What I Think About Superfood Myths and Their Affect on Ulcerative Colitis
The term “superfood” is thrown around a lot. It is used for everything from salmon to spinach, from pistachios to pumpkin, from chia seeds to quinoa. When people use the…
The term “superfood” is thrown around a lot. It is used for everything from salmon to spinach, from pistachios to pumpkin, from chia seeds to quinoa. When people use the…
Malik, 21, has been living with sickle cell anemia since he was born. Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which the body makes red blood cells in an abnormal…
It’s so easy to nitpick and find things wrong with organizations. It’s much harder to see what it is they're doing that's good. One particularly fun punching bag is the United…
Our children bring us so much laughter and joy. Spending lots of quality time with our kids is proven to be good therapy; they benefit from wholesome interaction with their…
Let’s talk kid-friendly. A slew of things may come to mind. With the warmer weather approaching, some may search for family-friendly activities. It’s an even better bonus when we find…
Beta Thalassemia What is beta thalassemia? Beta thalassemia is a blood disorder characterized by reduced levels of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-rich, oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells. A…
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)What is pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a chronic and progressive form of high blood pressure (hypertension) in the lungs that causes the pulmonary arteries…
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: According to the Alpha-1 Foundation, 1 in 1,500 to 3,500 people of European descent are affected by this rare genetic disease. Antitrypsin or A1AT is a plasma…