What is Lyme Disease?   Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused primarily by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and, less commonly,...

Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD) is a rare and systemic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects adults, typically manifesting with...

WHAT IS FOODBORNE ILLNESS? Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, is caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages. A...

In recent years, concerns surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) , specifically PFOS  (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and...

Your doctor informed you that you have gestational diabetes. What’s next? Well, let’s begin by understanding what precisely gestational...

Do recently enacted bans on food dyes have you seeing red? Is there really any harm in adding a little pop of color to beverages, candy,...

Just Diagnosed with Dust Mite Allergy? by Denise Love I. Introduction You finally figured out what's been making you sniffle, sneeze, and...

Abstract :  Hip fractures in older adults often lead to long-term disability and significantly increased mortality. The majority of hip...

Patient Portal Engaging with the information found on the patient portal, you become the captain of your ship, making informed decisions...

Access to healthcare is one of the most vital yet basic human rights recognized universally. Though we may disagree on countless life...

Introduction Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) play a critical role in delivering comprehensive, culturally competent, and...

Insurance is a critical component of managing financial risk and ensuring economic stability, whether through health, life, auto, or...

To bean or not to bean? That is a coffee lover’s question. Since its first introduction in the 15th century, coffee has become the second...

Jet Lag occurs when your body is propelled in an opposing direction of time at a significant speed, thereby either shortening or...

As the weather begins to warm, many people are relieved to leave behind the dreary winter cold in favor of the spring and summer...

I am sure most people can relate to the ‘crippling’ decision of purchasing either the refreshing classic Coca-Cola drink or the 'diet' or...

In March 2020, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was officially declared a pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) [1]. From there,...

Oscar, a 42-year-old Hispanic male, underwent his annual physical exam, including a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test. His sedentary job...

Berberine plant Rarely do we find supplements that are only beneficial to one thing in our body. Such is the case with berberine, a...

Source: https://flic.kr/p/2pN9hfU Human infection with a parasite called Plasmodium falciprum  causes life-threatening malaria. This...