October 3, 2023
Postpartum Thyroiditis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Introduction Postpartum thyroiditis is a relatively rare condition affecting about 5% of the US population. In this condition, the thyroid gland becomes inflamed and enlarged.…
September 28, 2023
What Are The Best Snacks For Gestational Diabetes?
Introduction Gestational diabetes is the type of diabetes that occurs after pregnancy. If one has diabetes before pregnancy, then it is not considered gestational. Gestational…
September 14, 2023
Diabetes Swollen Feet: Causes & Treatments
Introduction Diabetes swollen feet are a common complication that people with diabetes face. It occurs because diabetes can affect a person’s blood circulation and thus…
June 23, 2023
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism: A Brief Comparison
Introduction The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located in the neck that regulates various bodily functions. When the thyroid gland malfunctions, it can…
April 11, 2023
Is Type 2 Diabetes An Autoimmune Disease?
Introduction Key findings from the International Diabetes Federation reveal there were 537 million adults living with diabetes in 2021 resulting in 6.7 million deaths which…
April 3, 2023
What is Sinus Arrhythmia? Is it Life-Threatening?
Introduction Before asking “what is sinus arrhythmia?” we should know about the normal sinus rhythm. A normal sinus rhythm (NSR) is a rhythm that originates…
February 6, 2023
Safety of Clinical Trials: Are Clinical Trials Safe?
What are Clinical Trials? According to World Health Organization (WHO), clinical trials study new tests and treatments and evaluate their effects on human well-being and…