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8 min read News

The U.S. tariffs’ impact on retirees is a growing concern for many individuals on fixed incomes. While tariffs are often discussed in terms of international trade, their consequences reach far beyond trade deals—they affect the everyday lives of American retirees in ways that are sometimes overlooked. From higher healthcare costs to a rise in consumer...

5 min read News

Death is one of our greatest mysteries. We’ve always wondered what happens as life ends. This curiosity shows up in our myths, religions, and thinking since ancient times. Yet modern medicine has rarely studied what people experience while dying. Dr. Christopher Kerr has spent over twenty years researching this question. As CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo,...

12 min read Health

Heart attacks are typically something we associate with older people, people with underlying health conditions, and those who are otherwise living unhealthy lifestyles. We don’t tend to associate them with people who exercise regularly, eat well, and haven’t even reached 30 yet. Tragically, this isn’t always the case. Lori Barranon, a mother from Florida, has...

14 min read Health

Dysautonomia, a neurological illness, is an umbrella term referring to a group of disorders that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS governs involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation. Dysautonomia arises from the malfunctioning of the ANS and can manifest in various forms.  Its affliction can range...

4 min read Health

The diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer in 21-year-old Brinlee Luster has sparked a conversation about the rising cancer rates in young people. While Brinlee experienced severe symptoms like abdominal cramping and fatigue, her twin sister, Mariela, didn’t show any signs of the disease. Their different experiences have led many to question why cancer is...