A new drug can be discovered in many different ways. If the drug shows promise to add, improve, streamline, or even cure a condition, it follows the same 5 steps to the approval process. The drug development process is strictly regulated by the FDA before any drug becomes available to the public. This rigorous, in-depth

Becoming a mom at any age is hard. Your body changes, your hormones go crazy and let’s not forget you are now responsible for this tiny human you have just created. Going through all of this plus being a teen mom only makes life that much harder. In honor of Teen Pregnancy Prevention month, here

We all know the importance of clinical trials in general. Without them, there would be no new treatment options available, or at least no new safe and effective treatment options. Who knows what could be readily available to the public without the extensive research that goes into putting a new drug onto the market! The

In honor of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, awareness month we are starting a rather interesting conversation about, well poo. It’s not the most comfortable conversation, and it could be kind of embarrassing, but there is no shame in our game! There are real people out there that are suffering, and they deserve to be

For far too long, mental illness and mental health has been associated with bad stigmas and stereotypes, but enough is enough! It’s time to put a stop to all the hate and insensitivity. A stigma causes people to be ashamed of something that is out of their control and keeps them from seeking the help

Everyone knows that to keep your body healthy you have to eat right and exercise, right? Well the same thing applies to your brain health too! To keep your brain running at peak speeds you need to exercise it. In fact, research has shown that by practicing mentally challenging tasks, you can significantly reduce cognitive