How to stay safe while having fun this Halloween
Halloween is a favorite fall celebration in the United States and elsewhere in the world. This year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic poses some challenges for enthusiasts of this holiday. How can you have fun and…
Cardiovascular health most important to reduce diabetes risk
A recent study investigated the effects of good cardiovascular health (CVH) in preventing type 2 diabetes (T2D) among middle-aged individuals.The results suggest that middle-aged adults with a healthy heart have a reduced risk of developing…
Medical Myths: 15 breast cancer misconceptions
In 2020, 685,000 people died from breast cancer, and 2.3 million received a diagnosis. It reported: “As of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in…
What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It happens when blood sugar levels rise due to problems with the use or production of insulin. It can appear at any age, but it…
Sexual health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in the United States. In April 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, in 2019, STIs had reached an all-time high for…
Medical myths: All about skin
Our skin plays multiple roles. For instance, it helps keep our insides inside and blocks the path of pathogens. It also helps us stay warm when it is cold and cool down when it is…
How can we prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in children?
Children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 in record numbers across the United States. As most children are not old enough to get vaccinated, hospitalizations could further increase as schools reopen. Doctors and epidemiologists are thus…
Everything you need to know about fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic syndrome that causes bodily pain and mental distress. Symptoms of fibromyalgia can be confused with those of arthritis, or joint inflammation. However, unlike arthritis, it has not been found…
What to know about ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a relatively common long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is similar to Crohn’s disease. The colon removes nutrients from undigested…
Obesity
Obesity is a major risk factor for various metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), today, most of the world’s population lives in countries where obesity kills more people than…