Anyone would love savoring a scoop of refreshing ice cream on a scorching summer day or cozying up with hot chocolate during chilly winters. However, life is anything but simple for diabetics. It is a complex journey with twists and turns that can impact vital organs like the heart, kidneys, nerves, blood vessels, and even […]
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Autoimmune diseases severely impact more than 50 million Americans, and there has been a worrying increase in cases in recent years, according to the Autoimmune Association. These diseases are caused by an attack from our very own immune system. Immune cells called T cells are often involved in a faulty immune response — as their
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According to a 2021 report by Alzheimer’s Disease International, someone in the world develops dementia every three seconds. It is an extremely common disease and diagnoses will only become more frequent; over 30 years, the number of people with dementia is expected to grow by 84 million. Alzheimer’s disease alone accounts for 80% of dementia
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“Go outside and take a breath of fresh air” is a phrase we have all heard before. When facing a mental block or feeling frustrated and stressed, stepping outside can be therapeutic and relaxing. In fact, nature can be so therapeutic that some psychiatric professionals have even begun prescribing nature breaks to their patients. Mental
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Tucker Marr, an avid hockey player and analyst at Deloitte, suffered a fractured right skull and a subdural hematoma after falling down a flight of stairs. These injuries are critical and warrant emergency surgical treatment, a procedure called a craniectomy. Craniotomies are performed to reduce swelling, pressure, or bleeding in the brain, all of which
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As patients, doctors have earned our trust and attention. We choose them based on experience, recommendation, or prestige, but ultimately, we put our care in their hands. Despite this trust, we expect to maintain free will when deciding to continue or decline treatment. For those with exacerbated neurodegenerative diseases and various mental disorders, would you
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On Sept. 12, 2023, an FDA advisory committee concluded that over-the-counter (OTC) oral phenylephrine — the main active ingredient in Sudafed PE — is ineffective as a treatment for nasal congestion. This finding did not strike healthcare practitioners as “especially surprising” given that its efficacy has been controversial for decades. Despite this, the ingredient is
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You have just gotten back from a long day of work to eat dinner. You pick up your fork, take a generous scoop of food, and are instantly disappointed. Where is the flavor? Where is the satisfying reward of a savory meal? Luckily, the saltshaker on your table is an easy fix. However, this common
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Let’s face it, hair care is not an easy task. Personally, it takes me around four to five minutes of brushing my hair to get it looking presentable, and even then, the outside world could easily not cooperate and mess up my look. However for some people, no matter how hard they try, their hair
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