The Trump administration is looking at revisiting the scheduling of marijuana which has sparked debate amongst the public and experts alike. The drug is still illegal at the federal level, but 24 states have legalized it for recreational use, and many more permit medical cannabis.  President Trump stated in an interview on August 11th that...

A 25-year-old mother from Florida, Cloey Eyes, is raising alarms about vaping after experiencing ‘popcorn lung’-type symptoms from 2 years of use. She woke at 2:30 a.m. with sharp chest pains and believed she was experiencing a heart attack. Terrified and struggling to breathe, she struck her chest repeatedly in an attempt to catch her...

Recent research highlights a significant rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data collected from surveys in the UK and the US emphasize the growing impact of the pandemic on gastrointestinal health and its interplay with mental well-being. What...

In a major policy reversal, Officials plans to ban recreational weed use in less than two years after becoming the first Asian nation to legitimize cannabis. The landmark decision in 2022 had sparked a wave of optimism among cannabis advocates and entrepreneurs. Government officials are now moving quickly to restrict non-medical use due to growing...

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and deadly cancerous brain tumor known to medical science. This form of brain cancer affects approximately 3,200 people yearly in the United Kingdom. So when Ben Trotman was diagnosed in 2022, his family braced for the worst prognosis. Typically, patients with Glioblastoma live an average of 15 months after diagnosis,...

Katie Mohan, 57, claims she nearly died from liver failure after taking turmeric supplements, highlighting a growing supplement toxicity endemic. The New Jersey-based woman began taking turmeric supplements in March after seeing online posts about the spice’s anti-inflammatory benefits.  The symptoms started gradually. After a few weeks, she began experiencing fatigue, nausea and stomach pains...

A persistent cough can be inconvenient but usually will go away after a few days. Causes can vary from something as simple as ‘going down the wrong pipe’ to a mild infection like the flu or the common cold. Allergies or bronchitis could be the cause of a prolonged nagging cough if it persists for...

You’ve probably heard the buzz around Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weight-loss and diabetes medications, but what’s really behind their success? The answer lies in GLP-1. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a crucial hormone in regulating blood sugar, appetite, and weight. It is at the center of a new wave of pharmacological and lifestyle interventions for conditions...

A recent report released by the UK Health Security Agency has seen a concerning rise in typhoid cases in parts of the United Kingdom. Typhoid fever threatens global health as antibiotic-resistant strains spread rapidly worldwide. The disease is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, now kills over 150,000 people yearly across the globe. Provisional data captured...

Women with endometriosis and adenomyosis now have workplace protections in Portugal, marking another step forward in recognizing these painful conditions. The country’s Law 32/2025 gives workers up to three days of paid menstrual leave each month when severe symptoms make work impossible. What Spain’s Experience Reveals About Menstrual Leave Policies These aren’t just painful periods. According to...

It’s a common assumption: spend some time in the sun and your vitamin D levels will take care of themselves. However, despite abundant sunlight in many parts of the world, vitamin D deficiency remains prevalent across diverse populations and latitudes. Even in populations living in warm, sunny climates. Why is this deficiency so common, and...

If you’re over 50 and noticing fatigue, digestive discomfort, or a general drop in energy, your liver might be trying to tell you something. Like the rest of your body, the liver undergoes changes with age, both due to time and accumulated lifestyle and environmental stressors. By 2050, one in four people worldwide will be...