Susan Schmidt, a mother of two and physiotherapist in Australia, learned she had stage 4 bowel cancer at 45. She received the devastating diagnosis in September 2023, 4 months after experiencing small symptoms. She laments not paying attention to the warning signs and now warns others not to dismiss small changes and seek help. Even...
Experiencing persistent itching on or around your breasts can be annoying, uncomfortable, and, for many, a source of anxiety. While it is understandable to worry about serious health issues like breast cancer, it is important to know that in the vast majority of cases, an itchy breast or nipple is due to a completely benign...
In 2025, it is projected that there will be around 2,041,910 new cancer cases and 618,120 cancer deaths in the United States alone. Researchers have spent decades trying to learn how to fight the various types of cancer. However, they are now working on a universal cancer vaccine that could one day be available off...
Many new university students often get flu-like illnesses when they first arrive due to exposure to new germs in close-contact environments. Known to students as “freshers’ flu”, it actually refers to a number of illnesses that typically occur among large groups of people. It is, therefore, no surprise that a 19-year-old student, Ketia Moponda, thought...
In a move that has given some people hope while on the other hand drawing sharp criticism from leading medical experts, the Trump administration recently took action to promote the use of an existing generic drug, Leucovorin, as a treatment for Autism. The highly publicized announcement, which was accompanied by the promotion of unsupported theories...
Heart disease remains one of the leading health issues worldwide, and clogged arteries often play a major role in that risk. Arteries are like highways for your blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients where your body needs them. When those pathways narrow because of plaque buildup, circulation suffers. This can eventually lead to serious events like...
For decades, suffering from a spinal cord injury meant a very abrupt change in life. This is because there are very few therapies that address damaged “wiring”. For those with spinal cord injuries, everything from movement to sensation and independence can be lost in a second. A new breakthrough drug from Brazil called polylaminin is...
Most people don’t think about their kidneys until something goes wrong, yet these two bean-shaped organs quietly keep your body in balance every day. They filter out waste, regulate fluids, and even play a role in keeping blood pressure steady. When they’re healthy, you hardly notice them, but when they’re under strain, the effects show...
Tyson Foods made a big announcement that has a lot of people talking. By the end of 2025, the company says it will stop using high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA, BHT, and titanium dioxide in its U.S. branded products. That means fan favorites like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and more will be changing....
A 34-year-old Canadian man regained vision after a rare “tooth-in-eye” surgery. He joins fellow Canadian citizens, a 75-year-old British Columbia woman, Gail Lane, and 2 others who were the first successful recipients of the surgery. After experiencing a rare allergic reaction, Brent Chapman lost his vision at 13 years old. Now, thanks to a rare...
Just because a supplement is “natural” doesn’t mean it won’t cause negative side effects. If it has the potential to help, it has the potential to harm. This is especially true if it’s used improperly, such as at high doses, alongside other substances, or without relevant knowledge or guidance. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, supplements are not...
Our feet are a truly amazing part of our bodies. They contain 26 bones each, second only to our hands, which contain 27 each. Together, our two feet and our two hands account for 106 of the 206 in the adult human body. What our feet do for us each day is even more impressive....
