Sleep Safe, Sleep Sound: Protecting Our Little Ones from SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected death of an infant from an unknown cause. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is...
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cinnamonschwinnRN
- Aug 21
- 8 min
College Wellness 101
Introduction Football games. Dorm rooms and roommates. Class lectures. Mono, flu, and meningitis. What do all of these have in...
kemmerly1
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Self-Management Skills: Strategies for Treating Chronic Conditions
Chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and arthritis, affect millions of people across the...
nursefreed2
- Aug 9
- 4 min
Leaves of 3, let them be: Prevention and treatment of poison ivy (and poison oak & sumac)
Nothing ruins the fun of the outdoors quicker than being exposed to poison ivy. If you are lucky enough not to have a poison ivy allergy...
colinhong0
- Aug 6
- 5 min
Melanin particles applied topically accelerate wound healing
Skin wound (modified from Dermatology Center of Indiana, https://dermindy.com/skin-injury-how-do-wounds-heal/) Skin injury remains a...
Kafayat Yusuf
- Aug 5
- 2 min
The Deadly Link: How Smoking Increases Your Risk of Cancer
Introduction Smoking is a well-known health risk, yet millions of individuals worldwide continue to engage in this dangerous habit. Among...
Lingomedical
- Aug 5
- 3 min
ASIA syndrome
Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) is a group of conditions that some people develop after being exposed to...
nursefreed2
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Navigating Eldercare Living Options
Oh, No! Mom fell and broke her hip. Dad has dementia in addition to physical issues and cannot safely stay home by himself. Where does...
Lubna Rao
- Jul 10
- 4 min
Cancer's Ripple Effect: Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Families
Cancer is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting not only the individuals diagnosed with the disease but also deeply impacting...
Kelley Wells
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Salmonella: A Public Health Issue
Introduction Salmonella is a bacterium that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. It is commonly spread through contaminated...
carterchloem
- Jul 5
- 3 min
A "FliRT"acious Summer With COVID
Trinity Care Foundation/ Flickr cc Summer is here and COVID-19 may be the last thing on our minds, but COVID-19 is still here to play....
gakpubi
- Jul 4
- 2 min
Rare Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Rare diseases are individually rare but collectively common. Rare diseases are often devastating in babies, but with early diagnosis...
Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN
- Jul 3
- 5 min
Social Connections: A Pathway to Better Health
Friendships and close family relationships can make our lives feel more fulfilling, but do they impact our physical health as well?...
colinhong0
- Jun 30
- 3 min
What is heat exhaustion?
Overview Summer has finally arrived. But in recent years, the joy and the thought of warm and cozy days filled with outdoor activities...
Hannah Woolston
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke
During the summer, we experience some of the longest days of the year. More time is spent outdoors, and heat-related illnesses become...
Tiffany C. Mitchell, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, PCCN
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Breast Cancer in Black Women
Breast cancer disproportionately affects Black women in America. Learn more about reducing your risks and being proactive with prevention.
Haneen Awada
- Jun 17
- 2 min
How Does Climate Change Affect Public Health?
One of the most important worldwide issues to this day is climate change, which affects both our environment and our health. A few...
Elvis Leighton
- Jun 15
- 3 min
More Than Memory Loss: A Look at the Emotional Impact of a Parent with Dementia
Watching your parent decline due to dementia can be an incredibly challenging experience. Research suggests it can take a significant...
chineduakpa04
- Jun 11
- 6 min
Epidemic of Euphoria: Cocaine's Reign of Ruin
In the early 1980s, the United States was emerging as a haven for drug cartels seeking to expand their operations and increase their...
Rachael Ng
- Jun 8
- 5 min
Cholera's Threats
Introduction Though cholera is known as a rare disease in the US, it is quite prevalent in the continents of Africa and Asia. According...
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