Cancer / Illness

The Invisible Impact of Missing Teeth: Why Replacing Them Matters
By Mounir Iskandar · 1 day ago
When it comes to missing teeth, it’s easy to think that if no one can see the gap, it’s not a big deal. However, even a hidden missing tooth can affect your oral health and ...
Why a Root Canal Might Be the Best News for Your Tooth
By Randy Machen · 1 day ago
Root canals often get a bad reputation for being one of the most painful and invasive treatments. However, the truth is that they’re one of the best procedures for saving a damaged tooth in dentistry. ...
How Faith and Resilience Shaped My Post-Cancer Journey
By Barbara Rodriguez · 1 week ago
When I was diagnosed with lung cancer in July 2023, my world turned upside down. Like anyone facing such news, I was terrified. But more than anything, I was uncertain about what the future held ...
Exploring the Impact of Malaria on Global Health: Financial Implications and Strategies for Prevention
By Solomon Lartey · 1 month ago
Exploring the Impact of Malaria on Global Health: Financial Implications and Strategies for Prevention 1. Introduction Malaria, an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes, has plagued humanity for ...
The Importance Of Regular STD Testing
By James Marks · 3 months ago
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health challenge worldwide, affecting millions of individuals each year. Regular testing for STDs is a crucial aspect of sexual health that often goes overlooked, yet it plays ...
E. coli Explained: History and Characteristics of the Bacterium
By Paul Willocks · 4 months ago
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the intestines of humans and warm-blooded animals. It is a highly diverse species, comprising both harmless and pathogenic strains. The harmless ...
Advanced Rolfing Fort Worth Dallas - Rolfing and Scoliosis
By John Barton, Advanced Rolfing Fort Worth Dallas · 7 months ago
Rotoscoliosis is a pathology that is ongoing and continuous over time and is always falling out of balance. The central nervous system is the initiator of scoliosis and manifests as rotation, counter-rotation, and compression in ...
The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Dementia
By Nonnie Breytspraak · 7 months ago
The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Dementia People with diabetes are almost 60% more likely to develop dementia. Could Dementia be Type 3 Diabetes? What is Dementia? The National Institute on Aging defines dementia ...
The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
By Ann Liu · 9 months ago
In the intricate dance of health and wellness, the partnership between sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease stands out as a poignant reminder of our body's interconnected systems. This connection, often overlooked, serves as a critical ...
The Impact of Exercise on Immune Health: Unveiling the Body's Defense Mechanism
By Sa’quan Hicks · 9 months ago
The Impact of Exercise on Immune Health: Unveiling the Body's Defense Mechanism The intricate relationship between exercise and immune health has been a subject of profound scientific inquiry. As we navigate the realms of physical ...
Type of Seizure Disorders
By Robin Akins · 10 months ago
Have you ever witnessed the unpredictable storm of a seizure? The sudden, involuntary waves that disrupt the brain's normal activity, turning a person's world upside down in mere moments. This is the stark reality of ...
Can PTSD Cause Executive Dysfunction?
By Robin Akins · 10 months ago
Can PTSD Cause Executive Dysfunction? Did you know that about 6% of the US population suffers from PTSD? This amounts to about 15 million adults! If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms after ...
Executive Dysfunction Has Nothing to do with Being an Executive
By Robin Akins · 10 months ago
The term "executive dysfunction" might sound like it's about problems faced by business executives. But actually, it's not about that at all. Executive dysfunction is a condition that makes it hard for people to handle ...
What Autistic People Want You to Know About Autism
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
The world of autism awareness is more complex than you might realize. Too often, these campaigns exclude and alienate autistic people. When you talk about autism, how can you make them feel included? As I ...
Advances in Alzheimer's: Gamma Light Therapy, Bacteria, and Inflammation
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
The last five years have seen promising research and applications in the fight against Alzheimer's. Perhaps the most interesting discovery is that of Li-Huei Tsai, Ed Boyden, and other associates (2016). Their gamma light therapy ...
How do you know whether your child or you have APD?
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
Auditory processing disorder, otherwise known as APD, refers to a condition whereby you find it difficult to understand sounds, including spoken words.  If you are wondering whether you or your child has APD, we have ...
Mild Cognitive Impairment--A Precursor to Dementia?
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
We all know the feeling of forgetting where we left our keys or the name of someone we just met. Usually, it's no big deal. But what if these slip-ups start happening more frequently? This ...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Doesn't Just Affect Combat Soldiers
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
When you hear the term PTSD, otherwise known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, you may conjure up images of someone who is tormented by flashbacks of their time fighting in Iran or Afghanistan. While this ...
The Three Most Common Disabilities
By Robin Akins · 11 months ago
Dealing with chronic pain from physical disabilities can be incredibly frustrating. As a result, millions of people around the world have to contend with on a daily basis due to one of many physical disabilities. ...
4 Reasons Seniors Should Prioritize Oral Hygiene
By Dave Lee · 1 year ago
Although it should be a top priority, patients of all ages neglect their dental care. For seniors, it’s especially important to prioritize oral hygiene – it will benefit both your oral and overall health! To ...