At the tender age of six, Lucas received a devastating diagnosis: a rare form of brain tumor. At that moment, the prognosis seemed grim. Recalling the heart-wrenching conversation with Lucas’s parents, French doctor Jacques Grill still feels the weight of having to convey the news of their son’s bleak future with brain cancer. Fast forward...
Millions of people experience some discomforting itchiness in their eyelashes at some point in their lives, especially when waking up from sleep. It’s normally attributed to grogginess and the presence of fluids in the eye, but unfortunately, it may be worse than that. One of the possible causes of this discomfort may be the presence...
Sleep, being a fundamental bodily function, might seem like it should come effortlessly. However, for numerous individuals, achieving a restful night’s sleep quality remains a daily struggle. The reasons for waking up in the middle of the night are multifaceted, encompassing factors ranging from health to environmental conditions. Insomnia, a complex subject with myriad possible...
Embarking on a cruise is a thrilling adventure filled with scenic views, exciting activities, and a plethora of culinary delights. However, amidst the buffet of tempting offerings, there are certain foods that cruise-goers might want to steer clear of to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey. Here, we explore the ten worst things you should...
New York Times’ bestselling author, Elena Amsterdam was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, but was able to manage her condition and live well for a number of years- that is, until she moved into a newly renovated house in 2014. Within a year of moving, Elena’s autoimmune condition came back with a vengeance; she...
Let’s explore the story of the world’s oldest family – the Melis family from Italy, who hold the record for longevity among siblings, with a combined age of 861 years back in 2012. Their secret? A simple, yet consistent, daily lunch routine. The Melis siblings’ remarkable feat caught the attention of many, earning them a...
In a world where there is food available on almost every corner, vitamin deficiency is still a major factor of poor health in developed countries. While some say changes in our soil are to blame for nutrient deficiencies, there are many reasons why in a country where people eat too much, they still fall short...
Our bodies have hundreds of small, often subtle ways to send us messages about our health. Things like the color of our skin, how much our hair falls out, how quickly wounds heal, and acne can all signal nutrient status, the state of our microbiome, potential food intolerances, and even serious diseases such as diabetes...
Sydney Towle, a vibrant Californian, was thrown into an unexpected battle with an aggressive form of cancer at the tender age of 23. Her journey began in early August when doctors stumbled upon a concerning revelation. A sizable mass lurking in her stomach, growing unchecked for four months. The signs were there, subtle yet insistent....
Cancer is ultimately the result of cells that uncontrollably grow and do not die. Normal cells in the body follow an orderly path of growth, division, and death. Programmed cell death is called apoptosis, and when this process breaks down, cancer results. Pancreatic cancer cells do not experience programmatic death, but instead continue to grow and...
In mid-September, an entrancing video started circulating the internet and has very quickly gained everyone’s interest. Why would a video of some woman singing to cows be so intriguing, you might ask? Watch the video below and you will see exactly why… Jonna Jinton, a 28-year-old artist, photographer, and blogger, used to live in Gothenburg,...
A 21-year-old man from Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland, tragically lost his life just days after initially attributing his backache to a need for a new bed. Gerald Green’s health rapidly deteriorated, but he concealed his symptoms from his parents, Paula and Gerry, until he began coughing up blood. On January 19, Gerald’s mother took him...
