Most women don’t realize their bones are silently responding to the hormonal shifts in their body, long before any symptoms appear. What often goes unnoticed is how closely women’s hormones and diet work together to keep bones strong. Throughout a woman’s life, shifts in hormones, especially estrogen, quietly influence how quickly bones are built or […]
Throughout history, emotions have been conveyed through music. Recent studies demonstrate that emotional music significantly impacts the way people experience certain chronic conditions, like depression. Almost like an innate response, researchers are beginning to understand how music and sound affect the body’s physiological response to stress, the brain’s chemistry, and the way we process emotions. […]
This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Dénia, Spain, with Baylor University to study Spanish. The experience was both enriching and eye-opening, not only in terms of language and culture but also in how healthcare differs across countries. The trip itself was an amazing cultural experience. The Spanish seaside town of […]
This summer, we had the unique opportunity to participate in the Baylor University Tropical Medicine Summer Institute, held at the renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston. As prospective doctors, the experience was both enlightening and necessary for our future careers in healthcare. Houston, often regarded as the biggest hub for infectious diseases in the United […]
This post comes from a personal experience of my sister and mine. Four years ago, our family was confronted with the daunting reality of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) when our mother was diagnosed with this aggressive and rare form of breast cancer. TNBC is distinguished by the absence of estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and HER2 […]
Rapamycin, originally discovered in a soil bacterium, is not just a drug used to prevent organ rejection; it’s also emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. Here’s a simple breakdown of how rapamycin is helping to pave new paths in oncology and what its future might hold. The Science of Rapamycin […]
When you have cancer, choosing the right treatment is crucial but can feel overwhelming. Luckily, there’s types of treatment that doesn’t involve major surgery. It’s called interventional radiology, and it offers simpler, less invasive ways to help manage and even prevent cancer from getting worse. Here’s a quick look at three helpful procedures: Radiofrequency Ablation […]
Everybody complains that they are stressed, whether it has to do with the economy, work, school, or just random events that trigger feelings of stress and anxiety. Stress is all about feeling an intense amount of physical, emotional, and psychological pressure. While it is in itself an unpleasant experience, the true danger of stress is […]
There is growing literature that highlights the benefits of laughter on health. This article delves into laughter, humor, and their impact on health using scientific evidence. Laughter is a human vocalization that is widely and easily perceived, with various neurological and social significance. According to Gonot-Schoupinsky et al. (2020), the health benefits associated with laughter […]
It is typical to say ‘a dog is a man’s best friend.’ Therefore, one can easily downplay how other pets play a significant role in a man’s life. Throughout the existence of man, cats, fish, birds, hamsters, and many other domesticated animals have been providing company to millions of people globally across all age groups. […]
