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Healing from the Inside Out: The Microbiome Gut-Brain-Axis and Minority Mental Health
Introduction: Most people are unaware of the intricate connection between the gut and brain, known as the gut-brain axis (also referred...
Rachelle DiMedia
Jul 28, 202540 min read


Polio and the Vaccine: A Public Health Triumph Under Threat
Introduction Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children under five...
Jennifer John
Jul 27, 20253 min read


How to Advocate for Your Child’s Healthcare—Even When the System Feels Overwhelming
A nurse’s guide to speaking up, asking questions, and making sure your child gets the care they need If you’ve ever left a doctor’s visit...
kendyql
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Numb Toes and Burning Feet? It Could Be Morton’s Neuroma
Have you ever felt like there was a pebble in your shoe or your sock was bunched up under your toes—only to take off your shoe and find...
Abigail Rappa, DPM
Jul 25, 20253 min read


The Hidden Risk: Abuse Potential for GLP-1 RAs Among Adolescents with Eating Disorders and in Weight-Restrictive Activities
Introduction Adolescence is a critical period marked by rapid physical, psychological, and emotional development. During this stage,...
Michelle Karth
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Confronting Maternal Health Disparities: A Call for Equity in Childbirth
Understanding Disparities in Childbirth Health disparities in childbirth refer to the unequal outcomes and experiences that different...
summerw1500
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Life, Death, and DNR: An ICU Nurse’s Insight on Compassionate Care
Bonnie, age 92*: She’s a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Bonnie has a long list of chronic medical problems, but is doing...
Jenna Congdon
Jul 22, 20259 min read


Is There a Relationship Between PTSD and Metabolic Syndrome?
Image from Wix Media Written by Michelle Clapham, RN, MSN, APRN (retired) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more than a mental...
mclapham9
Jul 21, 20257 min read


Can eyes work as a camera: Optography, a myth or a fact.
When I look up at the sky, I wish my eyes were a camera to capture the scene in my mind forever. But what if that can be true, not in a...
Heba Salah
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Vaccine misinformation
To date, vaccines have saved 154 million lives over the last 50 years, according to a landmark study by the World Health Organization and...
Callie Tse
Jul 20, 20252 min read


The Active Couch Potato: Why Exercise Isn’t Always Enough
Sara at her new work station Sara sits in the exam room at the doctor’s office, waiting for the medical assistant to take her vital...
Tami Mendonca
Jul 19, 20255 min read


Loneliness Isn’t Just for the Young. For Older Adults, It’s Longer and More Dangerous
In recent years, headlines have warned of a loneliness epidemic, often pointing to young adults as the most affected. It’s true: surveys...
Sunkanmi Folorunsho
Jul 19, 20253 min read


The Evolution of Nutrition: Key Trends Shaping Dietary Choices in the 21st Century
Author Catherina Pascale Abstract In recent years, global nutrition trends have undergone significant transformations driven by...
Caterina Pascale
Jul 18, 20253 min read
Nutrition Myths Debunked: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions About Healthy Eating
It seems like myths are abundant in many areas. Everyone including social media influencers are spreading misinformation which is leaving...
Srinath Vemula
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Dental Nutrition
By Jessica Chhoy Introduction: It is important to recognize the connection between our oral health and the nutrients that we consume. The...
chhoyjessica
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Pharmacology's characters: agonists, antagonists and inverse agonists.
Pharmacology is the branch of the biological sciences which studies the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs and/or active...
pietrococchiara
Jul 15, 20255 min read


Ageless Strength: How One Retired Nurse Is Beating Muscle Loss and Staying Fit for Life
Linda and her family on their annual ski trip Linda is a 66-year-old retired nurse who has been athletic her whole life. Even as a nurse...
Tami Mendonca
Jul 15, 20259 min read


ME/CFS: How to Manage it
What is ME/CFS? ME/CFS, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is extreme fatigue that can't be explained by...
Chloe Kim
Jul 14, 20257 min read


Held Hostage by 'What if': Inside the OCD Brain
Understanding the Symptoms Most people have heard someone in their life say "I'm just so OCD" when talking about their organizational...
Bailey Miller
Jul 13, 20254 min read
Ozempic and the Weight Loss Trade-Off. What Are You Really Losing?
By now, most people are familiar with the popular diabetes-turned-weightloss drugs, semaglutide, more commonly known by their brand...
kimiaowsia13
Jul 13, 20253 min read
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