The kidneys and liver are essential organs that play crucial roles in maintaining overall health and wellbeing. The kidneys filter waste, regulate fluid balance, and support other vital functions, while the liver plays a central role in metabolism, detoxification, and nutrient storage. Both organs can be affected by various diseases

The human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common viral infections affecting both children and the elderly worldwide.¹ Adults with certain chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for severe disease and hospitalization. RSV season in the United States typically begins in the fall and peaks during

In honor of American Diabetes month, which took place in November, this article discusses the different types of diabetes, treatment, and management techniques. Diabetes occurs when a person’s blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy. With diabetes, the body

By Aliza Becker, BA, MPS DNA damage in the body is responsible for both normal aging and the emergence of certain health conditions.1 The first part of this series examined effects of the diet on telomeres, which caps the ends of individual chromosomes to prevent them from fraying or becoming

By Emily Socolinsky Coach Emily is the Owner and Head Coach of Fivex3 Training in Baltimore, Maryland. “When you’re down on the floor, don’t let anyone else pick you up, pick yourself up.”—Marco Pierre White, British chef, restaurateur and television personality Do you struggle to get down to the floor?

    Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is an inflammatory skin disorder that largely affects infants and adults.1,2 SD often presents with yellow and/or white greasy scaling and erythema on highly sebaceous areas (e.g., scalp, face, chest, back, groin).1,3–5 Erythema can be difficult to determine in individuals with skin of color. Additionally,

  By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. A woman leans in toward a microphone, looking directly into the camera, and whispers softly. A makeup brush gently taps against its container; tiny particles of glitter puff into the air.

  Adopting a gluten-free diet doesn’t mean that grains are off the menu. There are a variety of naturally gluten-free pseudocereals and cereals. This article provides a brief overview of the nutritional properties of the pseudocereal grains amaranth and buckwheat and the cereal grain sorghum. Amaranth One cup of cooked