The prefix psyche- was first concluded around 1917, defined as ‘mind’ with the suffix -ology redirecting into the study of something; the branch of knowledge. Combined, Psychology is the end product which means the study of the human mind. Not only does the human body have a physical state, but it also possesses an emotional state, think of it as two separate realms.

Anesthesia awareness occurs when a patient becomes conscious during surgery. This experience is not the same as waking up in the usual sense; it often involves brief moments of consciousness. While under anesthesia, patients may hear sounds, find themselves in a dreamlike state, or even awaken completely.

Across the internet, people have been talking about a new virus spreading across Sub-Saharan Africa called Monkeypox. While it has not yet reached the same level of concern as the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has declared Monkeypox a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”. Here’s what we know about Monkeypox so far: It’s a viral illness caused by the Monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus.

In 2023, the US healthcare industry rose to $4.867 trillion, or about $14,570 per person. The factors responsible are the ending of pandemic-specific funding, a growth in private health insurance enrollment increased demand due to the tacked-on premiums for higher hospital care expenditures. Also, medication primarily because of diabetes and obesity treatments shows huge growth. Over the past decade, premiums for employer-provided insurance have increased significantly, further adding to the financial pains surrounding healthcare for Americans.

As many know, poor mental health is rapidly rising in the US, as well as in other areas. The reasoning can not be tied down to one specific cause, but studies and research have shown that one factor is inaccessible healthcare. A variety of different things, such as high demand, limited availability of providers, lack of insurance coverage, and the excessive cost of treatment, can cause this barrier. These challenges create a system where many individuals are left without the care they desperately need, further heightening the mental health care crisis.

Seeing kids on shows like Ellen that display intelligence and seeing how they perform makes you wonder how they do that. Were they born geniuses? How did their parents bring them up? A child’s experiences from birth to age five create essential brain connections that set the foundation for all future learning.

Strokes are one of the leading causes for death in the United States, ranking fifth overall. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. In the past few decades, research has improved, allowing for about 80% of strokes to be prevented. However, you must take responsibility for yourself, making lifestyle and health-related changes.

I recently got the amazing opportunity to be able to shadow multiple registered nurses through my high school’s program. Through my observations, I was able to expand my knowledge of what it means to be a registered nurse. Initially, I had thought that all RNs worked in the same sector, but to my surprise, RNs work in a multitude of different divisions of a hospital. 

All through childhood, most kids are given approximately 15 vaccinations to protect them from illnesses that can vary from the ordinary flu to the life-threatening Hepatitis. Adults are also given several vaccines, such as the Tetanus shot, which expires every ten years, and the shingles vaccine, which is recommended for adults over the age of 50. Admittedly, they might be a little scary and painful, but vaccines are extremely important for the immune system as they can prevent deadly diseases from invading your body.

Over 4 billion people in the world wear glasses, according to Overnight Glasses. That’s over half of the population! Glasses have become an essential part of everyday life for billions of people, allowing them to correct their vision to go on with their daily lives without having to worry about almost crashing into a car or nearly cutting themselves while using a knife.

Thousands of students apply for undergrad schooling, medical school, residency, and many other programs to pursue what they love every year. This time is generally spent worrying over credentials, essays, interviews, and whatever else comes between a student and their dream school.