What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally. Like morphine, it is a medicine that is typically used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after surgery. It is […]
Historical public health measures included quarantine of leprosy victims in the Middle Ages and efforts to improve sanitation following the 14th-century plague epidemics. Population increases in Europe brought with them increased awareness of infant deaths and a proliferation of hospitals. Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their […]
Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. The Red Cross holds about 500 blood drives every day. 1 donation can potentially save up to 3 lives. Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is a combination of plasma and cells that circulate through the […]
Humira is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s FDA-approved to treat several conditions. Humira contains the active drug adalimumab, which is a biologic medication. Biologics are medications made from living cells. Adalimumab belongs to a class of medications known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. (A class of medications is a group of drugs that work in a […]
Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and fermented before being put in tobacco products. Tobacco contains nicotine, an ingredient that can lead to addiction, which is why so many people who use tobacco find it difficult to quit. There are also many other potentially harmful chemicals found in tobacco or […]
What is Blue Haze Diazepam? Blue haze diazepam is the term used to describe Dan 5620 and Valium and other high dose (usually 10mg) brands of diazepam. Originally used to describe a hybrid cannabis strain with strong genetics, complex flavors and aromas, and potent buds that are treasured by cannabis users around the globe, blue […]
Today, more than 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Worldwide, more than 422 million people have diabetes. Diabetes is a serious condition that causes higher than normal blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your body cannot make or effectively use its own insulin, a hormone made by special cells in the pancreas called […]
Menthol is a cyclic alcohol obtained from the volatile oils of various species of Mentha. It occurs naturally as levomenthol, and racementhol can be synthesized. It is obtained from peppermint oil or is produced synthetically by hydrogenation of thymol. Menthol has been used by people since ancient times, but only recently did scientists uncover how […]
Chamomile tea is a popular tea made from the daisy-like flowers of the German chamomile plant. It has a fruity, apple flavor and has long been used for treating all kinds of ailments and especially as a calming respite after a busy day. (It’s even known for controlling damping-off disease in plants.) You can use […]
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For some people, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months. Having chronic hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that permanently scars of the liver.Most adults with […]
