How Forever Chemicals Are Causing the Health Crisis of the Century
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are becoming horrifically common throughout the United States. PFAS are chemicals created by humans that have been used in manufactured products since the 1950s. These synthetics are informally called forever chemicals because... read more
Who Has Access to Your Medical Data? A Guide to Medical Scams
Phishing and scams that steal medical data continue to grow, and cybercrime now impacts the security of more than 80% of businesses worldwide. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to medical phishing scams due to being generally more trusting and wealthy than... read more
How Do We Combat Zoonotic Pathogens in the Age of Pandemics?
What is a zoonosis? A zoonosis is an infectious disease that can be transferred from a human to an animal. Over half of all infectious diseases come from a zoonotic origin. Zoonotic diseases of the past include severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Human... read more
How to Manage and Reduce Your Risk of High Blood Pressure
Did you know that 1 in every 3 American adults has high blood pressure? Nearly 68 million U.S. adults live with the condition, and around 20% are unaware they have it. Referred to as “the silent killer,” this condition can be hard to spot because it manifests in the... read more