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Alex Baek-Nadell
19 hours ago3 min read
You are what you eat: the gut microbiome's role in triggering autoimmune diseases.
Introduction Around 5-8% of the global population suffers from autoimmune disease. A wide array of symptoms can debilitate millions for...
Shiting Wang
20 hours ago3 min read
Understanding and Managing Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly...
Shiting Wang
Dec 314 min read
Understanding and Managing Gout
Gout is a prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the body. While it primarily affects...
Alex Baek-Nadell
Dec 14, 20243 min read
Living with Lupus: Symptoms, Treatments, and Hope for the Future
Introduction Imagine waking up every day unsure of if your body will betray you. An unexplained rash, fever, or intense pain can manifest...
Shiting Wang
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Understanding and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints but can also have systemic effects on other...
Shreya Santhosh
Dec 2, 20244 min read
The Silent Disease: Osteoporosis and its Signs
What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that results in a reduction of bone mass and deterioration of bone...
Danial Gillan
Nov 23, 20243 min read
Tendonitis: Common and easily dealt with
Relevant anatomy of Tendonitis Tendonitis is a common sports-related injury in areas where muscles anchor to a bone through a tendon. For...
olgalavrenyuk
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Recognizing the Early Signs of Osteoarthritis and Tips for Slowing its Progression
According to National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, "osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in...
Mulualem Anteneh
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: More than Just a Butterfly Rash
Systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE for short, is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause grouped under lupus disorders. It is most...
Alex Baek-Nadell
Aug 27, 20243 min read
When Your Body Turns Against You: Exploring Sjögren's Disease
Introduction Around 8,551,845 people in the United States alone suffer from autoimmune diseases. Generally autoimmune diseases are...
Rowan Osman
Jul 8, 20242 min read
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, mood disorders and sleep disorders. It's...
Shumala Jayakrishna
Jun 23, 20243 min read
To Crack or Not to Crack: Debunking Knuckle-Cracking Myths
We all know that satisfying pop when knuckles are cracked, often sparking immediate relief or a disapproving glance from someone nearby....
Hannah Woolston
May 30, 20242 min read
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which your body attacks the tissues of your joints, causing swelling and...
jennikollker
May 15, 20243 min read
The Creaky Truth About Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis? Arthritis is a broad term that refers to inflammation in one or more of your joints. While there are over 100...
mquarry101
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or commonly referred to as EDS is a rare group of inherited disorders that mostly...
minamohamed2004
Apr 6, 20242 min read
Lupus Disease (SLE) : Unmasked
You have most certainly heard of celebrities such as Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, and Micheal Jackson. These top celebrities all hold a...
Etsubdink Getu
Mar 16, 20244 min read
The Preventable Yet Deadly Chronic Heart Disease in Developing Countries
For those outside the medical field, chronic heart disease is often assumed to be a condition affecting only the elderly. However, those...
Muskan
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Exploring the Ganglion Cysts; Its Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
If you are a woman between the ages of 15-40, you have three times more risk of having a Ganglion Cyst. If that previous sentence alarmed...
ann mcrae
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Collagen Supplementation: Is It For You?
Photo credit: Nutritional Medicine Reviews Collagen is a protein that makes up most of the connective tissues in the human body. There...
Sachin M Chaudary
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Frosty Extremities: Is it Poor Circulation or Raynaud's Phenomenon?
If your fingers or toes frequently become pale or ghostly white and lose sensation in the cold, you might initially attribute it to poor...
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