For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature’s pharmacy in search of healing, comfort, and vitality. Medicinal leaves, in particular, stand out as humble yet powerful remedies for varieties of ailments. Across continents and cultures, people have plucked leaves from their gardens, forests, and fields. They have brewed them into teas, crushed them into...
Vaping has often been promoted as a safer alternative to smoking. However, the experience of Loyda Cordero Faliero, a 39-year-old mother from Franklinville, New York, refutes this assumption. After quitting cigarettes and switching to vaping, Faliero developed severe lung complications. She developed air pockets in the walls of her lungs, which completely shifted her way...
Cabbage is a widely consumed vegetable crop, known for its dense-leaved heads. It’s characterized as a leafy green, red, or purple biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop. It belongs to the Brassica oleracea species, making it a close relative of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale. Cabbage has been cultivated for thousands of...
Garlic is a bulbous vegetable known for its robust and strong flavor. It has been used for centuries in culinary practices and in traditional medicine to treat several ailments and diseases. In modern medical applications, it is still extensively researched and used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Garlic has long been recognized for its...
It might be surprising to know that some of America’s iconic brands, ones considered embodied in American culture, are actually owned by foreign companies. From beloved ice cream makers to trusted household staples, these brands have quietly changed hands over the years. Acquiring “American-made” brands has been marketed towards foreign companies as a great way...
Scientists have discovered cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active compounds, traditionally found in cannabis, in an unexpected source. A common Brazilian shrub, which is often considered a weed, known as Trema micrantha blume could present a new potential alternative to cannabidiol. This discovery, led by molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto and his team at the...
Quantum theory explains a phenomenon that occurs in an incredibly short space of time. Scientists, over many decades, have been researching the quantum realm to understand how it works better. From improving quantum computing, to unhackable communication, the implications are extensive. For years, physicists have treated entanglement as almost “instantaneous” and not pinning down its...
Dementia refers to a class of neurodegenerative illnesses that adversely affect cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning and personality. It leads to cognitive decline in affected individuals. Dementia risk is becoming increasingly common. The WHO estimates that those affected by dementia-related illnesses will triple from 50 million to 152 million by the year 2025....
In April 2025, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a new form called type 5 diabetes. At the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Congress 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand, IDF President Professor Peter Schwarz announced the formation of a new working group dedicated to type 5 diabetes, a form of diabetes linked to...
Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has reignited debunked fears on 5G and cell phone transmissions. He has now begun targeting cellphones in school in his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. RFK Jr. suggests that these towers and cell phones “produce electromagnetic radiation which has been shown to do neurological damage.” ...
In 2021, scientists at University of Oxford alongside biopharmaceutical company Nucana launched an investigation on a compound called Cordycepin. Chinese medicine has used it for centuries as a remedy derived from a Himalayan fungus. By using this compound, scientists have developed a new, potent chemotherapy drug. This drug, called NUC-7738, boosts the potency of its...
With coronary heart disease (CHD) remaining the leading cause of death worldwide, it is surprising how often its onset and symptoms go unnoticed until catastrophe occurs. Many individuals with CHD may not experience any obvious symptoms in the early stages with some individuals showing signs just mere hours before onset. The first sign of a...
