If you are someone diagnosed with Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), also popularly known as Interstitial Cystitis (IC), getting through a day...

Image credit: © istock, akinbostanci The human body has been studied extensively for thousands of years.  So, how is it that scientists...

For breast cancer survivors, the finished treatment brings both relief and a new kind of anxiety. Their scans show no sign of disease, yet the doctors know there’s still a chance the cancer could return years or decades later. The reason is dormant tumor cells, which are tiny clusters of cancer cells that survive treatment by going into a “sleep” mode. These so-called ‘sleeper cells’ are not visible on scans and do not cause symptoms. However, they can hide quietly in bone ma

Not directly but it can increase the risk of skin cancer. A sunburn is defined as overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. This can...

What are "Phages"? Phages attacking an E. Coli cell, injecting their DNA through the cell membrane. Phages, also known as Bacteriophages,...

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 ....