Over 500 ancient stone monuments dot the rolling hills of southwestern Spain. La Torre-La Janera stretches across 220 acres in Huelva province. Prehistoric humans built this sacred landscape starting around 5000 BC. The site contains standing stones, burial chambers, and stone circles all in one location. Built 2,000 years before Stonehenge, this megalithic site represents one of...
Amie Skilton was unaware she was living in a water-damaged building with active leaks. The once-perfectly healthy Aussie began to suffer from chronic congestion and fatigue. Eventually, she began to struggle with memory. It began small but then became debilitating. One day, she couldn’t remember her own name. When she discovered the mold in her...
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 6.9 million people in the United States aged 65 and older. Alzheimer’s disease causes significant memory loss and affects the afflicted person’s ability to perform everyday activities. In advanced stages, the disease can result in loss of brain function and even death, yet there is...
Dr. Ruth Gottesman is a former professor at Einstein University in the Bronx. Having recently lost her husband, she made a generous contribution to cover tuition for students attending the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Covering Tuition Dr. Ruth has a history of achievements at Einstein, dedicating years of her life to the institution. She...
A TikTok video by Dr. Viktor Ivanovik is scaring people about funeral practices by warning them never to kiss a dead person. According to his viral post, dangerous bacteria start growing nine hours after death and could cause loss of smell, with nearly 300,000 followers now watching his medical advice. So is there any truth to his warning? Medical...
Pop culture is full of references to messages from outer space. Some of them were friendly attempts at communication, such as the five-note musical sequence transmitted to Earth by aliens in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). Others were more ominous, such as a coded countdown to an attack in the movie Independence Day...
Psilocybin is well-known as the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms. It is known for its effects on the brain, beyond just its hallucinogenic effects. In clinical trials, psilocybin has shown potential in treating mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction and post-traumatic stress. When conditions do not adequately respond to standard treatments, alternative treatments like...
A recent report released by the UK Health Security Agency has seen a concerning rise in typhoid cases in parts of the United Kingdom. Typhoid fever threatens global health as antibiotic-resistant strains spread rapidly worldwide. The disease is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, now kills over 150,000 people yearly across the globe. Provisional data captured...
Social media’s spheres have been abuzz with new research that reveals a decline in testosterone in men. The worry of men becoming more effeminate has been around in written media for decades. Some people target face creams, juice boxes or electronics as culprits of “feminizing” men. Even prominent figures like Health and Human Services Secretary...
Enjoy the summer sun but take precautions first. Skin cancer is the sort of condition that people subconsciously dismiss. After all, it won’t happen to them – until it does. Sun exposure can noticeably affect the skin; it creates tans, burns, and freckles on the regular. It can also lead to skin cancer, the most...
Vaccines have been the hallmark of medical innovation, preventing our extinction from viral pandemics. Yet, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy is rising. Social media platforms spread vaccine misinformation, dividing public opinion on vaccines. While researchers have debunked false claims linking vaccines to autism, critics have revived another age-old debate. In a controversial move...
TSA changes affect every passenger heading to the airport in 2025, and understanding them can save you stress and time. New rules will transform routine security steps from showing ID to unpacking electronics. You will need to adapt to updated identification requirements, embrace faster trusted traveler lanes, and learn about emerging screening technologies. This guide...
