Heart failure affects more than 64 million people around the world. It’s therefore not surprising that people are always looking for effective ways of supporting their hearts and managing heart failure. Patients are typically given a whole range of different medications to deal with their condition and symptoms. However, these medications are often accompanied by...

Bruce Abrahamse
Science & Technology Journalist
After initially studying art and advertising, Bruce studied sound engineering and pursued a career in audio production for three decades. He is also a freelance writer, music tutor, and event organizer. He loves collecting records, reading books, and hiking in nature.
Elon Musk has long claimed to know a lot about a variety of subjects, ranging from EVs to AI. He also seems to think he understands healthcare, questioning the way it is run on the platform he bought, X. However, his remarks were met with considerable pushback, such as a response from Mark Cuban which...
Have you ever wondered how cholesterol in your body can lead to a heart attack? Well, first of all, you need to know that vascular plaque starts with inflammation. Say for instance, your blood pressure has been running high for quite some time. What happens is that high blood pressure starts to put considerable strain...
We all know the old expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. While that may be somewhat true for your physical health, a new study has shown that oranges may be beneficial for your mental health. In fact, according to the study, eating one orange every day can potentially lower your depression risk...
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with almost 1 in every 6 deaths attributed to the disease. It is, therefore, no surprise that so much time and resources are spent trying to find treatments and prevention strategies. In 2021, researchers revealed that they had discovered that a particular type of collagen may...
Since it was first unveiled to the public in the 1350s, the Shroud of Turin has remained a great mystery. Exhibited as the burial shroud used to wrap Jesus after he was crucified, the faint image of a bearded man can be observed imprinted into the cloth. This idea was considered debunked in the 1980s...
Getting a good night’s rest is vital to your well-being and health. According to a new study, losing sleep can negatively impact your immune system. Additionally, it has been associated with the development of certain diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. In this article, we will look deeper into the effects that losing...
You are what you eat and if you want to be healthy, you need to eat healthy and nutritious foods. To help you achieve this goal, we have compiled a list of the most nutrient-dense foods available on the market. If you want to support your health, it’s important to eat a range of nutritious...
According to a new study, regular cannabis use has been linked to reduced pain and improved cognition in cancer patients. It was likewise found to be beneficial for individuals receiving chemotherapy. While this may seem contrary to the long-held belief that cannabis causes cognitive impairment, this side effect was found to be temporary. Unexpected Results...
The term heart disease refers to several heart-related health issues, including angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, and coronary heart disease. Considering that more than one in every 3 adult males suffers from heart disease, recognizing these early signs may prove vital. Worryingly, heart disease can also occur without any symptoms at all, with a heart attack...
Your gallbladder is located just underneath your liver and releases fat-digesting bile into the duodenum when you eat. There are several conditions that can affect your gallbladder, such as gallstones, acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and on rare occasions, gallbladder cancer. These conditions often require gallbladder surgery, which can sometimes present various side effects. Let’s take...
Around 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia every single year and numbers continue to rise. However, a new study has revealed that as much as 13% of all new dementia cases in the US may actually be misdiagnosed. This means that many Americans are currently struggling with a condition that is...