A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday morning, March 28, 2025 sending violent tremors across Southeast Asia and causing a 30-story high-rise under construction in Bangkok to collapse. The tragedy left at least nine people dead and over 40 injured, triggering a swift declaration of a state of emergency in Thailand’s capital. The...
Imagine suddenly being told by doctors that you have cancer that is already spreading to other organs after experiencing only a single symptom. This is what happened to a 48-year-old man from Missouri, Shawn Michael, after receiving his stage four cancer diagnosis. Shaun recently shared his story on YouTube, and the video has since been...
A household herb, rosemary, contains a potent compound that may combat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. A new study by The Scripps Research Institute highlights a treatment derived from rosemary and sage. This development offers hope for Alzheimer’s patients. The institute engineered carnosic acid, a natural antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, into a stable derivative. The derivative...
Most people know processed food irritates the gut. But it can also irritate the brain. Researchers found a toxic effect of fried foods beyond weight gain and increased risk of chronic disease. More specifically, food cooked in reheated oil may also contribute to neurodegeneration. This can lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and...
In 2021, researchers developed a treatment that harnesses rapidly moving molecules to repair tissues damaged by a spinal cord injury. The same researchers recently applied the same treatment to damaged cartilage cells in a new study. It was found that the therapy activated the gene expression needed for cartilage regeneration within only four short hours....
Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a plant commonly found across the United States. Its other names include pigweed, little hogweed, and fatweed. It’s also a popular potherb in Asia and Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region. Not only is it fairly easy to grow, it’s rich in vital minerals and vitamins with antioxidant...
How often do you pee every day? Perhaps this is something you’ve never actually paid attention to. If you are someone who finds themselves often making a trip to the bathroom, you may have asked yourself how often is considered normal? The reality is that how many times you go pee throughout the day is...
Diabetes refers to a group of diseases including prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These diabetes types affect how our bodies use glucose (blood sugar). Glucose serves as the brain’s primary fuel source and provides energy for your tissue and muscle cells. Diabetes can lead to raised blood sugar levels, which...
In recent research, particularly a study published in Science Advances, has identified seven genes responsible for brain aging and 13 drugs that target those genes and potentially could aid in slowing brain aging processes. Slowing brain aging has come out as a powerful strategy to help in the defense against neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive decline and...
The world of snacking presents a nutritional minefield. With supermarket shelves stacked with colorful, convenient options, finding the healthiest snacks can feel nearly impossible. Most of us grab a quick bite between meals without thinking about how it affects our health over time. A quarter of our daily calories come from snacks and drinks we have outside...
Surprisingly, several debates have been proven by science, yet the general public still argues about them. For example, some people believe in science while others believe in a flat earth. Recently, an astronaut shared a video of his time in space, proving the earth is round. A Round Vs. Flat Earth Spacemandu, a TikTok account,...
Think of the gut microbiome as a garden. It is made up of trillions of microscopic organisms affecting each other and the body as a whole. The gut can house healthy microorganisms like bacteria as well as harmful viruses and parasites. Imagine them as a garden full of blossoming produce, or a garden with polluted...
