Most Realistic Shows About Healthcare to Watch
Healthcare is a complex and dynamic field that involves the care and treatment of individuals with various medical conditions. The portrayal of healthcare in television shows has been a popular topic for years. While some shows may exaggerate or simplify aspects of...
How Viruses Become Pandemics
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted fears about pandemics. Scientists use mathematical methods to understand the spread of a virus. Although each person can pass on a virus or germ to someone they contact, the disease won't spread if the individual has a resistance...
Social Media and Mental Health
Last year, Instagram made headlines for suppressing likes to prevent users from feeling hurt by the increasing popularity of comparable content. But are these efforts helping with mental health issues? According to Jacqueline Sperling, a psychologist who works with...
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Might Actually Keep
For many people, a new year is a time to start afresh. For others, it means setting goals and implementing healthy habits. Unfortunately, most people fail to stick to their resolutions because they are too restrictive or unsustainable. This is why people make the same...
Giving Up Sugar for New Year’s? Here Are Some Tips
Getting too much sugar can be very harmful to your health. It can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, tooth decay, and cancer. In addition, it can lead to obesity and other chronic conditions. Americans consume around 55 to 92 grams of added sugar a day....
Tips for Recovering From a Concussion
A concussion is a brain injury that can affect the brain's functioning. Its effects are usually temporary but can cause problems with memory, concentration, and balance. Usually caused by a blow to the head, they can also happen because of violent shaking. Although a...
Common Questions About Medical Cannabis
Although medical cannabis has been legalized in many states, there are still some common questions that prospective patients have about this treatment plan. Because of the bad rep that this treatment can get, many individuals have naturally come to have reservations...
Essential Travel Tips for Diabetics
With advances in medical technology, people with diabetes are now able to enjoy an active lifestyle. It is now possible for them to travel more easily and safely as they can be screened before departure and monitored while traveling. However, there are some...
When Should You Be Screened for Each Kind of Cancer?
Cancer screenings should be a regular part of everyone’s health routine. If people don’t go to the doctor regularly, however, they may be unsure of the right time to get screened for different types of cancers. This guide will advise you about the right times to begin...
From Plant to Pill: How Medicine is Made
Synthesizing a medicine from a plant is a complex and fascinating process. Although it may seem too intricate for most people to understand, scientists follow the same steps most of the time for determining what’s in a plant and how to make it useful to humans in...