More people are paying attention to their cleanliness habits, and that includes the proper washing of hands. Washing your hands regularly can prevent you from catching diseases spread by disease-causing microbes and pathogens like the coronavirus. Hand washing has to...
Over 37 million Americans were food insecure in 2018. This is an estimated one in nine Americans. More than 11 million children are included in this figure. According to the USDA, or U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is the dearth of dependable access to...
Bariatric surgery is a term that encompasses weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass. These procedures help implement changes to the digestive system to let the patient lose weight. Bariatric surgery has its place when exercise and diet have not worked, as well...
Even in its mildest form, a case of sleep apnea can become an extremely disrupting element in a person’s life. At its worst, however, sleep apnea can bring about brain damage or even death. Whether a sleep-deprived person crashes their car due to impaired levels...
While diabetes is a common condition, it is a complex and widely misunderstood disease. Millions of people are currently living with this chronic illness, while many more are diagnosed or have loved ones who are affected by it. It is a serious ailment that can result...
Diabetes is frequently in the news as a consequence of the current obesity crisis. It is a chronic disease that affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. When the body does not produce enough of this substance, it can...
