Introduction Sunscreen is a common sight at the beach but what exactly does it do for us? Is it entirely safe, and how frequently should...

Nail polish is a very common cosmetic beauty product used to create semipermanent, attractively-colored nails. Historically, there have...

Image credit: Axios.com #sugaraddiction #bloodsugar #cravings #nursewriter Sugar has been compared to cocaine and heroin in it's...

Is Vegan The New Diet? As many of you know, veganism, or the practice of not eating any products that come directly from the source of...

By: Dr. Vijay Subramaniam This past week in the clinic, I encountered a patient with reactive attachment disorder. Having learned little...

You have often heard that our genotype (genes) determine our phenotypes (physical features) or in other words gene expression but how...

Introduction A kidney disease diagnosis can lead to feeling overwhelmed by all the changes healthcare providers recommend. However,...

Overview People with lactose intolerance cannot digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.  Individuals with lactose...

Intermittent fasting has garnered more attention recently as a dietary strategy that may offer health benefits beyond just helping people...

What is emotional intelligence? Peter Salovey and John Mayer, two psychologists introduced the concept of emotional intelligence in 1990...

Benefits of Music Music has been embedded in humanity for centuries. It allows us to express ourselves and share experiences & emotions....

Tobacco use has been a part of human life for centuries. It was often prescribed for various ailments. At least until researchers Sir...

Understanding social determinants of health, or factors in the environment that can affect individuals' health outcomes, is necessary in...

In the dead of the night, when the world is quiet, and the boundaries between sleep and wakefulness blur, an unsettling experience known...

Nutrition science always brings fascinating insights, but here's a gem you might not know: mushrooms can become a significant source of...

Nutrition and what we eat is one of the most important factors that support skin health. A diet rich in healthy fats and beneficial...

Some information about a "cheeky" virus called infectious mononucleosis.

According to the multinational study from the International Society of Nephrology titled Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN - GKHA), there...

Type 2 diabetes is an extremely common condition in the U.S., and the number of diagnoses rise every year. Type 2 diabetes is a condition...

Introduction Cancer continues to be a prevalent health concern, affecting approximately 1 in 4 individuals globally. Carcinogens,...