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...
February 28, 2020
What Makes a Disease Rare?
You may be familiar with diseases such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy or spina bifida, but what about the 7,000 other rare diseases? Rare diseases—such as certain infectious...
January 29, 2020
Common Women’s Health Concerns and Symptoms
While a healthy diet and regular exercise are beneficial and can slow signs of aging, a healthy lifestyle doesn’t necessarily make anyone immune to disease. Additionally,...
December 24, 2019
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health
Many people consider the start of a new year to be a good time to get a fresh start and make some positive changes—just check out how full your local gym is during the beginning...
November 27, 2019
5 Things You Should Know About Nephrology
Your kidneys play an essential role, essentially acting as a filter to purify your blood and remove waste. They filter an impressive 200 quarts of fluid every 24 hours before...
October 30, 2019
What Causes Liver Cancer?
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s a good time to educate yourself about one of the deadliest forms of cancer—especially if you or a loved one may be at...
