Gina, Master of Clinical Pharmacy 
Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure, is a long-term condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. This extra pressure forces the heart to work harder, which over time can damage blood vessels and important organs such as the … Read more
A heart attack, also known as a Myocardial Infarction, is a medical emergency due to a shortage of blood flow to the heart muscles. If a heart attack doesn’t receive immediate medical attention, it can lead to permanent heart damage or death. The CDC reports that around 805,000 people in the United States suffer heart … Read more
“Researchers estimate that 34 million people living in the United States have diabetes.” Diabetes is a disease in which the blood sugar or blood glucose levels become too high resulting in insulin resistance or less production in the body. Long term exposure to such a metabolic disease leads to serious damage to the heart, blood … Read more
“Researchers estimate that at least 70 per cent of adults experience one traumatic event in their lifetime.” How an individual will react to a traumatic event varies from person to person. Such an event in life can cause physical and mental damage to a person in injury, anxiety, and depression. It is said that 20 … Read more
People usually don’t think much about temporomandibular joints (TMJ), although we use them a lot in our day-to-day activities. It is a joint that connects the jawbone to your skull. Your temporomandibular joints come into action every time you talk, swallow, and chew. Temporomandibular joints (TMJ) dysfunction occurs when something goes wrong with your jaw … Read more
Does Snoring Means Good Sleep? Snoring can be a sign of a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, when comparing snorers and non-snorers, snorers without sleep apnea face thickening or abnormalities in the carotid artery. This is due to the vibrations produced from snoring, causing trauma and inflammation in the artery. These changes can cause … Read more
“Omicron has been designated as a Variant of Concern,” Says the World Health Organization. As we enter the third year of the pandemic, it is a cause of concern for everyone. The pandemic is still up and running; millions of people are getting infected every day. SARS- CoV2 virus has mutated multiple times since the … Read more
The world needs to stand united if this pandemic is to ever end. Countries need to support each other in terms of medical and financial help. People need to realize that every effort to stop the spread of the virus counts. New strains of the coronavirus like Delta and Omicron variants are causing havoc in … Read more
Digestive problems can affect anyone at any age. They can make daily life uncomfortable and even cause stress around eating. Whether caused by lifestyle, diet, or underlying conditions, addressing these problems promptly is key to maintaining your overall well-being. While mild issues often go away on their own, ongoing or repeated problems need proper attention. … Read more
“Young people can have high blood pressure too,” says CDC You can be in the early years of your life and still be diagnosed with high blood pressure. Gone are the days when medical complications like high blood pressure were just a disease that old people had. As the years have gone by, advancement in … Read more
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