For years, the Alcohol vs. Cannabis debate seemed settled for many people. Alcohol was viewed as the obvious villain, linked to violence, addiction, liver disease, and fatal crashes. Cannabis, by contrast, gained a reputation as the safer option, especially as legalization spread and medical use expanded. Yet psychiatrist Dr Daniel Amen says that assumption deserves...
Covid vaccine programs saved many lives, yet questions over their safety still deserve direct answers. One rare concern is myocarditis, which is inflammation in the heart muscle. Surveillance systems detected an increased risk after mRNA Covid vaccine doses in some groups. Most cases occur in adolescent and young adult males, often soon after dose 2....
Sickle cell anemia can turn an ordinary day into an emergency. A blood vessel blocks, pain spikes fast, and plans vanish. Many people live with that uncertainty for years, yet they still work, study, raise families, and push through. Doctors have long wanted a cure that does not depend on a rare-matched donor. Now, gene...
Long COVID can linger long after the acute infection ends. People report fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, and poor sleep. Many struggle to work or manage basic chores. Some crash after small efforts, then lose days to recovery. Routine blood tests can look normal and misleading. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states,...
For most people, dialysis is something they barely think about. For millions of patients around the world, it controls almost every part of daily life. That reality is what makes the idea of a portable dialysis machine so powerful in the first place. When a Canadian teenager suggested a version that could be built for...
Unfortunately, many people are sick for the holidays this year. It’s common for colds and viruses to spread during chilly weather because the cold can dampen immune defenses and increase germs’ viability. Respiratory symptoms tend to include coughing, runny noses, and fevers. But this season, a recurring complaint is a severely sore throat alongside negative...
Shingles is a reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus behind chickenpox. The WHO notes the rash usually appears on one side, often as a single stripe of blisters. Pain often appears before the actual rash. So, what is the connection between the COVID booster and shingles? Well, a large Dutch study recently...
The debate around COVID vaccination did not end when clinics closed, and mandates faded. It shifted. Early questions focused on short-term reactions, but later concerns turned toward the future. People wanted to know what vaccination meant years down the line. Online discussions grew louder, yet they often relied on fragments, personal stories, and selective screenshots....
Most heart attacks start with an issue that initially hides in plain sight. Plaque can sit inside an artery for years, then suddenly crack and trigger a clot. Doctors can lower LDL and control blood pressure, yet they still struggle to spot which plaques will eventually become dangerous. Many scans can reveal how narrow an...
Seasonal influenza has shifted early this year, and public health agencies are now tracking a rapidly growing H3N2 lineage called the K-variant flu. The scientific label is influenza A(H3N2) subclade K, but the CDC also uses the genetic name J.2.4.1 for this branch. According to the WHO, they have observed a “recent and rapid rise”...
In recent decades, we have come to realize the powerful effect that consuming excess sugar can have on our health. For this reason, non-nutritive sweeteners have blasted onto the scene. From “zero-calorie” soft drinks to diet snack bars and keto-friendly baked goods, alternatives like sucralose, aspartame, stevia, and erythritol have flooded the market. They promise...
“Christmas food comas” are almost a festive tradition. Someone leans back, rubs their stomach, and declares defeat. The phrase sounds dramatic, but for most people, it describes a short-lived crash after overeating. Dr Fuad Jafarov, a gastroenterologist with the ACIBADEM group, says most post-meal bloating and sluggishness come from overindulgence. People eat more, drink more,...
