Laxatives are medications used to treat constipation when lifestyle changes have not worked. Depending on the type of laxative, they work...

Many prescription and over-the-counter medications can interfere with the body’s absorption of essential vitamins and minerals. Decreased...

What Are Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB)? Harmful algal blooms occur when warm conditions and high nutrient content meet, creating ideal...

Perimenopause is a natural biological transition, yet its psychological toll remains widely underrecognized. While symptoms like hot...

Stroke kills more women than breast cancer each year (1), and yet, many people believe that strokes happen more often to men. The reality...

By: Brittany M. Most people think of a dental exam as just “ a quick checkup.” But did you know there are several types of dental exams,...

Graph depicting Early Onset Cancer Cases, Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/19/4948 As the average life expectancy...

INTRODUCTION Pharmacists are among the most accessible and highly trained healthcare professionals, yet remain underutilized in public...

From Ancient Roots to Modern Practice Acupuncture is a traditional therapeutic technique that involves inserting fine needles into the...

Definition Hammertoe is common condition that affects the second, third, or fourth toes. It occurs when the toe bends downward at the...

Introduction Intergenerational trauma is defined by the American Psychological Association as “ the transmission of trauma or its legacy,...

Have you ever felt sick even when you haven’t stepped outside your home? While people commonly assume that they catch flu and airborne...

Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) use many kinds of medicines to relieve symptoms. There are various types of drugs for IBS,...

If you think that it feels hotter than when you were a kid, it is not your imagination.  You are right!  According to NASA researchers...

What are meditation and mindfulness? Meditation is an ancient mind–body practice that originated in Eastern cultures thousands of years...

What is Cortisol? Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is naturally produced by the body’s adrenal glands sitting atop of the kidneys,...

A damning look at how arbitrary staffing ratios and workplace favoritism are putting vulnerable patients at risk We fought tooth and nail...

By: Maya Adam How often do you use plastic? You may use a plastic water bottle, plastic containers to package your food, plastic...

By: Justin Neal, FNP-C, MSN   Being a huge NBA fan, I watched most of the games closely, and I could not help but notice all the major...

What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance...