Almost 800,000 American adults have a stroke every year, with around 610,000 of those cases being the first time. Globally, it was the second leading cause of mortality in 2019. As significant as these stats are, many people don’t know how serious the issue is due to various stroke myths. People are often unaware of...
Glyphosate is a herbicide used to kill weeds, particularly those that compete with crops. While it may be highly effective for weed control, its impact on our environment and health has been the source of much debate and study over the years. A recent review analyzed the data of more than 40 studies published over...
During a recent excavation in the United Arab Emirates, archeologists unearthed a 1,400-year-old plaster cross. This exciting discovery has helped to prove the long-held theory that the dwellings that were found in the 1990s were once part of a Christian monastery. Maria Gajewska from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism is encouraged by this...
Many adults over the age of 50 start to notice that they have increasing difficulty climbing stairs or carrying their groceries as they grow older. While people typically dismiss this as simply a part of getting older, it could be a sign that your muscles are beginning to weaken. As we age, our muscle mass...
Around one out of every three adults in the United States is affected by prediabetes. Yet, effective diet-based interventions are currently few and far between. In studies, pistachios have been shown to improve the markers that determine a quality diet. However, not much is known about how they affect the gut microbiome, which plays an...
There is nothing like exploring a new city in a far-flung country for the first time. When we think of travelling, it is the moments spent watching sunsets on exotic beaches, meandering down cobblestone pathways in a little village, or walking around a bustling metropolitan city that come to mind. However, a large part of...
Cases of fatty liver are rising worldwide. However, what you put in your body can make all the difference. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist and hepatology specialist, has outlined four snack combinations that will help improve your liver health. These snacks can help, but work best when combined with regular movement, a realistic weight loss...
A rarely spoken about type of cancer is on the rise in younger generations. According to a new study, this rare cancer mainly affects those within the Gen X and Millennial generations. Compared to those born in the 1940s, the number of cases has tripled among Gen X’ers and quadrupled in Millennials. According to the...
Tick season is currently peaking, and emergency department visits for tick bites in the United States are the highest they have been since 2019. It is estimated that more than 31 million people will be bitten by a tick every year. That is nearly one in every ten Americans, not a small number by any...
Would you be more likely to get a vaccine if there weren’t any needles involved in the process? Well, according to researchers who administered vaccines to mice via dental floss in a new study, the future looks promising. This needle-free vaccine delivery technique stimulated a strong response in mice against deadly influenza infection. How does...
The FDA is currently considering taking certain oral fluoride supplements that are swallowed off the market, specifically tablets and lozenges. Toothpastes and mouth rinses that contain fluoride are not affected, though, as these are considered topical. So far, the FDA has opened a review, held a public hearing, and set an internal target of the...
A couple of weeks ago we had reports of rabbits with horns. This week we have reports of zombie squirrels covered in massive lumps. What is going on with nature lately? Well, as with the recent infected rabbit reports, these new reports of lump-filed squirrels are the result of a parasite. This parasite in squirrels...
