Youth is fleeting, and for centuries humans have been looking for ways to capture it, to hold onto it, and to stop or reverse the aging process. There have been countless comics, books, and movies in which the characters have pursued immortality or to return to their younger, more beautiful selves. While the idea of...

The scenario is all too familiar: John experiences chest pain, so he goes to see his doctor. The doctor performs some tests, and John finds out that he has some narrowing or blockages in his arteries. Immediately he is sent to a specialist to receive either bypass surgery or a stent to open up the...

Your baby is constantly trying to communicate their needs and desires to you. Without the ability to speak, however, it can sometimes be difficult to understand your baby. For parents, determining whether their baby is hungry, uncomfortable, happy, or scared can often feel like a guessing game. Every baby is different, and will communicate with...

People love assigning human traits to nonhuman things. We call our car that won’t start a rickety old man, we describe storm clouds as “angry”, and we give names and genders to our cars, boats, and other objects. So its no surprise that people who talk to pets might do some of these things. This...

Over time, chronic stress can wreak havoc on your body. Continued stress can contribute to serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, as well as mental disorders like depression and anxiety [1] One less commonly-known health issue that can be brought on by stress is a condition known as Bell’s Palsy,...

According to the American Cancer Society, the average adult in the United States has about a forty percent chance of developing cancer during their lifetime [1]. Because it is such a prevalent disease, doctors and scientists are constantly searching for treatments and cures. When it comes to cancer research, one of the main focuses is...

Gluten intolerance has become an increasingly common problem over the last decade. The signs of gluten intolerance are varied, and can often present as something else. For this reason, gluten intolerance can be difficult to diagnose. Knowing the signs of gluten intolerance can help you to pinpoint the cause of your discomfort. This way you...

It is no question that safety is the top priority for any airline and it’s also the number one concern for most airplane passengers. Airlines spend exorbitant amounts of money every year conducting exhaustive tests making sure their planes are ready for any scenario that could threaten the safety of each flight [1]. Passengers can...

Every vitamin plays an important role in our health. There is one, however, that seems to work overtime. It helps us to maintain healthy bones, regulates the growth of our body’s tissues, and strengthens our immune systems. This vitamin is readily available to us in our daily lives and yet almost 40% of North Americans have...

Dark circles under the eyes are a common problem for many people. Often when we see someone with them, our first thought is that they must be tired. While lack of sleep is one possible cause of dark undereye circles, there are actually a number of reasons why someone might have them. If your eyes...

Doctor Jessica So’s young son has a unique interest: surgery. He loves watching videos of surgeries on YouTube, and learning about the human body. For this reason, the creative mom gave him the best surprise on his fourth birthday: they performed a c-section together using play-doh. Learning About Surgery with Play-Doh Jessica So is a...

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unlike most diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat by incorporating regular short-term fasts into your routine. This way of eating may help you consume fewer calories, lose weight, and lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, a number of studies...