Over recent years the supplement industry has exploded into a multi-billion dollar market. From a niche wellness trend to nearly three-quarters of American adults taking dietary supplements regularly, supplement use has skyrocketed. Social media influencers and celebrities on Tik-Tok and other platforms have played a crucial role in popularizing supplements commercially.  However, this wellness boom...

Collagen and gelatin supplements have gained popularity as natural solutions for improving skin health, joint function, and overall wellness. These protein-rich supplements promise to combat signs of aging and help in other various ways. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and heating collagen will produce gelatin. While they share similarities in benefits,...

A trans teen athlete won 2 gold medals at a California track event. Afterwards, angry parents berated her mother with transphobic attacks. AB Hernandez, who is 16 came first in women’s long jump and triple jump at the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet in California. The talented trans athlete also finished fourth in the high...

Grounding, also known as earthing, connects your body directly to Earth’s natural electrical charge. This practice occurs through skin contact with the ground or specialized indoor equipment. This ancient practice is purported to transfer electrons from the Earth’s surface into your body to restore electrical balance. It’s claimed that grounding can reduce inflammation, improve sleep...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affects nearly 900,000 Americans annually, making it a significant health threat. This condition occurs when blood clots form in deep veins, typically in the legs. DVT can trigger life-threatening complications like pulmonary embolism if clots travel to the lungs. Understanding the surprising risk factors helps people recognize their vulnerability and take...

Viagra, famously known for its use in treating erectile dysfunction medication, may have some unexpected health benefits. Recent scientific discoveries reveal the little blue pill may offer protection against multiple age-related conditions. Researchers from Peking University have suggested that Viagra may prevent bone loss and decrease risk of developing osteoporosis. A Cleveland Clinic-led study has...

Deriving its name from coats worn by doctors, white coat syndrome describes a condition where a person’s blood pressure rises in a medical setting. However, their blood pressure remains normal at home or in other environments. Some people feel anxious at the doctor, which triggers temporary blood pressure spikes due to stress and medical environment...

Amid rising global tensions with conflicts in Russia, Ukraine, and most recently Iran and Israel, social media has been buzzing with apocalyptic memes. Memes depicting world-ending events humorously tied into everyday life have emerged amidst the global panic of a possible nuclear threat. Most recently, declassified, speculative online maps have proliferated around social media and...

For over 3,000 years, the benefits of shilajit have held a longstanding use in Ayurveda. Recently, modern medicine has delved into this resins promise for potentially enhancing overall health and wellness. It is a traditional herbal medicine that is available in supplements and is purported to increase fertility, support bone and heart health. However, due...

Ever since the industrial revolution, the world’s most valuable resource has more or less been oil, and any commodity that could fuel our ever-expanding industrial growth. Throughout the past two centuries, the globe has heavily relied on and fought over oil, making it our most valuable commodity. However, at the turn of the millennium, the...

All life on Earth is reliant on water for survival. For humans, without it, we cease to exist so rarely will you hear anyone say “you’ve had enough” when drinking water. That makes sense as the human body comprises approximately 60% water, making adequate fluid intake essential. Health experts recommend 8 daily water glasses, but...

A new study from researchers at MIT’s Media Lab reveals that ChatGPT may be chipping away at our cognitive abilities. The study focused on ChatGPT effects on the brain and, in particular, our ability to engage with critical thinking and memory recall. ChatGPT is a language learning model (LLM) developed by OpenAI and launched to...