Everyone has dreamt at least once in their lives to pursue a medical career and when it comes to thinking about starting such a noble profession, bear in mind that this is a pretty steep road one has to climb…
It is easy to accept defeat, succumb to self-pity and blame your stars when there is a crisis. And if this crisis is as gigantic as Ovarian Cancer, you need the strength of iron not to break down. But thanks…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD is a digestive ailment that affects the lower part of the esophageal sphincter, the muscle ring located in the middle of the stomach and the esophagus. Most people, including many pregnant women experience…
Everyone knows the commercials for LifeAlert – “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” – but despite the general public’s awareness of falls and the risks they present in the elderly, many people still don’t know about some of the…
Today, back pain is one of the most common health complaints. But, whilst many people turn to massage therapy, ergonomic office furniture, heat pads and painkillers to combat their pain and discomfort, little stop to think about how what they…
With so much work to do, it’s no surprise that average college students often find themselves pressed for time, under a lot of pressure, and eating whenever they can fit it in. As a student, it’s often hard to break…
According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes. The current trends in American diet and lifestyle will only cause this number to grow in the coming years. A recent report released by the CDC states that…
One of the biggest beauty trends of 2016 was undoubtedly the rise of at-home teeth whitening. From the custom kits created by your dentist for at-home application, to the over-the-counter lotions and potions promising to deliver whiter teeth. This has…
The best way to fight bedsores is by taking the necessary precautions to prevent them from forming or at least reduce the risk – appropriate medical devices, preventative measures such as repositioning the bedridden patient routinely, and watching vulnerable locations…
Gestational surrogacy is a complex issue, but many families find that it offers an unexpected opportunity. If you want to have children but haven’t been able to conceive, then you should explore whether gestational surrogacy is the right answer for…
Smartphones are quickly becoming invaluable resources for nursing students around the globe. These devices are useful tools for checking answers on calculations; studying different parts of the body, conditions, or treatment; and maintaining a healthy mind and body. The large…
In the medical industry, nursing is the largest profession in the field of health care. Florence Nightingale provided the building blocks for the field more than one hundred and fifty years ago. Florence said, “every woman must at some time…