In 2016, the American Association of Poison Control Centers reported 39 cases of people—between the age of 13 and 19—intentionally eating Tide pods. In 2017, that number grew to 53. In the first two weeks of 2018, 39 cases have already been reported. Kids are posting videos online of themselves intentionally eating tide laundry pods […]
New Patch Being Developed for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, which is a hormone that helps the body break down sugar. Although people with type 2 diabetes still produce insulin, they don’t produce enough. They continuously monitor glucose levels via finger pricks and administer insulin injections as needed. These constant finger pricks and injections can [...]
First Cellular Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease
In the United States, there are currently 30 million people who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers have had their first success with a cellular approach to treating the disease.
Wildfires Affect Californians Long-Term Health
Smoke and pollutants from the California wild fires can have serious long-term implications on our population’s health and wellbeing.
Are You Affected by the New Blood Pressure Guidelines?
As of Monday, November 13th, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated guidelines for high blood pressure for high-risk individuals. Prior to this update, high blood pressure was defined as 140 for systolic blood pressure and 90 for diastolic blood pressure. Now, the high blood pressure targets have moved down to […]
Can Paraplegics Feel Pain?
Paraplegia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to move their legs and lower body due to damage or injury to the spinal cord. A common question that arises is whether paraplegics can feel pain. The answer is yes, paraplegics can feel pain, but the type and intensity of pain they experience may differ […]
