No one wants to deal with ringworm or eczema. Both are annoying skin conditions that will require treatment. However, seeking treatment requires knowing if you are dealing with one or the other.  So, how can you tell the difference between ringworm and eczema? What is the most obvious indicator? How do their symptoms vary? Keep...

Working toward a better quality of care for everyone is an admirable goal. However, providing this means providing better mental health care in minority communities. This, in turn, requires an open and honest conversation about mental health within these communities.  So, how does this conversation take place? This article will break down some information that...

Staying healthy is an ideal goal for everyone. However, the steps you need to take to stay healthy vary from person to person. For women in minority groups, the steps need to address the specific issues they deal with.  This article will explore some of the best ways women in minority groups can stay healthy....

When people hear the word “dermatitis,” they often think it is just a single condition. However, it is actually an entire range of different conditions. Each of these exhibits slightly differently, is triggered in different ways, and requires different treatments.  This article will look at two specific dermatitis forms: atopic and contact dermatitis. It will...

Mental health issues are important at every stage of development. However, they often go ignored or unaddressed for young people. This is especially true for minority youth groups, who often face more mental health challenges than other youth.  This article will look at several tips to help address mental health for young minority groups. Keep...

Multiple myeloma is a serious health issue. It is a form of cancer that develops within bone marrow due to genetic mutations.  So, since this cancer develops from genetic mutations, does that mean it is hereditary? This article will explore the answer to this question while also looking at other risk factors.  What Is Multiple...

Asthma is now categorized into different types based on a variety of factors. It is no longer considered a single disease. Understanding the differences between each type can help patients manage their condition better. Asthma is an inflammatory lung illness that causes the airways to swell and narrow. Allergens, exercise, colds, or other irritants can...

NMOSD impacts the eyes, spinal cord, and brain. It is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that can cause severe disabilities such as blindness and paralysis. It often coexists with other autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, or rheumatoid arthritis. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) is a debilitating autoimmune disorder that affects the optic nerves,...

No cures exist for multiple myeloma, but the latest advances in treatments and research into the disease offer hope to those affected. Researchers have uncovered treatments that have increased remission rates, extended life expectancy, and even improved quality of life for multiple myeloma patients. Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a cancer of the plasma cells. These...