Over the past several decades, the opinion of medical professionals regarding cigarettes has evolved substantially. Years ago, there was a time when cigarettes were not only viewed as neutral but even as potentially beneficial to people’s health, with some doctors even prescribing them as aids.  Today, however, all that has changed. As studies have continued to emerge across the decades,...

Most people leave their doctor’s appointments without asking at least one important question such as how their family health history shapes certain health risks or what a recent lab result might mean for their day-to-day life.  Unfortunately, this is often the result of an average primary care visit in the U.S. lasting only 18 minutes and compounded by the fact...

February is American Heart Month, and because heart disease is the leading cause of death in Texas, it’s an important time to prioritize heart health. Research by the National Institute of Health shows that lifestyle factors play a significant role in cardiovascular health, which means the choices we make every day can have real impact. “What I see every day...

The peptide Adipotide is a synthetic peptidomimetic that has attracted substantial interest in research domains, particularly those associated with adipose tissue vasculature, angiogenesis, metabolic dysregulation, and targeted tissue ablation. This article reviews what is currently known about the peptide’s structure, its hypothesized mechanisms of action, and its possible uses in research implications.  The discussion spans its relevance for investigating angiogenesis...