Busting anesthesia myths. When people hear “epidural”, there’s usually an opinion about it. In fact, when a patient refuses an epidural,...

Figure 1. Comparison of a healthy artery compared to one with a plaque formation (atherosclerosis), causing a narrowed artery for blood...

By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn  | Email Introduction Inguinal hernias represent a significant global health burden, particularly...

Impact on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities The Covid-19 Pandemic obviously impacted people on a global scale, but certain groups...

Introduction Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in primary care, yet its underlying causes can be elusive (Davis & Walsh,...

Jennifer Navarro MSN, RN, NPD-BC A Simple Guide for Patients Introduction Have you ever wondered why you might feel sick to your stomach...

Heather Armstrong DNP, AGACNP-BC Understanding GLP-1: What It Is and How It Works Glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1, is a hormone...

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also come with lots of questions, especially about what’s safe...

The idea of restoring sight through technology has long lived in science fiction, but in recent years, it has begun to take form in the...

Introduction Mental health is shaped by a mix of our biology, life experiences, and environment. While trauma, stress, and relationships...

We’ve heard so much about DNA in sci-fi movies. Mutations in someone’s DNA can destroy the planet. Whoa, scary! But wait... if we all...

If you’ve been planning a trip to a tropical country, you’re probably thinking of sun-soaked beaches, cool summer waters, and a margarita...

Diagram illustrating the mechanism and potential benefits of mouth taping in obstructive sleep apnea, including improved nasal breathing,...

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a narrow, finger-like organ located in the lower right part of the...

One of the most powerful yet underused learning strategies is not reading, re-reading, or even highlighting it's retrieval practice ....

What is Brain Fog?: Brain fog is actually not a medical diagnosis, it’s a well-known term that is used to describe a wide range of...

Written by Mariam Mohammed Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that many people assumed was mostly gone, especially with...

While it is rare, men get breast cancer, too. What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is a condition that happens when cells in the...

Hey there, future mamas and career queens! Let’s dive into a hot topic that’s been making waves in the world of women’s health and...

WebMD Ever since the first menstrual pad was created, the sanitary belt in 1956 (Clue), the style and functionality of absorbent products...