Wegovy is Being Tested to Treat Severe Fatty Liver Disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), affects nearly one-third of the US population (over 100 million people). Obesity is thought to be the most common cause. In some cases, MASLD can develop into a more serious condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Both conditions develop when the liver […]

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: What’s The Difference?

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week occurs in the first week of December each year, highlighting inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Nearly 3 million Americans are living with IBD. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) with similar symptoms, making them easy to confuse. […]

JAK Inhibitors 101

Introduction to JAK Inhibitors If you’ve been asking about treatment options for chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or ulcerative colitis, you may have come across the term JAK inhibitors. These medications represent a newer class of therapies that target specific enzymes involved in the body’s immune response. To understand how they work, it’s helpful […]

Understanding the Effects of Emphysema

Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that falls under the umbrella of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. It primarily affects the tiny air sacs in the lungs, called alveoli, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. In people with emphysema, lung damage […]

Understanding High Blood Pressure

Let’s put it in dramatic terms: if high blood pressure were a character in a story, it would be the quiet neighbor who turns out to be a serial killer. It’s subtle, gives no nasty warning signs, and by the time it makes its move, it’s probably too late to prevent any damage. Now, perhaps […]

Caring for the Ones Who Cared for Us

Caring for a parent with multiple health problems can be time-consuming, physically and emotionally challenging, yet deeply fulfilling. National Parents’ Day, celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July, reminds us to honor parents, which can be done by helping to care for them as they age. The United Nations recognized the importance of honoring aging […]

Living With Young-onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD)

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that primarily affects a person’s movements and mood. It gets worse over time and happens when specific nerve cells in the brain stop making enough dopamine, a chemical that helps create smooth muscle movement. When we think of Parkinson’s disease, many people associate it with something that happens to older […]

Introducing Pulmonary Rehab

Last week, I was hit with that dreaded seasonal flu that has been making the rounds in the northern hemisphere. While most of those nearest and dearest to me recovered after just a few days of bed rest, mine decided to go straight to my lungs, leaving me breathless…and with a severe case of pneumonia. […]

Managing Tinnitus: A Personal Meditation Journey

Tinnitus Awareness Week takes place February 3rd to 9th in 2025. It exists to raise awareness about the available treatments for tinnitus, its symptoms, and how it impacts lives. Tinnitus is the term used to describe what people experience as ringing, buzzing, or humming in their ears, even though no external sound is present. It […]

Understanding Paget’s Disease How Awareness Can Drive Early Detection

It may seem strange to think about, but bone is actually living tissue that constantly breaks down and rebuilds. When a person contracts Paget’s disease, this cycle doesn’t work as it should, causing bones to break down faster than usual. The new bone that forms is weaker and can cause deformities. It sounds similar to […]