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...
How Do We Handle Medical Waste
As humans, we tend to dispose of goods and services once we find little use for them. In the medical industry, the story is a little different. Objects like needles and gloves must be disposed of after use. To protect the safety of all patients, these items are...
How To Strengthen Your Immune System
Your immune system is critical to your body developing antibodies to fight off viruses, infections, and harmful bacteria. Typically, your immune system weakens as you age. The cells that fight off antibodies take longer to decode unknown antigens in the body and...
How Sugar Affects Cholesterol And The Heart
It’s been well-documented that sugar has an adverse effect on our bodies. A higher consumption than is recommended for sugar results in spiked blood sugar levels along with decreased energy and a higher risk of diabetes. Recently, a study found that adults who consume...
How US Healthcare Will Change From Covid19
The US healthcare system has been tested over the past several weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. All individuals are praising healthcare workers for the sacrifices they are making to save American lives. Makeshift hospitals are being built in convention centers...
Artificial Intelligence and Its Role In Fighting Covid19
Globally, cases of covid19 are on the rise and there seems to be no end in sight for some countries recently hit by the pandemic. While the US cases are increasing day after day, the epicenter of covid19 now is in Europe. Countries like Italy and Spain are slowly...
Tips for Keeping Your Heart Healthy
February is Heart Health Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn more about taking care of your heart so that you can live life to the fullest. Here are a few tips for keeping your heart happy and healthy. Eat the Right Kind of Fats Small amounts of fats are...
Tinnitus & Its Common Treatments
Those who have hearing loss are often the last to realize it, but other hearing issues are more obvious to the sufferer. One such problem is tinnitus, commonly referred to as "ringing in the ears." Most people have experienced a temporary bout of tinnitus, but for...
Signs You Might Need Glasses
We often take our vision for granted. It isn't something we think about often, so you might not even realize that your vision isn't what it should be. Typically vision problems arise gradually. Our eyes change over time, and as they do, our vision can become impaired....
Learning to Manage Your Child’s Food Allergies
In the past few decades, the number of children experiencing food allergies has been on the rise. It can be challenging to have a child with food allergies. From identifying trigger foods to dealing with the emotional consequences of feeling left out or isolated from...