While doing a gel electrophoresis lab in my biology class, my teacher mentioned something about how even though viruses are not technically alive, they are very good at […]
Heat Illnesses in Children
Playing outside, practicing a sport, or spending time at the pool can be plenty of fun. But when temperatures are high in the summer, the body has to […]
Cyclosporiasis – A Growing Health Concern
Cyclosporasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Although it is not new, it has become an emerging food borne public-health concern in the United […]
The Glymphatic System & How Sleep Changes Us
In the past, sleep was simply thought of as a passive state of existence of rest and reduced activity. However, in 2012, researchers discovered the glymphatic system, a […]
Health 2.0 Conference
Earlier in April, I had the privilege of joining other industry professionals as a panelist a the Health 2.0 Conference, a wonderful event focused on the intersection of […]
Rural First Aid Guide
Several months ago, I was doing some research on the healthcare disparities between urban and rural areas. One of the significant challenges I uncovered was the impact of […]
Ozempic and other GLP-1s’ Effects on Eye Health
Depression, face sagging, dementia, alcohol intolerance, gastroparesis, teeth falling out, and anxiety attacks are just some of the crazy side effects people are claiming Ozempic and other GLP-1s […]
Traveler’s Diarrhea
As summer begins, many people are planning on going on vacation and traveling around the world. While vacationing can be a fun and memorable experience, the rapid transition […]
Gilbert’s Syndrome: What It Is, Causes, & Symptoms
Gilbert’s Syndrome is a common, harmless condition where the bilirubin isn’t properly processed by the liver. The condition is hereditary and people usually don’t know they have it […]
The Dangers of Microplastics
Plastic is everywhere. We use it for storage, packaging, bottles, cars, toys, cooking materials, office tools, and so many others. Plastic is so integrated into our daily lives, […]