woman holding apple plate with sweets near digital glucometer representing diabetes myths, insulin resistance and modern diabetes treatment concept

Diabetes Myths and Treatment Explained

Diabetes Myths and Facts In this episode of Myths to Medicine, host Ashma Baruwal, MPH, sits down with endocrinologist Pratikshya Thapa, MD, from the University of South Florida to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes: from insulin resistance to modern treatments like continuous glucose monitors. Your blood sugar may look normal, but is…

April 29, 20260Comments

ByAshma Baruwal, MPH, MSHI

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Chronic Diseases Skin Health

Atopic Dermatitis – Understanding, Managing, and Preventing Flare-Ups

Highlights of Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. People with atopic dermatitis often have a weakened skin barrier, making their skin more sensitive to irritants and allergens. Atopic dermatitis is common in children but can also affect adults. It…

September 7, 20250Comments

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genetic disorder Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Muscle problem

Unveiling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – Causes, Symptoms, and Lifesaving Treatments

Highlights of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a condition that weakens muscles over time. It typically presents in early childhood and commonly affects boys. Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs because of a problem with a gene that helps make a protein needed to keep muscles strong and healthy. Without this…

September 7, 20250Comments

ByGauri Adhikari

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Muscle problem Neurology

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Key Highlights of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare but serious condition in which the immune system attacks nerves. It often occurs after infections like Campylobacter jejuni, which are usually linked to food poisoning. It can cause paralysis of the limbs and muscles of respiration and can cause life-threatening complications requiring…

September 7, 20250Comments

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Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension – Causes, Symptoms, Risks & Life-Saving Treatments Explained

Highlights of Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure in the lungs’ arteries becomes higher than normal. This can cause the heart to work harder to pump blood through the lungs. Various conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, or blood clots in the lungs, can…

September 7, 20250Comments

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Heart Health

Myocarditis – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments You Must Know

Highlights on Myocarditis Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, often caused by infections, immune responses, or toxins. It can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently. Viral infections like influenza are the most common cause of myocarditis, but they can also be triggered by bacterial infections, autoimmune diseases, toxins,…

September 7, 20250Comments

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Neurology Infection

Meningitis Uncovered – Key Symptoms, Treatments, and Lifesaving Vaccines

Highlights of Meningitis Meningitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges, which is the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis is the most dangerous form, as it can progress rapidly, causing brain damage or even death if not treated in time. Meningitis can affect anyone, but…

September 7, 20250Comments

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A close-up illustration of liver disease with Hepatitis A and E, which are acute, self-limiting liver infections caused by non-enveloped RNA viruses (HAV and HEV), primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route through contaminated food or water

Digestive Health Liver Health

Hepatitis A and E – Introduction, Similarities and Differences

Highlights of Hepatitis A and E Hepatitis A virus and Hepatitis E are the most common causes of acute liver inflammation worldwide. Symptoms of hepatitis A and E are similar. Common symptoms include fatigue, malaise, jaundice, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, pale-colored stool, and dark urine. The majority of the…

September 7, 20250Comments

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a girl with a disease and symptoms of Bulimia nervosa with a pizza on the table and her being about to puke in background, often called bulimia, is a type of eating disorder

Eating Disorder Mental Health

Bulimia Nervosa – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Impact on Fertility

Highlights Of Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise to avoid weight gain. People with bulimia often experience a sense of losing control during binge eating episodes. They may eat large amounts of food in a…

September 7, 20250Comments

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a old women with Cushing's syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, often due to long-term high-dose steroid medication use or pituitary/adrenal tumors

Endocrine Health

Cushing’s Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Highlights on Cushing’s Syndrome Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by excessive cortisol in the body, with the most common cause being prolonged use of corticosteroids. The two tell-tale signs are moon face and buffalo hump, which arise due to fat redistribution caused by high cortisol levels. Cushing’s syndrome…

September 7, 20250Comments

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