In the past, cancer treatments consisted of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted drug therapies. Over the last several years, immunotherapy has risen to the forefront of cancer treatments. It uses the patient’s own immune system to attack cancer cells, and it has been quickly gaining traction in the cancer community. One immunotherapy approach is […]
What is ALS?
Learn about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), including the types, symptoms, diagnosis process, treatment options, and available resources.
The Tide Pod Challenge: What You Need to Know
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.
