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Chinese Medicine 中医
In a quiet Shanghai clinic, an elderly doctor with decades of experience places his fingers gently on a patient's wrist, feeling not just...
monicalu5
Sep 30, 20254 min read


Ozempic: A Medical Marvel or Ethical Minefield
In recent years, Ozempic has gained viral popularity—not just for its role in treating type 2 diabetes, but also for its surprising side...
Rishika Kannan
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Women Are At Higher Risk For Stroke: Here's Four Reasons Why
Stroke kills more women than breast cancer each year (1), and yet, many people believe that strokes happen more often to men. The reality...
Jenna Congdon
Sep 26, 20254 min read


Does Acupuncture Really Work? A Look at the Effectiveness and Safety
From Ancient Roots to Modern Practice Acupuncture is a traditional therapeutic technique that involves inserting fine needles into the...
Fay
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Hidden Sources of Infection at Home: All about Mold
Have you ever felt sick even when you haven’t stepped outside your home? While people commonly assume that they catch flu and airborne...
Nivetha B Manohar
Sep 22, 20253 min read
Are Youth Sports a Problem
By: Justin Neal, FNP-C, MSN Being a huge NBA fan, I watched most of the games closely, and I could not help but notice all the major...
jmneal221
Sep 16, 20253 min read


The Risks and Benefits of Cannabis Use: A Balanced Perspective
Legal marijuana use was first introduced to the US when California legalized it for medical use in 1996. Since then, many other states...
Erin Monaghan
Sep 9, 20254 min read


A Closer Look at Obesity: Who It Affects, Why It's Rising, and What We Can Do
Obesity: The Story Behind the Numbers Obesity is more than just a statistic—it's the real-life story of millions of people across the...
Tami Mendonca
Sep 6, 20254 min read


Obesity As a Disease: Understanding the Science and Reducing the Stigma
More than 40% of Americans over 20 live with obesity and another 30% are overweight. Despite its pervasiveness, obesity is highly...
Linda Gerace, BSN, RN
Sep 5, 20257 min read


What Can We Do to Improve Our Health?
David Cox RN BSN Our Health—the News is Not Great If you asked most people, they would say they’d love to have some improvement in...
David S. Cox
Sep 2, 202510 min read


Navigating Informed Consent in Clinical Research: Process vs Form
Misunderstanding Informed Consent with a synonymous view Informed consent is often misunderstood as an one-time act of signing a...
Mugilraj Sekar
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Brain Fog: What It Is and Why It Happens
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...
Amy Lian
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Men Get Breast Cancer, too!
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...
Elizabeth Bell
Aug 27, 20252 min read
A Guide to Menstrual Cups - Benefits, Challenges, and Use
WebMD Ever since the first menstrual pad was created, the sanitary belt in 1956 (Clue), the style and functionality of absorbent products...
Sarah Hood
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Debunking the Myth: Do Biopsies Cause Cancer to Spread?
Infographic edited by Kafayat Yusuf. Designed with assistance from OpenAI’s DALL·E. A cancer diagnosis can be terrifying and...
Kafayat Yusuf
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Everyday Drinks to Be Careful With
Everyday beverages Many people enjoy drinks like coffee, milk, or soda as part of their daily routine. However, some of these common...
Mana Kobayashi
Aug 16, 20254 min read
Vaccines Aren’t Just for Kids: What Every Adult Needs to Know About Staying Protected
When most people think of vaccines, they think of childhood immunization schedules, school-required shots, or pediatric visits. But...
kendyql
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Can Ketamine Help MS Patients? What the Research Is Starting to Show!
by Denise Love What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that has no cure. For people...
denise7240
Aug 3, 20254 min read


From Gut Hormones to Global Headlines: The Complex Reality of Ozempic
Image from: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00173-5 It All Started With a Gut Feeling Long before Ozempic became a hot topic,...
Najma Hussein
Jul 31, 20255 min read


A Breath Not Worth Taking: The Hidden Dangers of Inhaling Helium
Helium may seem harmless, but just one breath can be deadly. Discover the health risks, tragic real-life cases, and tips to safeguard...
Penny Pratt, RN, CSPI
Jul 29, 20253 min read
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