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It’s that time of year. Everywhere you look, someone is sneezing, coughing, or both. Urgent cares are packed full of people with fevers, aches, chills, and fatigue. Moms are spreading the word of all the kids out of school and disinfectant wipes are in high demand. Flu season is here and it’s bad this year. Flu sucks but these tricks can help. Across the US, confirmed numbers of flu cases are quickly climbing and with the addition of the super flu, Subclade K, it’s no wonder.

You know what I don't think we talk about enough in medicine?   Women's health.   I feel like we are just skimming the surface for the biological differences the fairer sex and men. What's worse, we are completely ignoring the changes in women's health in women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC).   Women's health is generally quiet but with MBC, it's completely forgotten. MBC effects around 170,000 women in the U.S. Out of the tens of thousands of new cases every year, at le

I remember vividly the sensation. It's been so vivid and so intense, I've never been able to talk about it. I was working night shift. I had been at the hospital since 3 pm the previous day, wearing the same bright pink scrubs. My co-workers had covered my shift because I was too much of a wreck to take my patients. I could barely breathe and they could see it. Before my shift even started, I had found my way into the tiny locker room and lost all composure in front of one th

Back in early 2020, a meme circulated that perfectly captured the chaos of just the first few months of the year. It was funny because it was true. You can find that meme here . I have thought about that meme a lot over the past year. Healthcare looks different in 2025 Since Donald Trump returned to office and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda has fundamentally reshaped how healthcare and pub

The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposia is an exciting time for providers and advocates around the world. Every year, nearly approximately 2,000 abstracts are presented with posters revealing the latest findings on research in all aspects of breast cancer. It’s truly a blend of experience and innovation. The place where seasoned experts building on years of progress are found right alongside emerging researchers bringing fresh ideas and new technologies to the table. Together,

SABCS week is almost here! I’m packing my bags for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, gathering my notes for the largest breast cancer conference in the world, getting all of my chargers locked and loaded, and getting ready to represent The IBC Network Foundation as both a writer and an advocate. This isn’t just another conference. SABCS is where the newest research, clinical trials, and treatment breakthroughs make their debut. It’s where experts from all over the worl

STORYTIME   I remember the last time I was a charge nurse as an RN. I was just weeks away from finishing grad school and a month or two away from my boards. I was working on a 16-bed cardiac ICU unit. I had taken every Saturday-Monday shift during the last year of my master's. This was a win for the nurse manager - I was one of the more seniored nurses on the unit, even having been on the unit longer than her when she accepted the management position. She was also missing a "

Filling the gaps in research on the most aggressive breast cancer.

I am so excited to announce that I will be headed to the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) in December! I cannot wait!! I will get to cover the latest research, learn about breakthroughs, and get advocacy updates on behalf of The IBC Network Foundation! Texas-bound for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium! I plan on sharing recaps on what’s new in treatment and diagnostics, the big sessions on the clinical trials, breast cancer in young women, liquid biopsy, IBC,

Photo from NBC Los Angeles Eat well without the guilt. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love to cook and I love to eat. But I also hate stepping on the scale the next day. Ya’ll, Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be this way. This post is aiming to share some traditional Southern favorites with all the comfort and flavor with a few tweaks to make those calories count – except the dressing. Changing the dressing is a sin down here. Also, there are some swaps I saw whe

If you’ve ever hit that snooze button one too many times and dragged yourself out of bed still feeling half-asleep, you’re not alone. Most of us reach for caffeine to get going, but lasting energy doesn’t come from a cup — it comes from how you start your morning. With just a few simple shifts, you can wake up feeling more refreshed, focused, and ready to take on the day — no energy drinks required. Here are ten natural (and science-backed!) ways to boost your energy every mo

Hi! I’m Steph , a nurse practitioner, writer, and firm believer that wellness shouldn’t feel complicated. Around here, we like our health advice the same way we like our tea — honest, balanced, and made to share. Why This Space Exists After years in healthcare, I realized something: people don’t need more noise or quick fixes. They need clarity, compassion, and a touch of real life. Science tells us what works — but stories remind us why it matters. Somewhere between the rese