Introduction Around 5-8% of the global population suffers from autoimmune disease. A wide array of symptoms can debilitate millions for...

Is your Bowel Happy? Have you ever thought of it? I know, it feels easily "uncomfortable" referring to their own bowel during daily...

The stomach is one of the most vital organs in the human body, playing a central role in digestion and overall health. This hollow,...

Did you know that 304 million people worldwide are living with Hepatitis B and C? But what makes Hepatitis B different from Hepatitis C...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent yet misunderstood disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract, which contains the...

The human body is host to an astonishing ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiota. These...

If you’ve ever heard of Fatty Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Non-Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic...

Introduction A microbiome refers to all the genomes present within the microorganisms within a specific environment. A microbiota refers...

The answer is YES! Any person who has received anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure, like a colonoscopy, gastroscopy or a bronchoscopy,...

Image by freepik You just ate a large fatty meal and suddenly have a sharp pain in your upper right abdomen!  It takes your breath away! ...

About 34 million adult Americans take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression, anxiety, and other mental health...

Stephanie Ray, RN, BSN What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation in your pancreas. It's usually temporary (acute) but can also...

Written by Zorida Castro, BSN, RN Image depicting the size of post-operative dressed wounds for laparoscopic cholecystectomy ( 1 ). This...

C diff: What is it? C-diff is otherwise formally known as Clostridium difficile and is more recently being called Clostridioides...

Human health is significantly impacted by the gut microbiome, a diverse population of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Its...

By Rebecca Carlo RN, BSN Losing weight seems to be a priority for most people wanting to improve their health.  If you’re one of those...

While every part of your body has an important role in keeping you healthy, there’s no denying the importance of your mouth. Not only do...

With our current knowledge, aging is unbeatable, there is no magic fountain of youth. It is a complex process and and the slow wearing...

by: Luetwinta Breedlove, BSN, RN For decades, the BRAT diet has been the "go to" recommendation for children who are experiencing...

As human beings, we have unique characteristics in almost all areas of our lives. We are diverse in our looks and thoughts. One of such...