Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that affects the nervous system. The symptoms are subtle, growing slowly at first, and include tremors in the hands, feet, or jaw. It can also cause stiffness, affect movement, and cause balance issues. While it is an incurable disease, there are medicines that can help manage it. Recently, scientists...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and has been for the last 100 years. Yet, a 2023 poll revealed that 51% of those who participated weren’t aware of how prevalent this disease is. The best way to reduce heart disease risk is to know which factors influence it. Let’s...
According to the American Cancer Society, one in every eight men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Presently, prostate cancer is ranked just behind lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Yet, many individuals survive this ordeal and go on to live healthy lives. Early detection is at the top...
Do you know what blood type you are? Well, it turns out that many people have no idea at all. Yet, it has been shown that your blood type could make you more susceptible to developing certain medical conditions. Your blood type is inherited genetically and determined by the presence of certain antigens. Let’s take...
Imagine suddenly being told by doctors that you have cancer that is already spreading to other organs after experiencing only a single symptom. This is what happened to a 48-year-old man from Missouri, Shawn Michael, after receiving his stage four cancer diagnosis. Shaun recently shared his story on YouTube, and the video has since been...
In 2021, researchers developed a treatment that harnesses rapidly moving molecules to repair tissues damaged by a spinal cord injury. The same researchers recently applied the same treatment to damaged cartilage cells in a new study. It was found that the therapy activated the gene expression needed for cartilage regeneration within only four short hours....
Diabetes refers to a group of diseases including prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These diabetes types affect how our bodies use glucose (blood sugar). Glucose serves as the brain’s primary fuel source and provides energy for your tissue and muscle cells. Diabetes can lead to raised blood sugar levels, which...
Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed self-healing gel technology similar to human skin. This is the first time that a hydrogel has been produced that combines both the self-healing properties and high stiffness of skin. Previously, they had only managed to replicate either of these qualities, but not both at...
What if we could find a way that enabled us to live longer? Well, perhaps the best person to study in this regard would be the woman who previously held the record for the oldest person in the world. Maria Branyas Morera earned that title in January 2023, when she was awarded it by the...
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...
