Spring is here, and it is often that time of the year that we all look forward to. The weather brings in more daylight, warmer weather, and more daylight with a renewed sense of spirit. If you haven’t worked on your new year plans, it’s time to revamp and recommit yourself to your health and…
The COVID-19 pandemic is a significant public health crisis today, but it is on the tips of everyone’s thumbs and tongues. However, the CDC declared a growing epidemic in a congruent health crisis. One of those include sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and diseases (STDs). One of the significant drawbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic is that…
Research suggests that about 2-3% of Americans experience panic disorder in a given year. It is twice as common in women as in men. It is a disorder that can interfere with daily life, leading to people missing work, going to many doctor visits, and avoiding situations where they fear experiencing a panic attack. One…
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. According to the reports, one person dies every 36 seconds in the US from heart disease. About 659,000 people in the US die from heart disease every year. If we add to lifestyle factors like not smoking and engaging in regular exercises, diet is one…
The Omicron variant is one of the highly infectious COVID-19 variants that renders many key treatments ineffective. Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) panel has recommended using two more drugs against the virus. The WHO guidelines, recently published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), strongly recommended the use of baricitinib as an alternative to interleukin-6 (IL-6)…
Is your skin getting dry a lot? Well, it may happen due to the winter season, but you must note that winters are not the sole reason for dry skin. It may happen due to some factors that may include micronutrient deficiencies, allergies, and dehydration aging. Depending on the cause of your dry skin, different…
We do not doubt that the pandemic has taken a toll on our lives. But it doesn’t mean that we stop living our lives to the fullest. You must not constrain yourself and welcome 2022 with an open mind of hopes and stay stronger. If you are struggling to understand where to start, you can…
Starting from Jan. 1, 2022, Americans will get protection from receiving surprise medical bills under the No Surprise Act. At the beginning of the new year, a new law came into effect. This bill will put an end to surprise medical bills for insured people who receive emergency medical care and other health services in…
The Omicron variant (B.1.1.529), a new coronavirus variant emerged first in South Africa. Right after a few weeks when the scientists in Botswana and South Africa first alerted the world about the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, researchers started to understand the implications its mutations might impose, which far exceed the number of any…
It is finally that time of the year when life goals can take a break, important meetings can get postponed, and stress can hide somewhere for a while. It is the year-end with New Year and Christmas just around the corner. The holiday season is a special thing, and everyone must be safe and healthy…