Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Author
Before pursuing writing, Rachel worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. She also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Rachel has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.
LATEST
Muscle Workouts Stimulate Nerve Growth, Mice Study Finds
Exercise stimulates nerve growth and repair through both chemical signals and physical forces generated by muscle contractions.
1 in 4 Child Deaths During ER Visits Are Preventable
New research has found that being adequately prepared to treat children comes down to a cost of no more than $12 per child.
Cutting Sugar in First 1,000 Days of Life Reduces Late-Adulthood Disease Risk
A new study of WWII food rationing found that limiting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life can affect lifelong health.
Study Links Hormonal IUDs to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers urge health care providers to discuss breast cancer risks when prescribing hormonal IUDs.
People Lacking a Sense of Smell Breathe Differently, Study Finds
The study identified how loss of smell changes breathing.
When IV Fluids Run Low, Who Could Be Affected?
Patients can expect fewer treatment sessions, postponed procedures, and changes in care.
Patient Dies From Rare Cancer Linked to CAR T-Cell Therapy–What Are the Risks?
Researchers and oncologists weigh the treatment’s benefits against potential complications.
Sodium Nitrite Suicides on the Rise–Poison Centers Are Missing Them
Only one in 36 cases determined by medical examiners to be sodium nitrite suicide had a corresponding poison center report.
A Particular Bacterium in Your Urine Can Help Protect Against Kidney Stones
Learn about the urinary tract microbiome in kidney health and the dietary recommendations for preventing kidney stones.
Bone Marrow Cancer Drug Shows Success in Treating Rare Blood Disorder
A single patient served as the driving force behind the clinical trial.
