Public Health 3/8

Oct 312 min read

Conquering Chronic Pain: Effective Strategies for a Pain-Free Life

Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, severely impacting daily life, relationships, and mental health. This debilitating condition can...

H5 Bird Flu Outbreaks: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness

abeez_abin

Oct 314 min read

H5 Bird Flu Outbreaks: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness

I. Introduction Avian influenza is a broad term that refers to the illness caused by a highly pathogenic H5N1 virus of the influenza-A...

Exploring the Ethical Implications of Genetic Editing: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Raneen Awada

Oct 303 min read

Exploring the Ethical Implications of Genetic Editing: Where Do We Draw the Line?

With genetic editing’s promise of curing disease and customizing traits, a powerful ethical dilemma arises: should science’s ability to...

The Alarming Rise of Diabetes Mellitus: A Growing Global Health Concern

Bilal Tariq

Oct 292 min read

The Alarming Rise of Diabetes Mellitus: A Growing Global Health Concern

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, has become a major health crisis worldwide, affecting millions of people across the globe....

Clinical Trials: Foundation for Medical Advancement

Shiting Wang

Oct 293 min read

Clinical Trials: Foundation for Medical Advancement

Clinical trials are essential in advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments. They are carefully designed research studies...

Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Fatal: Understanding the Dangers of Excessive Water Intake

Chibueze David Charis

Oct 273 min read

Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Fatal: Understanding the Dangers of Excessive Water Intake

Have you ever heard that drinking too much water can kill you !!! Well,while that may be an uncommon thing to say about water intake....

Fruit Salad or Veggie Platter? Why You Need Both!

Amanda Landeros

Oct 192 min read

Fruit Salad or Veggie Platter? Why You Need Both!

Are fruits enough to skip veggies? Nope! Learn why both are essential for a balanced diet and what you're missing by cutting out vegetables.

Amanda Landeros

Oct 191 min read

The 5-Second Rule: Myth or Meal Saver?

We’ve all been there—accidentally dropping a piece of food on the floor and wondering if it's still safe to eat. For years, people have...

Antibiotic Resistance: The Silent Threat to Global Health

Shreya Santhosh

Oct 153 min read

Antibiotic Resistance: The Silent Threat to Global Health

Imagine a world where routine infections, minor injuries, and common surgeries become life-threatening due to untreatable infections....

Healthy Holiday Baby: Protecting Your Baby from RSV

Betty Wichman MS, BSN, RN

Oct 123 min read

Healthy Holiday Baby: Protecting Your Baby from RSV

RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is seen in babies as bronchiolitis with respiratory symptoms like a runny nose and cough progressing to...

Patient Education: The Importance of Monthly Breast Self-Examinations (BSE)

Tiffany C. Mitchell, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, PCCN

Oct 124 min read

Patient Education: The Importance of Monthly Breast Self-Examinations (BSE)

Patient Education: The Importance of Monthly Breast Self-Examinations (BSE) Tiffany C. Mitchell, MSN, MHA, RN, NEA-BC Breast health is...

nimisahota

Oct 94 min read

Flu Season: What You Need to Know

As the weather changes, flu season reappears, bringing heightened concerns about respiratory illnesses. The flu, or influenza, is a...

Free the Sneeze! The Hidden Risks of Holding It In!

Amanda Landeros

Oct 82 min read

Free the Sneeze! The Hidden Risks of Holding It In!

We've all experienced it—sitting in a quiet room, library, or classroom, trying to hold back a sneeze during an awkward moment when that...

Healthcare Access for Underserved Populations

Ivy Le

Oct 32 min read

Healthcare Access for Underserved Populations

Healthcare is a basic human right, yet millions of people still struggle to access it. Underserved populations, such as those in rural...

Seasonal Shield: The Power of Annual Flu Vaccination

Dr Deepa Bajaj

Oct 23 min read

Seasonal Shield: The Power of Annual Flu Vaccination

Influenza vaccines, or "flu shots," provide protection against the four influenza virus strains predicted to be the most widespread each...

So Many Vaccines! Which Ones are Crucial for Seniors?

June Pomeroy

Sep 295 min read

So Many Vaccines! Which Ones are Crucial for Seniors?

The proportion of the world’s population aged 65 and above is rapidly increasing. Each year, Infections in this age group cause...

The Ins and Outs of Healthcare Credentialing: Ensuring Quality Care and Patient Safety

Elvis Leighton

Sep 272 min read

The Ins and Outs of Healthcare Credentialing: Ensuring Quality Care and Patient Safety

As a patient, you deserve high-quality medical care from competent professionals. However, research indicates that physician errors can...

65,000 More Mpox Vaccines in Congo Amid Cold Chain Challenges

Kris

Sep 253 min read

65,000 More Mpox Vaccines in Congo Amid Cold Chain Challenges

Millions of doses are still needed to protect health workers and establish vaccine stockpiles.

Stay Cool! What Happens to Our Bodies in Extreme Heat

audgelee

Sep 222 min read

Stay Cool! What Happens to Our Bodies in Extreme Heat

This past weekend, many regions of the United States experienced extreme heat waves, with temperatures in Las Vegas and Palm Springs...

Sleep Safe, Sleep Sound: Protecting Our Little Ones from SIDS

Billie Jean Buxton,MSN, RNC-NIC

Aug 274 min read

Sleep Safe, Sleep Sound: Protecting Our Little Ones from SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected death of an infant from an unknown cause. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is...