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Osteoporosis progresses silently, gradually weakening bones and often going unnoticed until a severe fracture occurs. It mostly affects older individuals, particularly women, and results in millions of fractures globally every year. Existing pharmaceuticals typically take months to begin to work, and they affect the entire skeleton rather than just the affected areas. However, a new...

In our current society, most people find it increasingly difficult to find time to cook every day of the week. Cooking more than what you have and then storing the leftovers for the next day or week. Reheating leftovers saves time and reduces food waste. Generally, if stored and reheated properly, leftover food is usually...

Parkinson’s disease causes tremors, rigidity, and issues with balance, and is driven by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine. Certain medications initially help deal with these symptoms, but typically lose effectiveness over time and produce unwanted side effects. However, there have recently been some exciting advances in Parkinson’s disease treatment. Researchers are now looking...

In the 1970s, west Berlin authorities deliberately placed vulnerable, homeless children with known pedophiles for almost 30 years. The gruesome Kentler project began in the late 1960s and continued until 2003. Psychology professor Helmut Kentler convinced German officials that pedophile men would make exceptional foster parents. His twisted logic suggested these men would provide extra...

Danni Duncan thought she was doing everything right. The 39-year-old Melbourne fitness coach ate 90 percent whole foods, worked out daily, and barely touched alcohol. Her four kids know her as the mom who makes homemade snacks and prioritizes health above everything else. So when doctors found a 0.7 x 0.8-inch cancer tumor in her bowel that had already...

Stephen Hawking was a British cosmologist, theoretical physicist, and author. He was regarded by many people as among the most brilliant scientific minds of our era.  At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and given only a few years to live. Yet, he lived with the condition for over 50...

Andropause describes an age-related reduction of testosterone in men. This condition affects males assigned at birth who are typically 50 years or older. Medical professionals also refer to this condition as testosterone deficiency, androgen deficiency, and late-onset hypogonadism. Unlike female menopause, andropause involves a gradual decline rather than an abrupt hormonal shift. The condition occurs...

All across the world, different cultures and religions have diverse practices when it comes to handling death. Some religions prefer burial, whereas others prefer cremation. However, burials take up a significant amount of land, and one cremation produces an average of 534.6 pounds of carbon dioxide. Therefore, many countries are turning towards more sustainable funeral...

Avocados are a staple in many kitchens thanks to their creamy texture, high nutrient content, and versatility in recipes. However, they can be notoriously tricky to store and keep fresh. Anyone who enjoys avocados knows the frustration of slicing one open only to find the inside brown and unappetizing. But now, a new viral avocado...

If tensions around the globe ever escalated into a large-scale conflict, many would wonder where the safest places on Earth might be. In the event of World War III, it would be essential to find locations far removed from military targets, political alliances, and major economic centers. The most secure places would be those with...

A massive fire tore through Marina Pinnacle Tower in Dubai Marina Skyscraper on the night of June 13, forcing emergency crews to evacuate all 3,820 residents from the 67-story building. Flames shot from upper floors while thousands of families grabbed whatever they could and fled down smoke-filled stairwells. Now they’re scattered across hotels and friends’ couches, locked out of their homes while Dubai...

When you hear the term “ultra processed foods,” chances are your mind jumps to a bright red bag of chips or that sugary cereal you sneak a bowl of late at night. It’s true that ultra processed foods have long been flagged as unhealthy, but not all of them deserve the bad reputation. Some, in...