Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. When we think of cancer, we often imagine it as something that mainly affects older individuals. However, recent studies and research have shown a concerning trend – cancer rates among young women are on the rise. This alarming increase requires our attention and a...

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. It helps the body absorb calcium, promotes bone health, supports immune system function, and regulates mood. While...

When we picture upper lip hair, most of us picture the many mustaches that the men in our lives have had over the years. What many of us don’t think about is the upper lip hair that many women deal with themselves regularly. Though all women have extremely fine hairs above their lips that are...

Many of you have probably suffered through the pain that your third molars – or ‘wisdom teeth’ – caused some years back. Somewhere along the line a dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon probably advised you to remove them. But for what reason? They may have told you that wisdom teeth can force your other teeth...

For many of us, the day doesn’t really start until we’ve had our first cup of coffee. It perks us up, helps to get our digestive system going, and is part of our morning routine that makes us feel ready for the day. But did you know that your morning joe could potentially interact with...

Dementia, a progressive and debilitating brain disorder, affects millions of people worldwide. While age and genetics are known risk factors, a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) suggests that certain personality traits may also play a role in predicting dementia. Published in the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, the study explores...

The sad truth about society today is that we’re growing. We’re not referring to growing in numbers, but waistlines. We are now a more obese population now compared to our ancestors, despite the medical advances we have that they didn’t. While we do lead a more sedentary lifestyle – we aren’t hunting our food or...

Dementia is a degenerative brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form of dementia. While memory loss is often the most well-known symptom of dementia, there are other subtle signs that can manifest in the early stages of the disease. These signs may go unnoticed at first,...

Thousands of patients suffering from failing aortic valves, may not need to undergo open heart surgery. A procedure known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has up until now, been reserved for patients that may otherwise not survive open-heart surgery, however, two large clinical trials are now showing that TAVR may also benefit younger and...

You know that feeling when you blow your nose and whatever’s stuck in there just isn’t coming out? Yup, not a comfortable one. When blowing fails to solve your problem, you start picking only to find a small bump that just won’t budge. It’s frightening to discover a growth somewhere in or on your body...

Period pain is common for a lot of women. Bloating, nausea and cramps are all part of the package that comes with menstruating for the majority. But when the pain becomes unbearable to the point of passing out- that definitely is something to be concerned with. Undiagnosed Dermoid Cyst: Calle Hack’s “Little Monster” Growing up,...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. It accounts for about 30% of yearly new cancer cases in the United States and approximately 12.5% of annual cancer cases globally. It is vital to understand the early signs of breast cancer as early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival....