Photo Credit : Wix Diabetes is the ranked the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the latest Center for Disease Control (CDC) report, 40.1 million people in the United States had diabetes in 2023, with a 90%-95% having Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). What is T2DM? T2DM is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, insulin resistan

The Reactive Nature of Modern Healthcare Modern healthcare largely intervenes after disease appears. Diagnosis triggers treatment, and medical innovation often focuses on improving therapeutic precision rather than preventing illness altogether. Even within precision medicine, genomic sequencing and biomarker analysis are typically applied once pathology has already emerged. Yet disease rarely begins suddenly. Many chronic conditions develop through gradual molecular and phys

Hospital at home is a healthcare model that allows people to receive hospital level care in their own homes instead of staying in a traditional hospital . This model has grown rapidly in recent years especially after the COVID-19 pandemic . Hospital at Home programs provide treatment that is just as safe and effective as regular hospital care while improving patient comfort and reducing healthcare costs . This makes it an important development for public health and the f

Why utilize meal planning for weight loss? Weight loss can be challenging and, to be honest, boring at times. A recommended method for weight loss is to keep daily calorie intake (calories consumed) less than calorie output (calories burned). The saying “You can’t outrun your plate” applies here. Maintaining a calorie deficit contributes to weight loss. There are many options available on the internet to assist with weight loss efforts. Websites abound with recommendations re

Painkillers are some of the most commonly available over-the-counter drugs in the world. Whether it's for muscle cramp, a twisted ankle, an aching tooth or a nasty fall that required stitches, pain killers are literal life savers for many, if not all of us. When there are so many options to choose from, which one do you go with? While every single ache or cramp isn't probably a visit-the-doctor situation, it's still necessary to be informed about the type of painkiller you ne

Long term care (LTC) in the United States is standing at a breaking point. As the population ages and medical complexity rises, the sector is being asked to deliver more care with fewer resources, thinner staffing, and outdated models that no longer reflect the needs of older adults. As your document notes, “the sector must be redesigned to meet the needs of an aging population.” The evidence—and the lived experience of families—makes this case unmistakably clear. The Evidenc

Introduction Anyone scrolling through social media platforms lately has probably been served a buffet of new health afflictions to self-diagnose. One such dysfunction is being described as “cortisol face.” To laymen, the cortisol face trending online is a puffy, swollen look caused by elevated cortisol from stress. Most often, proclamations about cortisol face are followed by a sales pitch. Perhaps a supplement (“Link in bio”) could fix the problem, or personalized lifestyl

Pamela Moyo Health & Medical Writer Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide. From detecting disease in medical imaging to supporting virtual consultations, AI is increasingly being positioned as a tool that could improve diagnosis, treatment and access to care. Its potential has made it a growing focus for governments, healthcare providers and organisations such as the World Health Organization. However, while AI is often pres

Mindfulness is a word that we hear too much about in recent years. Most of us, at some point in our lives, have tried mindfulness in order to improve our lives, as we know it can help with stress, anxiety, and our emotional well-being. But have you ever wondered whether mindfulness meditation can influence not just your mental health but your physical health too? Mindfulness meditation is a structured way of training your mind to stay present, and over the past few years, res

A New Pill That Helps Treat Anemia in Kidney Disease Many patients who have chronic kidney disease will develop anemia, which means their blood does not carry enough oxygen throughout the body. This can cause people feel very tired, weak, dizzy, and short of breath. Many current treatments require shots and frequent visits to a clinic, which can be stressful and inconvenient. A new pill taken by mouth called roxadustat is offering a simpler option. Roxadustat helps the body m

By Abby Newberry If your doctor has ordered certain medications, tests, or procedures, you may have been notified that they require Prior Authorization. Prior Authorization is a process used by insurance companies to verify that high-risk or high-dollar treatments ordered by doctors are medically appropriate and cost-effective. This can look very different for each patient, depending on what is being ordered and their individual insurance coverage. Prior Authorization may

It is essential that pregnant women in the United States receive comprehensive medical care throughout the perinatal period, which consist of three trimesters: 1) Prenatal (antepartum) - pregnancy, 2) Intrapartum -labor and birth, and 3) P ostpartum - the first 42 days after the birth. According to 2023 data from the National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS], Hoyert (2023) reported that non-Hispanic Black women in the United States experienced significan

Extracurricular Activities and Mental Health in Children Positive mental health in children is fundamental in helping children to function well at home, in schools, in peer relationships and in society 2 . Extracurricular activities have been found to improve children's mental health by providing links to peers and community as well as fostering feelings of acceptance and belonging 1 . Definition of Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular activities are defined as activiti

Feel Like Yourself Again with Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy Linda Boone BSN, RN Bioidentical hormones are plant-derived compounds, typically sourced from soy or yams, that are structurally identical to the hormones naturally produced by the body. Estradiol and testosterone pellets are made to mirror the body’s natural molecular hormone structure. Common types of bioidentical hormone replacement prescriptions include gels, patches, pills, creams, and vaginal inserts. Som

By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn | Email Introduction Headaches remain a leading neurological complaint in everyday practice, with migraine and tension-type variants dominating the landscape. Most of us associate stress with headache onset, but for a notable subset of patients the opposite holds true. They breeze through intense workweeks only to be struck down on Saturday morning or the first day of a long-awaited holiday. Clinicians have labeled this the “let-down” headac

By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn | Email Introduction Sighing is something we all do. Often, we do not think about it. It is a deep breath in and a long breath out. We usually sigh when we feel relieved, frustrated, or tired. Sighing also helps keep our lungs working properly. Even though we sigh all the time, scientists are still learning exactly how important it is. Sighing connects how our lungs work to how we feel. Understanding sighing helps us see how the body keeps t

Written by Kamorudeen Amuda, the picture was retrieve from https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/securing-the-future-of-healthcare-in-the-age-of-generative-ai-and-connected-care/ Introduction Healthcare has entered an era in which data is abundant, but actionable insights remain difficult to obtain. Clinical records, imaging studies, laboratory measurements, and patient-generated data continue to grow in volume and complexity, often outpacing the capacity of traditional a

Introduction Precision medicine is often associated with cancer care. Advances in tumor sequencing, targeted therapies, and biomarker-guided clinical trials have positioned oncology as the flagship application of this approach, shaping public perception to equate precision medicine exclusively with cancer treatment. However, what if these advancements extend beyond oncology? At its core, precision medicine is about understanding variability in genetics, environment, and lifes

Introduction Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists have transformed obesity treatment in recent years. Medications such as semaglutide have become widely used therapies, enabling weight loss that was previously only possible with invasive surgery. Their use continues to grow, with around 1 in 8 US adults reportedly prescribed these in 2025. While efficacious, a significant proportion of weight lost during GLP-1 agonist therapy is attributable to reductions in lean muscle m

In 1995 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), a partnership between several government agencies and healthcare sites in 10 different states to report these illnesses to the local health departments as they occur. Specifically, eight specific bacterial pathogens which cause significant burden of disease were selected for required reporting to state health departments. For the last 30 years