You’ve probably heard of the thyroid gland but may not know why it is vital to your health. Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It ispart...
Health disparities or inequalities are preventable circumstances regarding a person or group’s health caused by disadvantages because of social status, race, ethnicity, educational level, income, or where they live. Health disparities result from the unequal...
COVID-19 vaccination is a hot-button topic regardless of location or population demographic. Like everything in life, almost everyone has an opinion on the subject. What’s crucial, however, is that the view is driven by concrete...
Unarguably, vaccination is one of the greatest success stories of the twentieth century, surpassing the discovery of penicillin and the landing on the moon. Globally, vaccines save at least 2 – 3 million lives a...
These are incredibly challenging times. Globally, people are experiencing radical changes in how they live, work, and play because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The speed and scope of the changes due to COVID-19 may have...
It would be a terrible shame to waste the lessons learned over the nearly three months of this great global timeout – a universal pause never seen before. The world it seems has stood still....
If you’re anything like me, lately, every sniffle or sneeze, any headache or twinge of pain anywhere has me thinking the worst, “Oh no! Do I have the virus?” It’s actually a legitimate concern, not...
Are you sheltering at home like much of the world, doing your best to maintain social distance? The world is grappling with a virus that is spreading faster than we can provide medical care or...
Is Valentine’s Day a big deal for you? Roses and chocolates, heart signs everywhere…do you love everything about the day? Perhaps you have a delightful surprise planned for your loved one – a fun night...
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the world. It is also the most abused drug in the world. The generally accepted use of alcohol for celebrations and relaxation makes you unaware that it...