December 23, 2020
Understanding the Liver’s Role in Digestion
The liver is the body’s second-largest organ, second only to the skin. This approximately 3-pound, football-sized organ plays an important role making sure our bodies are...
November 25, 2020
Five Liver Damage Warning Signs
The liver is football-sized organ under your right rib cage. It is crucial for digesting food and clearing toxic substances from the body. The liver breaks down toxic substances such as...
October 23, 2020
Debunking 5 Common Myths About the Flu Shot
Every year, it’s important to do what we can to reduce the spread of contagious respiratory illnesses, especially in the fall and winter months of flu season. But this year...
September 28, 2020
What is the Difference Between Phase 3 and 4 Clinical Trials?
Clinical research is crucial to the development of treatments and medications as we know them today. In order for a medical treatment to be approved for use...
August 31, 2020
Eight Different Paid Clinical Trials in Florida
Clinical trials are necessary for the development and improvement of all medical treatments offered to the public. Volunteering in clinical trials is a good way to play a...
July 29, 2020
How to Improve Diversity and Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
All experimental medications and therapies go through the clinical research process, and minority representation in clinical trials is paramount...
June 26, 2020
Men’s Health: 5 Preventative Tips
June is Men’s Health Month, and accordingly, it's a great time to improve men’s awareness of preventative health care measures. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
May 29, 2020
How Are Vaccines Developed?
There’s a reason why diseases such as smallpox, polio, and measles sound like archaic ailments that are no longer relevant. Thanks to the development of vaccines, smallpox has been...
April 24, 2020
How Does the Immune System Work?
The immune system is the body’s natural defense against infections and illnesses—someone who is especially susceptible to sicknesses may have a weak immune system. Even someone with...
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Preparedness and Safety Information
As many have seen in the news, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11th. Shortly thereafter, President Trump declared the COVID-19...
