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

    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

  By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. Most of us crave peace and quiet after a long day, and, fortunately, most are able to find it. However, some people hear a dull ringing or buzzing even when there

  In observance of Food Safety Education Month, which took place in September, this article discusses facts about food safety, cooking, and food illness prevention measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 48 million people get sick from food-borne illnesses yearly.1 In the United States (US), the

  Pumpkin is a nutritional food with multiple health benefits.1 In a 100g serving, pumpkin contains approximately 2mg of calcium, 340mg of potassium, and 44mg of phosphorus.2 The seeds of pumpkins are rich in nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus, which can help reduce and prevent inflammation and arthritis.

  Obesity is a common condition among older adults, which negatively influences physical mobility limitations. Regular exercise and weight management helps to improve physical activity and mobility. Naturally, weight loss is associated with loss muscle mass, due to the amount of stress on the muscles being reduced as weight loss