Christopher Oseh

Canada is experiencing what may be its worst wildfires, with the health effects felt as far as the US. Mobile clinics are at the forefront of the response, and could be a more permanent solution. Chris Oseh reports.

“They tried everything. I just stood there and told him that I loved him and just to breathe,” said a woman recounting losing her 9 year old son when his asthma was worsened by wildfire smoke in British Columbia, Canada.1
Since January 2023 there have been over 400 wildfires across...

Doctors may recommend a biopsy to obtain a sample from a thyroid nodule. Testing the sample in a laboratory can help indicate whether the nodule is cancerous or benign.
Though most tend to be benign, it is difficult to know this without testing. A biopsy can also help doctors determine the best course of treatment if needed.
Before a thyroid nodule biopsy, a doctor will explain the possible risks so a person can make an informed decision about having one. While a person may feel discomfort du...

Infectious organisms or irritants may cause inflammatory changes in the mucous membrane in the throat. For some people, this may lead to a condition called cobblestone throat. In this article, you will learn more about cobblestone throat, its causes, its symptoms, and treatment options.
Cobblestone throat happens when you have multiple bumps and swellings in the back of your throat or pharynx. Some of these swellings represent the enlargement of tonsils, the cluster of lymphoid tissues in the...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, increasing their exposure to indoor airborne allergens.
The level of particulate matter and infectious organisms in an enclosed environment affects the air quality.

Air quality influences the development of respiratory allergies and the frequency of chronic asthmatic attacks. When the air quality drops, occupants in a room or building may become ill. This illness is called sick ...

Those experiencing fertility challenges while trying to build their family may have many questions about fertility. One common question is about fertility testing and the evaluation process. Without the correct information, couples or individuals may delay consulting an infertility specialist for a fertility evaluation. We compiled specific details in this guide to help you make the proper decisions and get started with a fertility evaluation. You will learn more about the fertility evaluatio...

The vagus nerve (also called the vagal nerve) is one of the 12 cranial nerves, which are nerves that start in the brain and control most body functions. It is the tenth cranial nerve, and medical scientists typically describe it as the longest cranial nerve.
From its origin in the brain, the vagus nerve sends many nerve fibers to organs and tissues. Nerve fibers are cordlike projections from your neurons (nerve cells). These nerve fibers and their branches control the functions of glands and ...

Some couples may experience challenges conceiving or giving birth despite previous successful pregnancies. These obstacles typically hinder partners from reaching their family size easily and early. Secondary infertility is the inability to conceive or to deliver a baby where there has been previous successful delivery of at least one child after trying for 12 months before age 35 years and after six months after age 35 years.
Secondary infertility affects at least 11% of couples in the Unite...

59% of patients associate a physician’s bedside manner to the quality of care received from a health care facility, according to a physician survey1. These patients also revealed the importance of compassion, comfort, and patience in their interactions with their doctors. This is particularly important in cancer care because patients react differently to a cancer diagnosis.
Apart from professional competence, certain strategies and skills are necessary to help oncologists provide positive...

With the COVID-19 pandemic turning our lives upside down, it's no surprise if you've thought more about the air around you. But what can we do to improve it do HEPA filters remove viruses for good? Here, we find out.
Did you know that the level of some airborne pollutants in your house is twice the amount of that outdoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)? If you have allergies, aside from avoiding external triggers, you also need to eliminate indoor airborne allergens i...

Inflammatory conditions affecting the sebaceous glands in the skin typically cause itching with visible rashes. The causes of scalp itching with a visible scaly rash are numerous and typically challenging to distinguish without clinical evaluation. Scalp eczema is a common cause of scalp rash with itching.

Scalp eczema affects infants, adolescents, and adults with varying manifestations of symptoms.

Read on to learn more about scalp eczema, causes, home remedies, and medical treatment options...

An FSH test detects irregularities in your FSH levels. This can help doctors understand why you may be having issues with your sexual or reproductive functions.
Sex and gender exist on a spectrum. This article uses the terms “female” and/or “male” to refer to sex that was assigned at birth.
The pituitary gland, located in the brain, secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH regulates sexual functions and reproductive development in humans. For instance, in males (sex assigned at birth)...

Approximately 1 in every 3 adults in the US takes melatonin daily, according to a sleep foundation study. The media buzz about the role of melatonin supplements as a sleep aid and their availability over the counter are partly responsible for this steep rise in its use.
If you are having trouble falling asleep, taking melatonin supplements as a sleep aid can be tempting, but are they healthy?
Reliance on melatonin to sleep poses a health risk for most people, so considering a safer alternativ...

Advances in cancer treatments have increased the number of cancers treated using immunotherapy. The percentage of patients selected for immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs – a subtype of immunotherapy – has increased from 1.54% in 2011 to 43.63% in 20181. The percentage response of patients to immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs increased from 0.14% to 12.46%. With selection increasing 29 times and response surging by 89 times, immunotherapy is quickly becoming mainstream for cancer patients.
Can...

No longer tethered to a physical location, today’s employees can work from just about anywhere in the world. In fact, the International Data Corporation projects that mobile workers will comprise up to 60% of the total U.S. workforce by 2024. As work environments evolve and the rising trend of remote work continues, employers in every industry will have to continue adapting to successfully manage a growing mobile workforce.
Adapting is especially vital for behavioral health and human services...