A London-based doctor who goes by “Medifectious” on TikTok has gone viral for sharing a quick and fascinating hand test. This simple test could help identify early signs of a brain tumor or other neurological issues. His video, which has racked up more than 185,000 views, shows how to check for something called dysdiadochokinesia (pronounced dis-dee-ad-oh-ko-ki-nee-zee-ah). It’s...

Once associated with older individuals, rates of stomach cancer rates in young adults have dramatically risen in the last several years. This contrasts with the overall steady decline of stomach cancer rates in the United States over the last two decades. New research has indicated that there is a shift towards earlier detection, which could...

Blood clots are a serious health problem, any medical or health expert will tell you that. Also known as a thrombi, blood clots can cut off blood flow, travel throughout the body, and cause the potential cut-off of vital blood and oxygen to crucial organs, such as the heart, lungs, or even brain. The result...

Skin cancer is caused by the growth of abnormal cells in your skin tissues. It is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the United States. In fact, around one in every five individuals will be diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives. However, skin cancer is also among the most...

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...

Let’s be clear: Inflammation is not inherently bad. It’s a natural healing response to infections and injuries. It comes in the form of symptoms like swelling, pain, heat, and redness, and usually heals on its own. When inflammation is temporary, it’s healthy and essential. But when it becomes chronic or severe, it can contribute to...

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...

The apple juice recall centers on juice from S. Martinelli & Company, pulled from shelves after lab testing revealed unsafe levels of patulin. This toxin, produced by mold on fruit, especially apples, can be dangerous when consumed in significant amounts. Patulin is classified as a mycotoxin and is especially harmful to young children and those...

Ibuprofen is one of the most common painkillers in the world. Most of us have it in our cabinets, and we don’t think twice about popping one when we’ve got a headache, sore muscles, or cramps. But just because it’s easy to get doesn’t mean it’s always safe. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, is...

Overall, the rates of colon cancer have steadily declined over the last three decades. However, during this same period, rates of the disease in people under the age of 50 have dramatically increased. Researchers theorize that it is likely a combination of factors that have contributed to this rise, such as a sedentary lifestyle, diet,...

A German study has recently revealed 5 midlife health risks that could cut a decade off your lifespan. Recently presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session, the study identified obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, and high blood pressure as the risk factors. Collectively, these factors account for an astounding 50% of all cardiovascular...

Blueberries have for a long time now been touted as a “superfood”, meaning that they are packed with powerful, disease-fighting nutrients. There is no doubt that this small fruit is seriously good for you – but what would happen if you ate blueberries every single day? Here are six things you can expect to happen...