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...

Cinnamon is one of the most widely recognized scents known for some of its potential health benefits. From regulating blood sugar to helping lower cholesterol levels, it has earned its recognition as a potent spice with many medicinal properties. However, new findings have highlighted some potential risks associated with excessive cinnamon intake, particularly when it...

The term ‘postpartum’ doesn’t always spark feelings of merriment or good tidings, in fact, it sounds downright depressing which is how many women feel soon after childbirth. The lack of support for new parents is a sad situation. Most employers are not required to provide paid parental leave, and the federal Family and Medical Leave...

There is a painful disease that takes place amongst many women. Endometriosis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition experienced by women of reproductive age, it is estimated to affect 10% of women.  This disease can cause chronic pelvic pain and is sometimes associated with infertility. Misplaced endometrial tissue is what defines endometriosis. Typically, endometrial...

A fully detailed and comprehensive report on this case study was published in Journal of Central Nervous System Diseases [1]. An unidentified 14-year-old boy from the Midwest – whose family liked to welcome a lot of stray pets – began to display some scary symptoms. He dealt with deep-rooted depression, mood swings, hallucinations, and aggression....

You may not want to admit it, but gone are the days of reading books on the toilet! Now, everyone pulls out their smartphones and plays their favorite app to pass the time. In a weird way, our washrooms or public stalls have become little smartphone sanctuaries – but not anymore for one man from...

Around 20 to 30 years ago, hearing a diagnosis like Multiple Sclerosis was a death sentence. Little was known about the disease or its effects, but everything sounded pretty miserable and heartbreaking. These days, it’s becoming a seemingly more common diagnosis, and some celebrities, including Christina Applegate, have been able to shed some light on...

Recent research led by the University of Washington has shed light on new potential workings of Alzheimer’s disease, offering us a glimpse into the workings of the brain’s immune system. The study, published in August, looks at the behavior of microglia, specialized immune cells crucial for maintaining brain health.1 A New Understanding Microglia are responsible...

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...

Are you always cold, only to break out into terrible sweats, especially at night time? Do you constantly feel tired or weak, like you are in a fog, and can’t focus? Is every day a question of whether or not you’ll get a headache or have digestive problems? The first steps to combatting these symptoms...

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,...