In the early stages, stomach cancer symptoms are often very subtle, making them hard to detect. Another issue is that many of these signs can easily be mistaken for other common digestive issues. Yet, detecting and treating this disease in the early stage is very crucial if you wish to beat it. Therefore, it is...
A man from New South Wales, Australia, became the first person to leave a hospital with a totally artificial heart. Made from titanium, this device is meant to be used by people with heart failure who are awaiting a donor. The life-saving technology is meant to serve as a “stopgap,” and recipients previously remained in...
There is a seemingly unlimited variety of different supplements that claim to support your health, enhance lifestyle, and address deficiencies. There are supplements that boost energy levels, support your immune system, improve joint and bone health, and enhance athletic performance. However, while many supplements do provide a range of health benefits, in certain situtations, there...
We all know that women tend to live longer than men, but the various factors as to what causes gender-specific aging is only now being understood. A team of researchers from the United States believe they have discovered why female and male brains age differently. They say it could potentially be due to a specific...
A team of researchers from South Africa has been stationed in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica for the last 10 months. Their mission covers a range of scientific endeavors, such as atmospheric studies, climate monitoring, and research into auroras. However, things have taken a dark turn lately, with an urgent message sent out by one of...
A study recently published in Nature Communications revealed that an affordable supplement taken daily can improve cognitive function in seniors. Researchers from TwinsUK wanted to see if using inexpensive fiber prebiotic supplements to target the microbiota could improve brain function and muscle health. Over a period of 12 weeks, 36 pairs of twins over the...
The gap between science fiction and science fact seems to be closing more rapidly every single day lately. For example, researchers recently transformed light into a crystalline structure that combines properties of both a superfluid and a solid, known as a “supersolid”. The idea of a supersolid was first theoretically predicted in the 1960s. However,...
Wax melts are small pieces of wickless wax that have been infused with fragrant oils. The scent of these oils is released into the air when the pieces are melted in a wax warmer. They are typically regarded as more effective and safer than using traditional scented candles. However, a new study has revealed that...
Pancreatic cancer’s five-year survival rate is currently only 13% and is responsible for over 5% of all cancer deaths in the UK. Unfortunately, the symptoms of this disease often only appear once the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body. Pancreatic cancer starts to develop when pancreas cells begin to grow uncontrollably....
Our environment and the things we consume are full of toxins. In this day and age, people are always looking for ways to cleanse their bodies from the inside out. It’s therefore no surprise that many companies offer regimes or products that claim to flush toxins out of the body. However, our bodies are actually...
Imagine feeling really drained and tired all the time, even after simply performing household chores. This is the daily reality for millions of individuals diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. It is estimated that around 1.3% of the American population lives with this illness, yet many people remain undiagnosed. Not much is understood about the causes...
Alzheimer’s symptoms vary from one person to the next but typically involve issues with memory. For most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the disease only occurs in their mid-60s or later. However, when it develops before this age, it is called early-onset Alzheimer’s, which can begin as early as their 30s. While this form of the...
