by Candace Smith | Nov 29, 2023 | General Updates
Global health security is the collective efforts and measures taken by the international community to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from threats to public health that have the potential to cross borders and affect people worldwide. The concept is to have...
by Candace Smith | Oct 24, 2023 | COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, is a chronic and progressive (meaning it gets worse over time) lung disease that obstructs the airway making it difficult to breathe. While there is no cure for COPD, various treatments and lifestyle changes...
by Candace Smith | Sep 15, 2023 | Mental Health
Nutrition can have a significant impact on depression, and the relationship between the two is quite complex. Depression or major depressive disorder is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. The...
by Candace Smith | Aug 25, 2023 | Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain. This leads to cognitive decline and memory loss. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. In many cases, the disease primarily affects older adults, and the...
by Candace Smith | Jul 18, 2023 | Diabetes
Diabetes is a medical condition that affects how a person’s body regulates blood sugar also known as glucose. Glucose is needed to turn food into energy for the body. Insulin, which is a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps regulate its absorption into cells. ...
