By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
While finding a lead-in, I was looking for idioms related to variations. I was surprised to see that the bunny hop is considered a variation of the conga. The bunny hop was demonstrated on television by Ray Anthony in 1952, as well as being on the Disney’s Dance Along in 2013.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Americans spend a significant amount of money each year on hair products and styling. It has been estimated that over our lifetime, we can spend around $55,000 for hair care.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Akin means similar in character or related by blood. Are there similarities among the various viruses circulating right now? We know a lot about COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu, but how much do you know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
We learn early in school to find credible sources when writing a paper. Many may remember encyclopedias or going to the library to read a book to take notes. We have become a society of instant gratification with Google or asking Siri or Alexa for an answer.
Each week, I research the published, peer-reviewed literature to find the most reliable evidence about health and medicine. Recently, I was told there is no need to read published newsletters or newspapers because they can just get their answers from Google. When you search Google for Google search algorithms and misinformation, amazingly you will find some pretty sound criticism of the accuracy of the results. Is this our most credible source of information?
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The Temptations released the song, “A Ball of Confusion” on the Motown label in 1970. The song was featured on their Puzzle People album and was written by the team of Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. The song was a political statement on the chaos and disorder with the pervading times. The lyrics are still relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lyrics, “ball of confusion, oh yeah, that’s what the world is today” can certainly be applied to the SARS-CoV-2 mutations, the spread of monkeypox, and the new cases of polio.
Otis Williams continues to perform Temptations’ material as the sole surviving original member. In 1989, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the group in 2013. Two of my favorite Temptations’ songs are “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination,” but the lyrics to “A Ball of Confusion” are making me ponder! Near the end of the song, one of the lines is “and the band played on.” This lyric was meant to portray all the problems in the world, but it didn’t stop the band from playing. Ultimately, a statement on ignoring the issues.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In an effort to increase the number of physicians caring for patients in mid-size and rural communities, The Ohio State University College of Medicine is partnering with Bon Secours Mercy Health to launch a new community medicine medical degree track to prepare physicians to practice medicine in less densely populated areas.
