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Yes, You Can Eat Sugar: Debunking Myths About Type 1 Diabetes
Introduction One of the most common misconceptions about type 1 diabetes (T1D) is sugar! Not only can type 1 diabetics eat sugar - but...
samanthamartin2001
Mar 3, 20254 min read


HIV and Aging in the 21st Century: Policy Gaps and Healthcare Needs
By Sunkanmi Folorunsho The aging of the HIV-positive population is a defining feature of the 21st century, necessitating a reassessment...
Sunkanmi Folorunsho
Mar 2, 20257 min read


The Consequences of USAID Funding Cuts on HIV/AIDS Programs in Africa: Challenges and Strategies for Sustaining Progress
The recent freeze on U.S. foreign aid, particularly funding for HIV/AIDS programs under USAID, represents a significant disruption to...
Sunkanmi Folorunsho
Mar 2, 20254 min read


VAPING: TO DO or NOT TO DO?
Written by Denise Clark RN BCEN CLNC All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are UNSAFE! Nicotine is a harmful and very addictive...
Denise Clark
Mar 2, 20252 min read


Fire Safety: Emergency Response Protocols
Introduction: Fire emergencies can occur unexpectedly in homes, workplaces, and public spaces, posing significant risks to life and...
Varshika Ram Prakash
Mar 2, 20253 min read


How is Chronic Rhinosinusitis Diagnosed? Understanding the Process
The image illustrates key methods for diagnosing sinusitis, including symptoms evaluation, physical examination, nasal swab for culture,...
Dhanvin Raj Puppala
Mar 1, 20256 min read


Exploring Healthcare Disparities for BIPOC Communities: Key Challenges and Solutions
By 2050, blacks, indigenous, and people of color will form 52% of the United States population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Yet,...
Awab Abdulhmaid
Mar 1, 20253 min read


How Toxic Relationships Affect Physical Health
First, let’s define a toxic relationship. A toxic relationship exhibits negative behaviors such as: Poor communication styles: yelling,...
Yolanda DeLoach BSN, RN
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Popping Painkillers. Is it safe?
Painkillers are the most commonly used OTC drugs. Though they are considered safe enough to be dispensed OTC (Over-the-counter) without...
Aaminah Najmus Sahar
Feb 27, 20252 min read


The Impact of Cosmetics on Children
The impact of cosmetics on children, ages 7-12, can be grand including physical and mental symptoms. Skin Irritation and Aging: Most...
Arohi Bharambe
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Healthcare Access :How Global Disparities Affect Patient Outcomes
More than 75% of the world’s population now has access to basic healthcare—yet a woman in Africa is still 130 times more likely to die...
Shailaja Rath
Feb 25, 20254 min read


Difficulties of diagnosis: The misclassification of Type 1 Diabetes in older adults
Introduction Diabetes is a long-term disease characterised by elevated levels of blood sugar (1) . There are two main types of diabetes:...
Kiera Burke
Feb 24, 20253 min read


AI in Medicine: A New Era of Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the medical landscape, revolutionizing the way healthcare is delivered, and improving...
Bilal Tariq
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Modern Medicine, Historic Bias
Introduction When we think about modern medicine in the United States, it is easy to assume it is a beacon of progress that evolves...
Milini Mingo
Feb 19, 202514 min read


Dandruff: Prevention, Management, and Complications
Introduction Dandruff, which is also known as pityriasis simplex capillitii, is a common, recurrent scalp disorder characterized by scalp...
Elizabeth Adeolu
Feb 15, 20253 min read


The quest for the perfect body: how do social networks contribute to image disorders?
The pursuit of thinness has become an increasingly evident trend, often reinforced by social media. On different social platforms, it is...
Grace Brito
Feb 15, 20252 min read


How the Lack of Stable Housing Affects Health
Lack of stable, safe housing can impact a person’s overall well-being . Where someone lives impacts their physical and mental health. It...
Yolanda DeLoach BSN, RN
Feb 11, 20253 min read


Global Health Crisis: A Case Study of Sub-Saharan Africa
Good health across borders is the UN's SDG 3 target for 2030. However, current circumstances are creating a further divide for this...
Deborah Sabinus-Chinonso
Feb 4, 202511 min read


The ugly truth about hangovers, and the nutrients you need to help prevent them!
The inhibitory effects alcohol has on critical thinking is never more present than the morning after a night of partying. Though we know...
meganmcdevitt0
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Toasted Skin Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
What Is Toasted Skin Syndrome? Toasted skin syndrome, medically known as erythema ab igne, is a preventable skin condition caused by...
Ameisha Khan
Feb 2, 20252 min read
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