Rates of Parkinson’s disease continue to rise around the world annually. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, around 1,1 million people live with the disease in the United States alone. There are around 10 million people living with Parkinson’s globally, and this number is anticipated to reach 20 million by 2050. The causes of this progressive...
Experts once believed the Wollemi pine tree went extinct. But in the 1990s, it was rediscovered in Australia. Also called the dinosaur tree, the Wollemi pine is one of the oldest tree species in the world. However, it’s under threat of real extinction from climate change and wildfires. To guarantee their survival, conservationists bred genetically...
Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern and his family are mourning the loss of his daughter Molly. The 23-year-old college student died suddenly on April 23, 2025, while visiting friends in Assisi, Italy. Molly had been fighting a rare form of cancer since 2019. Despite her health challenges, she lived life to the fullest until her unexpected...
There’s a tiny parasite quietly spreading across the globe, causing red spots on the skin and affecting millions each year. It isn’t deadly, but it’s stubborn, contagious, and often mistaken for something else. Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies). The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies scabies as a neglected disease affecting 200 million people yearly. Even though it’s easy to treat, far too many...
Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found throughout the body. Most commonly found in the brain, heart, muscles, and bone marrow. Adults synthesize taurine, but people also commonly obtain it from foods like meat, fish, and eggs. Many energy drinks and protein supplements prominently add taurine. People commonly use taurine supplements to...
On May 8, 2025, history turned a page as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected to the papacy, becoming Pope Leo XIV, the first American ever to lead the Roman Catholic Church. His appointment immediately captured the world’s attention. The Pope’s message to America was eagerly anticipated by many. However, it wasn’t just the historic...
Deron Wells, a 59-year-old husband and father of three, was prepared to embark on a cross-country journey for a groundbreaking double-lung transplant when his insurance company abruptly denied coverage. Battling stage 4 lung cancer, Wells had been medically approved for the transplant. He was part of a clinical trial at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. However,...
Tired of swatting at mosquitoes every time you step outside? Nature might already have the answer. Instead of reaching for chemical sprays or candles, consider planting a few strategic herbs and flowers that mosquitoes can’t stand. Many of these plants not only look beautiful but also release strong scents that disrupt the mosquito’s ability to...
As the global population ages, the rise of cardiometabolic multimorbidity has become a global health issue. Researchers define cardiometabolic multimorbidity as when a person has two or more cardiovascular or metabolic diseases at the same time, such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, or coronary heart disease. 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary heart disease. Coronary heart...
Science has long dismissed ancient mystic’s claims of an “aura” emanating from life forms as pseudoscience. But new research from the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada sheds new light on life. Their study, published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, reveals that all living things emit faint light. This...
For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature’s pharmacy in search of healing, comfort, and vitality. Medicinal leaves, in particular, stand out as humble yet powerful remedies for varieties of ailments. Across continents and cultures, people have plucked leaves from their gardens, forests, and fields. They have brewed them into teas, crushed them into...
Vaping has often been promoted as a safer alternative to smoking. However, the experience of Loyda Cordero Faliero, a 39-year-old mother from Franklinville, New York, refutes this assumption. After quitting cigarettes and switching to vaping, Faliero developed severe lung complications. She developed air pockets in the walls of her lungs, which completely shifted her way...
