Bridging the Gap: Improving Healthcare Access for Minority Populations in the US
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Imagine rushing to the emergency…
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Imagine rushing to the emergency…
Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases… there are so many chronic illnesses tied to poor mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are the power plants of our…
“There are no incurable diseases if one lives in harmony with nature.” – Ann Wigmore Did you know that your gut microbiome is home to trillions…
‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’– Hippocrates Imagine walking through a grocery store, picking up a box of cereal labeled “healthy,”…
Did you know your body is home to around 100,000 trillion mitochondria? That’s right – these tiny powerhouses are everywhere, working behind the scenes to keep…
“Your kidneys filter 200 liters (53 gallons) of fluid per day. Show them some love” – National Kidney Foundation Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a…
The proverb, “The tree that bends does not break,” highlights the importance of adaptability in the face of adversity. But if we think in a…
Imagine having a body that carries extra weight but has weak, thin muscles. That’s Sarcopenic Obesity (SO) in a nutshell. And as you may already…
Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time, was motivated by his own experience and those of his classmates to…
As we age, our metabolic rate slows down, and we tend to pack on unwanted pounds while losing muscle mass. To combat this, we often…
“Exercise is a form of self-care, not punishment.” – Think about it! Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time,…
“Deep breathing is our nervous system’s love language.” – Dr. Lauren Mersy Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing…
“Just get 150 minutes of exercise per week” “Make sure you’re walking 10K steps a day” “Aim to get at least a 25-minute workout into…
Our intern, Rennie Chi, noticed that her classmates often skip breakfast, eat junk and fast foods and don’t drink adequate water. As a health and…
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough because it keeps getting worse over time and can affect your quality of life as it…
Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time, was motivated by his own experience and those of his classmates (who…
If the events of this year have felt overwhelming, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us may have faced unprecedented challenges, from the shift to…
In recent months, the drug Ozempic has been building in popularity for its significant weight loss effects. It’s heralded by celebrities and influencers alike, and…
Diabetes is more than just watching your sugar intake – it’s a complex metabolic condition influenced by a variety of factors including genetics, lifestyle choices,…
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a catalyst for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United…