As a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the greater Houston area, Dr. Franklin Rose has earned national recognition for his exceptional skill and dedication to patient care. Known as one of the top plastic surgeons in the United States, Dr. Rose has performed countless procedures for individuals from all over the world, including his renowned celebrity…

"Advocating for Global Health: My Insightful Journey at the 2024 Advocate to Vaccinate Summit in Washington, D.C." I recently had the privilege of participating in the “2024 Advocate to Vaccinate Spring Summit” in Washington, D.C., organized by Shot@Life, an advocacy campaign of the United Nations Foundation working to ensure that everybody has access to vaccines…

Mental health is an important part of overall health & well-being and vital part of our lives. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. About 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). Covid-19 pandemic added to the increase of the cases. Now more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults…

While you may be aware that retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you may not know much about this miracle element. Retinol is a form of vitamin A. As such, it is a member of the group of chemicals known as retinoids. In addition to reducing the appearance of wrinkles…

If your child has recently been diagnosed with or is suspected of having an autism spectrum condition, you may be wondering and worrying about the future. A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be particularly distressing for parents who have never imagined their child to be anything other than healthy and happy. It's…

Ketogenic diets have been all the rage recently, so you probably know about them if you keep up with food news. The high-fat, low-carb diet has taken the world by storm, and more people than ever are curious as to whether or not it actually improves health.  In a series of articles over the next four…

Although there may not be a strong correlation between dental care and heart disease, increasing evidence suggests they maybe linked. People with artificial heart valves or heart valve diseases have to be very cautious especially if they have gum disease or periodontitis. Gum disease and periodontitis can increase the risk of bacterial infections in the…

“Popper”, is a slang term used for drugs of the chemical class called alkyl nitrites. They are used mainly for recreational use or sexual enhancement. These types of products come in liquid form, and they are not made to be consumed but rather inhaled. However, ingesting or inhaling these chemicals is unsafe and can be…

We can cautiously say it is looking more like an endemic than a pandemic and the worst of the pandemic is over. However, the expectation of Covid-19 becoming endemic doesn’t mean we will be living virus free; instead, the virus will still be around but without having a negative impact on our lives. While many…