The Hearty Soul Articles

The thought of death alone is riddled with anxieties, especially pertaining to what happens after we die. Many people across the globe subscribe to some form of spiritual belief system to deal with the anxieties of death. Various faiths have different rites and rituals that are practised when someone passes away. Most turn to faith...

Contrary to popular belief, Coca-Cola is not sterile. Pathogens can still grow and thrive despite the carbonation and acidity. Canned or bottled soda might have a long shelf life, but not after you open them and take a sip. This exposes the beverage to oxygen and oral bacteria, creating the perfect petri dish for all...

Experiencing persistent itching on or around your breasts can be annoying, uncomfortable, and, for many, a source of anxiety. While it is understandable to worry about serious health issues like breast cancer, it is important to know that in the vast majority of cases, an itchy breast or nipple is due to a completely benign...

In 2025, it is projected that there will be around 2,041,910 new cancer cases and 618,120 cancer deaths in the United States alone. Researchers have spent decades trying to learn how to fight the various types of cancer. However, they are now working on a universal cancer vaccine that could one day be available off...

A memecoin called 120 Hours was launched on the Solana platform, Pump.fun, by a terminally ill developer. The developer claimed to be dying and launched the memecoin to help his family after his passing, which was to be in 120 hours. However, as the coin hit a $534k peak, the developer immediately pulled the plug....

When the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System opened in California’s Mojave Desert in 2014, it was hailed as a monumental achievement – the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) facility of its kind in the world. Backed by a $1.6 billion federal loan guarantee and involving tech giants like Google, the $2.2 billion project was meant...

Customers rely on correctly labelled packaging to ensure that they aren’t exposing themselves to potential allergens. On the 10th of September, 2025, maker of the Goodles brand, Gooder Foods, made a public announcement regarding a nationwide recall of two of their mac-and-cheese products. The mac and cheese recall was due to undeclared allergens being found...

The landscape of treating Huntington’s disease, a cruel and relentless neurological disorder, may be on the verge of a revolutionary shift. For a disease that has long defied efforts to slow its progression, new data from a pivotal gene therapy study has delivered a powerful and unprecedented message of hope. The research suggests that actively...

Arnold Abbott spent 23 years feeding homeless people every Wednesday at Fort Lauderdale, in a South Florida park. On November 2, 2014, at age 90, the city would arrest him for it. Abbott later told reporters that an officer said, “Drop that plate right now,” as if he were holding a weapon. The World War...

Many new university students often get flu-like illnesses when they first arrive due to exposure to new germs in close-contact environments. Known to students as “freshers’ flu”, it actually refers to a number of illnesses that typically occur among large groups of people. It is, therefore, no surprise that a 19-year-old student, Ketia Moponda, thought...

Padded bras, tissues in cups, and relentless push-up routines were often a rite of passage for many girls growing up. There was an underlying hope that one day, their chest would “catch up” to society’s ideal. But as adulthood arrives, those early insecurities often fade. What once felt like a disadvantage turns out to be...

Colon cancer in young adults is on the rise. In fact, in the UK, rates of early-onset colorectal cancer in younger generations are increasing faster than almost anywhere else in the world. Colon cancer prevention starts with what you eat. According to experts, what you consume can either increase or decrease your risk of developing...