We know that it's common to lose our sense of smell or taste sometimes when we have some kind of cold, infection, or allergies. Humans...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease is the...

C diff: What is it? C-diff is otherwise formally known as Clostridium difficile and is more recently being called Clostridioides...

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The impact of genetics on cancer susceptibility is a critical area of study, influencing an individual's risk of developing various types...

Outsourcing simply refers to delegating tasks, functions or activity to an external body or third party. In the world of pharmaceuticals,...

M enopause is a natural phase in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop, marking the end of her reproductive years. This...

By Wendi Miller, RN Breaking our hearts Since a large majority (75%) of Americans report activity levels that are not high enough to...

Heart regeneration is limited in humans; strategies like stem cells and pathway modulation aim to boost cardiomyocyte division and repair.

Despite what many believe, not all period pain is normal. Health research has identified a chronic and often debilitating condition known...

Human health is significantly impacted by the gut microbiome, a diverse population of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Its...

Having a surgical procedure now days is so common that there are about 51.4 million every year, which means there is more of a chance of...

Broken heart syndrome is a condition usually brought on by stressful situations or extreme emotions. Serious physical illness or surgery...

Imagine a storm that's brewing right behind your eyes, one that lasts for hours or days, that strikes without mercy inside your head. A...

Diabetes has always intrigued me, especially as it's so widespread—almost everyone knows someone affected by it. For me, it was a high...

Introduction to the Vestibular System The vestibular system is a collection of sensory organs in the inner ear that help you maintain...

Figure 1. Normal Foot vs. Charcot Foot By Nikki Elmi Charcot foot is a progressive, degenerative condition that severely impacts the...

The impact of genetics on cancer susceptibility is a critical area of study, influencing an individual's risk of developing various types...

Chronic stress and cortisol release We often hear the phrase "stress is not good for the heart". Not very surprising as it has been...

Chagas Disease (CD) is a neglected tropical parasitic disease endemic to Latin American countries but is becoming a global health...