Omer Awan, Contributor

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Healthcare Worker Burnout Is Rampant- Here’s What Should Be Done

The fact that nearly 7 in 10 clinicians do not feel valued from the work they provide is nothing short of disturbing, and healthcare systems should work tirelessly to be strong advocates of their own employees.

Questions Scientists Should Now Explore With Respect To Covid-19

Will the next booster still protect against the original strain, or will it incorporate various strains of Omicron like XBB.1.5, BQ.1, and BQ.1.1 that have been responsible for a large number of infections in America in previous months?

Questions Scientists Should Now Explore With Respect To Covid-19

Will the next booster still protect against the original strain, or will it incorporate various strains of Omicron like XBB.1.5, BQ.1, and BQ.1.1 that have been responsible for a large number of infections in America in previous months?

Disparities Of Organ Donations In America And How To Rectify Them

Furthermore, people of color, and particularly Black Americans, are disadvantaged through just about every stage of the organ transplant process.

February Is Heart Health Month- Here’s What You May Not Know

The burden of heart disease is also not equal amongst all races. As an example, Black Americans are more than twice as likely to die of cardiovascular disease (diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels) when compared to White Americans.

The Problems With Covid-19 Nobody Is Talking About

Topics such as disability, infertility, and inadequate testing for Covid-19 deserve the spotlight in popular and mass media. Without awareness, the American people can never more forward.

Hate Speech And Its Effect On The Health Of Muslim Americans

The low self-esteem, psychological distress, and shame many Muslims across America experience is utterly heartbreaking and resulting in poorer and poorer health outcomes.

Has The Obesity Epidemic Gotten Out Of Hand In America?

Obesity is linked to a number of health ailments, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and a number of cancers such as breast and colorectal. If that wasn’t enough, the annual medical cost of obesity was nearly 173 billion dollars in 2019 alone.

America’s Obsession With Alcohol- Will It Ever End?

Alcohol use, even at moderate amounts, is linked to a number of medical and health-related issues; including but not limited to an increase risk of cancers such as liver, esophagus, and breast; an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood…

Why Vaccine Reluctancy May Be The Biggest Threat To Your Child’s Wellbeing

The growing skepticism and cynicism with respect to vaccines is a serious problem and will continue to get worse if scientists, health care professionals, and public policy experts don’t act fast.