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A SILENT PANDEMIC OF 21ST CENTURY
In recent times, mental health is not only posing as an individual problem, but as a real collective emergency capable of slowing...
Arianna Russo
Aug 7, 20253 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


Beware of Wet Bulb this summer!
Designed by Freepik As we approach warmer and more humid weather, let's be more mindful about the time we spend outdoors and address the...
kimberlyannecv
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Polio and the Vaccine: A Public Health Triumph Under Threat
Introduction Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children under five...
Jennifer John
Jul 27, 20253 min read


How to Advocate for Your Child’s Healthcare—Even When the System Feels Overwhelming
A nurse’s guide to speaking up, asking questions, and making sure your child gets the care they need If you’ve ever left a doctor’s visit...
kendyql
Jul 26, 20253 min read


The Hidden Risk: Abuse Potential for GLP-1 RAs Among Adolescents with Eating Disorders and in Weight-Restrictive Activities
Introduction Adolescence is a critical period marked by rapid physical, psychological, and emotional development. During this stage,...
Michelle Karth
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Confronting Maternal Health Disparities: A Call for Equity in Childbirth
Understanding Disparities in Childbirth Health disparities in childbirth refer to the unequal outcomes and experiences that different...
summerw1500
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Life, Death, and DNR: An ICU Nurse’s Insight on Compassionate Care
Bonnie, age 92*: She’s a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Bonnie has a long list of chronic medical problems, but is doing...
Jenna Congdon
Jul 22, 20259 min read


The Active Couch Potato: Why Exercise Isn’t Always Enough
Sara at her new work station Sara sits in the exam room at the doctor’s office, waiting for the medical assistant to take her vital...
Tami Mendonca
Jul 19, 20255 min read


Loneliness Isn’t Just for the Young. For Older Adults, It’s Longer and More Dangerous
In recent years, headlines have warned of a loneliness epidemic, often pointing to young adults as the most affected. It’s true: surveys...
Sunkanmi Folorunsho
Jul 19, 20253 min read


ME/CFS: How to Manage it
What is ME/CFS? ME/CFS, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is extreme fatigue that can't be explained by...
Chloe Kim
Jul 14, 20257 min read


The Weight Loss Jab: Miracle Shot or Medical Hype?
Weight loss injections have taken the world by storm! Medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, were originally developed...
L.Hunter
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Why a Colonoscopy Is Important and Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Have One
Image found in media by Wix Colonoscopies: Don’t Procrastinate With A Test That Could Save Your Life You just turned 50 and go to your...
Rachelle DiMedia
Jul 11, 20259 min read


Medicare/Medicaid Cuts: A Broken HealthCare System
When the Medicare & Medicaid bill was signed into law by President Johnson approximately 60 years ago , it started out as basic health...
skoe03
Jul 11, 20255 min read


When Diabetic Turns Dangerous: Understanding Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that impact the way the body uses glucose as an energy source. The...
Bailey Miller
Jul 10, 20253 min read


What Did I Just Eat? A Quick Guide to Food Poisoning, How to Avoid It, and When to See a Doctor.
You’ve just had a long, tiring day at work and decide to treat yourself with your favorite pizza from the local shop. You slide onto your...
nakshatrah2
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Hiccups- What Are They?
Charles Osborne. While not one of the most prominent names in American history, Mr. Osborne, born in 1894, holds the Guiness World Record...
Dawn C. Turner
Jul 5, 20253 min read


Telemedicine in Ethiopia: Evaluating Digital Health Adoption, Barriers, and Policy Pathways Toward Equitable Access
By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn | Email Abstract Ethiopia's healthcare system faces significant accessibility challenges,...
Nesredin Hassen Yesuf
Jul 5, 20254 min read


“She’s Just Emotional”: The Silent Cost of Ignoring Women’s Pain
It starts in the waiting room, not with the pain itself, but with the doubt. A woman describes her symptoms. She’s been in agony for...
Robyn Doolan
Jul 2, 20255 min read


Supervised Consumption Sites
Source: https://cupe.on.ca/campaigns/savesupervisedconsumptionsites/ Supervised consumption sites (also known as safe injection sites or...
Jessica Kwan
Jun 30, 20252 min read
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