Cancer can start in almost any tissue or organ in the body and is characterized by the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells. It is the second leading cause of death around the world, accounting for around one in every six deaths annually. The most common types of cancer in men are colorectal, prostate, lung, and...
Aspergillus flavus, also known as the Pharaoh’s Curse fungus, is rather infamous in archaeological circles. Following the excavation of various tombs, such as the one belonging to King Tutankhamun, the archaeologists who opened them experienced a series of deaths. While many considered their deaths to be the result of a curse, doctors theorized that it...
We have all had periods in our lives when we did not get enough sleep. Maybe you were staying up late studying or working a double shift. Maybe you intended to watch one episode of a new series and ended up watching the entire season in a single evening. While it is normal to have...
Cases of colon cancer have been on the rise for people under 50 years of age by 3% every year since 2011. According to the American Cancer Society, around 107,320 American adults will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This number represents an almost equal split among the sexes, with 54,510 men and 52,810 women anticipated...
Glioblastoma starts as a cancerous growth of cells in the spinal cord or brain and can happen at any age. It tends to occur more often in older adults, though, and the symptoms include headaches, nausea, seizures, blurred vision, and trouble speaking. It is the most common and aggressive type of malignant brain tumor among...
Yes, aging is a part of life. However, the food we eat influences how we age. For example, take oxidative stress, a major contributor to aging. It is known that fruits, in particular, are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds that protect your body against oxidative stress. Eating certain fruits regularly can improve your...
In the early 2000s, internet theorists and futurists believed that access to the internet would result in an overall increase in intellect. After all, surely people would grow smarter if they had all of humanity’s knowledge right at their fingertips? In reality, however, online echo chambers and misinformation have actually contributed to public polarization and...
Since August 1944, the SS Richard Montgomery has been stuck on the floor of the River Thames Estuary. Used during World War II by the United States for carrying munitions, the ship broke in half en route to Cherbourg in France. The remains of the ship are now located approximately 1.5 miles from Sheerness in...
As climate change continues to raise concerns around the globe, finding ways to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels has become more and more vital. Finding eco-friendly energy solutions has become a top priority, and there have been considerable advances in this field recently. According to a team of scientists from Singapore, we can also...
Many old scripts are filled with medical concoctions claiming to heal a range of illnesses and diseases. But how many of these had any medical value, and how many were simply old wives’ tales? In our modern era, we are lucky to have access to effective treatments that combat everything from headaches to viruses. We...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and a significant voice of resistance against Nazism. He was also an author and is best known for works such as The Cost of Discipleship and Letters and Papers from Prison. In these works, Bonhoeffer combined his rigorous theological insight with fierce moral courage. He often warned about...
Since decriminalization has taken place in many countries across the globe, researchers have once again been permitted to study the effects of marijuana. These studies have revealed both associated marijuana health risks and benefits. A recent study has shown a link between marijuana and heart health risks, but how does marijuana affect heart health? Let’s...
