video Databases, then select Kanopy Streaming Videos. If you are not on campus, you will have to log in with your BMCC log-on (the same credentials you use to log into computers on campus). When you are […]
