Public Health

7 days ago1 min read

Drinking & Driving - Don't Ever!

Once again, we are approaching the holidays of Christmas and New Year. We have all heard it before, but I will reinforce it again. DO...

Cold Exposure: Complications, Treatment, and Prevention

Elizabeth Adeolu

Dec 164 min read

Cold Exposure: Complications, Treatment, and Prevention

Introduction Cold exposure refers to being exposed to low environmental temperatures. This can cause physiological stress and, if severe...

Rabies! An Overview of an Ancient Viral Disease

Mikayla S.

Dec 164 min read

Rabies! An Overview of an Ancient Viral Disease

Image by Melissa Martin from Uniformed Services University What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral disease that is well-known for its negative...

Breaking Down Vaccines: Myths, Facts, and Their Impact on Health

natalika776

Dec 152 min read

Breaking Down Vaccines: Myths, Facts, and Their Impact on Health

source: https://www.wellable.co/blog/vaccine-hesitancy-a-call-for-employers-to-help/ With flu season in full swing and illnesses surging...

Green Mucus Means Infection: Fact or Fiction?

Amanda Landeros

Dec 132 min read

Green Mucus Means Infection: Fact or Fiction?

You’ve probably heard people say that green mucus means you have an infection. It’s a common belief that has been passed around for...

Scrolling Through Self-Doubt: How Social Media Affects Body Image

Jennifer Oruwari

Dec 124 min read

Scrolling Through Self-Doubt: How Social Media Affects Body Image

A few months ago, my friend Sarah deleted her Instagram account. She told me, "I just couldn't take it anymore. Every time I scrolled, it...

Know the 5 Key Components of Infectious Disease Preparedness

Betty Wichman MS, BSN, RN

Dec 114 min read

Know the 5 Key Components of Infectious Disease Preparedness

The Covid-19 pandemic swept over our nation suddenly in 2020, killing approximately 500,000 people in the first year of the pandemic. ...

The Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs: What Are Your Options?

Meadow James

Dec 113 min read

The Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs: What Are Your Options?

The rising cost of prescription drugs in the United States has caused wide-reaching consequences for the American people. Between the...

Winter Superfoods: The Health Benefits of Nuts and Legumes

Brianna Brown

Dec 78 min read

Winter Superfoods: The Health Benefits of Nuts and Legumes

As the chill of winter sets in, our bodies naturally crave warmth and nourishment. This season presents the perfect opportunity to...

Cold Weather Myths: Does Being Cold Really Give You a Cold?

Amanda Landeros

Dec 72 min read

Cold Weather Myths: Does Being Cold Really Give You a Cold?

We’ve all heard it: “Don’t go outside without a jacket, or you’ll catch a cold!” But is that actually true? Can cold weather itself make...

Healthy but Hazardous? How You Could Be Spreading Germs Without Knowing!

Amanda Landeros

Dec 71 min read

Healthy but Hazardous? How You Could Be Spreading Germs Without Knowing!

Have you ever felt completely fine, only to find out that the person you just hung out with caught a cold from you? Or maybe you’ve...

Does Your Body Really ‘Reset’ Every 7 Years? Here’s the Deal on Cell Regeneration

Amanda Landeros

Dec 71 min read

Does Your Body Really ‘Reset’ Every 7 Years? Here’s the Deal on Cell Regeneration

Introduction You’ve probably heard the myth: “Every 7 years, your body completely renews itself.” Sounds cool, right? But unfortunately,...

Let’s Talk About Nonadherence to Psychotropic Medications

Erica Tozer

Dec 43 min read

Let’s Talk About Nonadherence to Psychotropic Medications

Nonadherence to psychotropic medications is high, almost 50%. Close to half of patients with major psychiatric disorders, major...

Mulualem Anteneh

Dec 22 min read

Let Us Talk About SAM

SAM, although may sound like our next door's neighbor, actually stands for severe acute malnutrition . Malnutrition encompasses both...

Digital Health Literacy: How to Evaluate Online Health Information and Avoid Misinformation

Elvis Leighton

Dec 23 min read

Digital Health Literacy: How to Evaluate Online Health Information and Avoid Misinformation

The internet has revolutionized the way we access health information. With just a few clicks, we can find answers to our health-related...

Arohi Bharambe

Nov 302 min read

The Importance of Regular Checkups

Regular checkups are critical to keep in check with your health. Here are some ways checkups can help you. Existing Health Conditions: If...

kemmerly1

Nov 292 min read

The Pros and Cons of Telehealth

In a world where technology is more ever-present than ever, and has been ingrained into every facet of our lives, we may wonder – how...

COVID-19 Variants and Human Genetics: Shaping Public Health Strategies

Preetinder Kaur

Nov 283 min read

COVID-19 Variants and Human Genetics: Shaping Public Health Strategies

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has continuously evolved, giving rise to several distinct variants. Each variant...

“The Ayurveda Effect” in Modern Healthcare

Varshika Ram Prakash

Nov 273 min read

“The Ayurveda Effect” in Modern Healthcare

Chronic diseases like diabetes are at an all-time high, affecting millions worldwide. While modern medicine has made remarkable strides...

Heba Salah

Nov 252 min read

Be aware!! everything is toixc.

“All substances are poisons; there is none which is not a poison. The right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.” ...