Public Health 4/8

Aug 218 min read

College Wellness 101

Introduction Football games. Dorm rooms and roommates. Class lectures. Mono, flu, and meningitis. What do all of these have in...

Self-Management Skills: Strategies for Treating Chronic Conditions

kemmerly1

Aug 182 min read

Self-Management Skills: Strategies for Treating Chronic Conditions

Chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and arthritis, affect millions of people across the...

Leaves of 3, let them be: Prevention and treatment of poison ivy (and poison oak & sumac)

nursefreed2

Aug 94 min read

Leaves of 3, let them be: Prevention and treatment of poison ivy (and poison oak & sumac)

Nothing ruins the fun of the outdoors quicker than being exposed to poison ivy. If you are lucky enough not to have a poison ivy allergy...

Melanin particles applied topically accelerate wound healing

colinhong0

Aug 65 min read

Melanin particles applied topically accelerate wound healing

Skin wound (modified from Dermatology Center of Indiana, https://dermindy.com/skin-injury-how-do-wounds-heal/) Skin injury remains a...

Staying Safe in Severe Heat: What to Know and How to Prepare

kemmerly1

Aug 65 min read

Staying Safe in Severe Heat: What to Know and How to Prepare

The last few summers, you’ve probably noticed that it's felt hotter and hotter, and if you watch the news, you know that you’re not the...

The Deadly Link: How Smoking Increases Your Risk of Cancer

Kafayat Yusuf

Aug 52 min read

The Deadly Link: How Smoking Increases Your Risk of Cancer

Introduction Smoking is a well-known health risk, yet millions of individuals worldwide continue to engage in this dangerous habit. Among...

About Gout and How to Keep it from Ruining Your Summer

Jo Gubatan

Aug 53 min read

About Gout and How to Keep it from Ruining Your Summer

Summer means more opportunities to live a more active lifestyle, but what happens when your own body creates obstacles that can...

Lingomedical

Aug 53 min read

ASIA syndrome

Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) is a group of conditions that some people develop after being exposed to...

Heat exhausion and heat stroke: know the difference

Callie Tse

Aug 24 min read

Heat exhausion and heat stroke: know the difference

Introduction As climate change continues, and the weather grows increasingly hot, the dangers of heat illnesses become more and more...

nursefreed2

Jul 222 min read

Navigating Eldercare Living Options

Oh, No! Mom fell and broke her hip. Dad has dementia in addition to physical issues and cannot safely stay home by himself. Where does...

Cancer's Ripple Effect: Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Families

Lubna Rao

Jul 104 min read

Cancer's Ripple Effect: Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Families

Cancer is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting not only the individuals diagnosed with the disease but also deeply impacting...

Kelley Wells

Jul 83 min read

Salmonella: A Public Health Issue

Introduction Salmonella is a bacterium that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. It is commonly spread through contaminated...

carterchloem

Jul 53 min read

A "FliRT"acious Summer With COVID

Trinity Care Foundation/ Flickr cc Summer is here and COVID-19 may be the last thing on our minds, but COVID-19 is still here to play....

Rare Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders

gakpubi

Jul 42 min read

Rare Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Rare diseases are individually rare but collectively common. Rare diseases are often devastating in babies, but with early diagnosis...

Social Connections: A Pathway to Better Health

Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN

Jul 35 min read

Social Connections: A Pathway to Better Health

Friendships and close family relationships can make our lives feel more fulfilling, but do they impact our physical health as well?...

colinhong0

Jun 303 min read

What is heat exhaustion?

Overview Summer has finally arrived. But in recent years, the joy and the thought of warm and cozy days filled with outdoor activities...

Hannah Woolston

Jun 292 min read

Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke

During the summer, we experience some of the longest days of the year. More time is spent outdoors, and heat-related illnesses become...

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

Jun 273 min read

Breast Cancer in Black Women

Breast cancer disproportionately affects Black women in America. Learn more about reducing your risks and being proactive with prevention.

It's a Wonderful Summer Day, With a Chance of Heat Stroke: A Quick Rundown of Heat Stroke

jasnoordoggar

Jun 262 min read

It's a Wonderful Summer Day, With a Chance of Heat Stroke: A Quick Rundown of Heat Stroke

Written by: Jasnoor Doggar With global average temperatures on the rise due to global warming, heat stroke is becoming more and more...

Jennifer Melcomian

Jun 243 min read

Clinical Considerations for Summer

Introduction As the days get warmer and the official start of summer approaches, it is important to note that apart from the joys of...