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Why Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome Happen?
What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder. There are many symptoms like abdominal pain,...
Mana Kobayashi
Jul 82 min read


Biliary Atresia Explained: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Biliary Atresia: What Everyone Should Know Biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver condition that affects infants, typically within...
kendyql
Jul 83 min read


Good Microbiome: A sign of ‘healthy aging’
The microbiome is a community of microorganisms inhabiting a specific environment. Microorganisms living inside gut make up a gut...
yizhuoz5
Jul 85 min read


Why All That Blood Work Before a Kidney Transplant Actually Matters
Over 90,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant in the United States. People who need a transplant start with an evaluation. The...
Anne Denk
Jul 73 min read


Informed Consent and Privacy: Threats Posed by Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Sparking Awareness               On March 23 2025, the world’s largest direct to consumer (DTC) genetic testing company filed for...
S. Paige Carey
Jul 77 min read


"They might have dementia, let's act QuIC!".
In medicine, thanks to more recent advancements, it is becoming easier to determine whether a patient may suffer of dementia. However,...
pietrococchiara
Jul 75 min read


When Love Meets Fear, Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Having a Baby in the NICU,
So small, so many tubes, so scary For most parents, the birth of their child is frightening, exciting, anxiety-provoking, and so very...
Mary Bicknell
Jul 79 min read


Screen-free sleep is the best kind of sleep
Break that bad habit of doomscrolling before bed. As an increasingly technology-reliant society, cell phones are the must-have companion...
Callie Tse
Jul 62 min read


Pulmonary Embolism: A Fatal Reality
What is Pulmonary Embolism? Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a condition in which a blood clot or clots cause a life-threatening blockage in...
Siphosami Ndala
Jul 55 min read


When It's Not a UTI: Understanding Trigonitis in Women
Have you been constantly feeling the frequent urge to urinate, with persistent pain similar to when you're having a urinary tract...
malavikajp10
Jul 45 min read


Is it really a heart attack?
Part 1 Is it really a heart attack? Recognizing the Differences: Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance vs. Heart Attack by Catherina Pascale...
Caterina Pascale
Jul 48 min read


New Frontiers: Can Stem Cell Therapy Help Treat Autism?
Written by Mary Jensen MA, BSN, RN STEM CELL THERAPY Stem cell therapy harnesses stem cells' unique properties to repair or regenerate...
nightingalernwrite
Jul 34 min read


Anesthesia for Endoscopy: What to Expect When You’re "Lightly Under"
If the idea of anesthesia for endoscopy makes you anxious, you're not alone. Whether you’ve been told you need it or are simply exploring...
lauraelisafg
Jul 12 min read


The Emerging Role of AI in Early Cancer Detection
Early cancer detection improves patient outcomes by catching disease at more treatable stages. Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing...
Tracy Ikola, RN-MSN, CNL
Jul 17 min read


Snoring: A Common Nuisance or a Serious Health Warning?
Snoring is something that many people struggle with and often joke about. Besides being irritating, it can sometimes highlight other...
Preeti Prangya Panda
Jul 17 min read


Neuroplasticity
Science of Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity is one of the most remarkable and hopeful aspects of how our brains function. Also known as...
dryonasgudeta
Jul 13 min read


Developing Mindful Eating in Early Childhood
Your love matters because your food matters A long-standing concept of love in our lives as new parents weighs equal to one foremost...
priyankamathur35
Jun 305 min read


Are x-rays during pregnancy safe?
Are x-rays during pregnancy safe for the unborn baby? Â The simple answer is yes. During pregnancy, a person must address their overall...
Abigail Rappa, DPM
Jun 304 min read


Psychosomatic Illness: Bridging Mind and Body in Clinical Medicine
Introduction Psychosomatic illness refers to physical symptoms that result from or are significantly influenced by emotional or...
Elizabeth Adeolu
Jun 303 min read


Blood and its roles in homeostasis, infection, and cancer
Blood is a specialized fluid connective tissue that supports and connects all body systems [1, 2, 8, 11, 13]. Its three main functions...
Myr Selvage
Jun 299 min read
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