October 26, 2023 21 Year Old Woman’s Death Linked to Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade Drink A heartbreaking incident has led to a lawsuit against Panera Bread after a 21-year-old woman, Sarah Katz, passed away after drinking one of their popular beverages. Sarah, who had a pre-existing heart condition, reportedly believed she was drinking a regular lemonade but instead consumed “Charged Lemonade,” a highly caffeinated energy drink. Her parents are now […] By Nurse Alice3 min Read169 Views
October 26, 2023 The Hidden Connection: How Your Dental Health Impacts Your Overall Well-being In the bustling world of healthcare, we often overlook a crucial aspect of our well-being – our dental health. Beyond the pristine smiles and pearly whites, there exists a profound connection between the state of your teeth and gums and your overall health. Brace yourselves because the statistics are shocking, and the truth is nothing […] By Nurse Alice4 min Read52 Views
October 24, 2023 Can you hear me now? Over the counter hearing aids to the rescue Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Medicine posed the question Can hearing aids delay time to diagnosis of dementia, depression or falls in older adults. Now before you say this doesn’t apply to me – just riddle me this. WHAT IF, it did? Would you be […] By Nurse Alice4 min Read43 Views
October 24, 2023 What should scare you most about hysterectomy? Losing your uterus Going in to menopause Serious complication during surgery Long recovery time after surgery Sexual side effects after surgery Urinary leaking after surgery The answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE. Let me explain it to you. Hysterectomy is the 2nd most common surgery that is performed in the United States. This is […] By Nurse Alice4 min Read60 Views
October 24, 2023 Walking A Mile In Their Shoes: Understanding The ADHD Parenting Journey Have you ever observed a child in a supermarket, fidgeting with items on shelves, dashing between aisles, and seemingly ‘disobeying’ their parent’s pleas to settle down? While it’s easy to jump to conclusions, let’s take a moment to consider another perspective: this could be a day in the life of a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder […] By Nurse Alice2 min Read62 Views
October 24, 2023 Melanin & Misdiagnoses: The Hidden Struggles Of Psoriasis In People Of Color Underneath the canopy of a sun-kissed sky, imagine a garden in full bloom. Each flower, distinct in its hue and texture, represents our skin – our body’s largest and most visible organ. Yet, like every garden has its uninvited guests, many of us combat the unexpected presence of psoriasis. This skin story, while universal, often […] By Nurse Alice4 min Read82 Views
September 7, 2023 Overdose Deaths From Fake Pills Are On The Rise How Big Of A Problem Are Fake Pills. Drug overdose deaths are at historically high levels in the United States, with a preliminary estimate of more than 105,000 deaths in 2022 . And now with the proliferation of counterfeit aka fake pills, which are not manufactured by pharmaceutical companies, but are typically made to look […] By Nurse Alice2 min Read78 Views
June 29, 2023 Are you getting enough rest these days? When it comes to sleep, this is one tired nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) between 35-45 percent of Americans unintentionally fell asleep during the day at least once and nearly five percent fell asleep while driving during the past month. And these are just the ones who admitted it. In […] By Nurse Alice2 min Read29 Views
June 29, 2023 Travel Tips: 5 Ways To Prevent Jet Lag By Nurse Alice JET LAG IS REAL! It is a temporary sleep problem that can affect anyone who quickly travels across multiple time zones. Your body has its own internal clock, or circadian rhythms, that signals your body when to stay awake and when to sleep. Jetlag occurs because your body’s clock is still synced […] By Nurse Alice1 min Read44 Views