The brain is constantly being shaped by experiences, but childhood plays a particularly crucial role in its development. From early...

Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition affecting between 1 and 3 million people in the United States. The primary sign of...

Introduction Pneumonia is an acute infection of the lung parenchyma that results in inflammation of the alveoli and interstitial tissue....

Sleep problems are increasingly common today, and many seek the help of natural substitutes to improve sleep quality and mood. Synthetic...

Photo by : Robina Weerijer in Unsplash Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common and severe valve conditions that affects the heart....

With healthcare being such an extensive and ever-changing field it's important to acknowledge fields that provide so much backbone when...

Cannabis has been federally legal in Canada and is becoming legal in many states. Many people engage in using this substance...

NICE defines insomnia as  “a persistent difficulty with getting to sleep, maintaining sleep, or quality of sleep, which occurs despite...

Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by the body's dysregulated response to infection, leading to organ...

Hey, Nurses: Is Night Shift Killing You?

Did you know that our ancestors were fasting unintentionally and didn't follow the modern routine of eating three large meals daily,...

Jet Lag occurs when your body is propelled in an opposing direction of time at a significant speed, thereby either shortening or...

Elevated high blood pressures used to be common in adults, but recent data across the United States and Canada have shown they’re also a...

As the weather begins to warm, many people are relieved to leave behind the dreary winter cold in favor of the spring and summer...

In March 2020, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was officially declared a pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) [1]. From there,...

Over the years, I have encountered many anesthesia myths and those "witchy" drugs. While I enjoy a good story, when it comes to...

Definition Atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart defect in which there is an opening in the septum which is a wall between...

Localisation of Function (LOF) is a theory proposing that specific emotions, thoughts, and behaviours are linked to distinct brain...

Biopsies are safe, low-risk procedures that allow for assessing disease presence and progression. The word biopsy comes from the Greek...

Over the years, I've heard people describe general anesthesia as being knocked out or put to sleep. While these expressions make for good...