July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. Established to honor the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, an advocate for mental health awareness and co-founder of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Urban Los Angeles, …
Embrace Summer Comfort: Managing Bunions in Warm Weather Summer is the season of sunshine, beach days, and outdoor adventures. However, for those with bunions, the warmer months can bring added discomfort. Bunions, those painful bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe, can make wearing sandals and enjoying summer activities a challenge. …
In celebration of National Minority Health Month, we explore the impact of diversity in clinical trials on public health. Clinical trials play a crucial role in medical research by testing the safety and efficacy of new treatments, making it essential that they accurately reflect the population they aim to serve. Read on to learn more …
Bunions can be a real pain—literally. If you’re struggling with bunion discomfort, fear not. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to help you navigate bunion pain, from effective management techniques to essential insights into bunion removal surgery. Alleviate Inflammation with Ice Packs Combat bunion-related inflammation by applying ice packs to the affected area. This natural remedy …
When I retired after working for the school district for the last 45 years, I thought I had it all planned out. I’m on the healthier side of 67, but eventually, I began thinking a lot about the future and what would be left behind once I pass on. While looking for volunteer opportunities, I …
If you have kidney disease damage, it means your kidneys can’t filter the way they should. Those with this chronic disease are typically on diet restrictions, and many are getting dialysis too. It can be overwhelming to manage everything in a typical week, but it can seem impossible during the holidays. A kidney-friendly Thanksgiving is …
New ways to treat, detect, and prevent different diseases are discovered all the time. But those potential options aren’t just put out to the public with a Hail Mary and good luck. Whether it be a drug, device, or therapeutic approach, every intervention is taken through the clinical trial process. Why? Well, they help us …
Fibroscan is one of the most powerful tools in the management of liver disease. The fibroscan works by emitting a small pulse of energy. The waves move quickly through damaged or stiffer tissues in the liver. The speed is then calculated, and your healthcare provider can determine if further action is needed. The fibroscan results …
The liver is the body’s largest solid organ. Weighing around 3 pounds in adulthood, it is roughly the size of a football. It has many essential metabolic functions, converting what we eat into substances our body can use, storing them until they need to be used. Your liver is an amazing organ. Here are 5 …
Sunblock, towels, water, and sunglasses are some of the things to remember to bring along during those adventurous summertime outings. If you have kidney disease, keeping yourself safe, involves a little more. Your kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from your blood. Kidney disease compromises your ability to perform those essential functions. If you have kidney …
