Health Awareness

Parkinson’s disease causes tremors, rigidity, and issues with balance, and is driven by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine. Certain medications initially help deal with these symptoms, but typically lose effectiveness over time and produce unwanted side effects. However, there have recently been some exciting advances in Parkinson’s disease treatment. Researchers are now looking...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

Danni Duncan thought she was doing everything right. The 39-year-old Melbourne fitness coach ate 90 percent whole foods, worked out daily, and barely touched alcohol. Her four kids know her as the mom who makes homemade snacks and prioritizes health above everything else. So when doctors found a 0.7 x 0.8-inch cancer tumor in her bowel that had already...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Along with the heat, summer seasons often bring unwelcome guests that leave itchy, swollen reminders of their visit. Beyond how they look, mosquito bites plague millions of people due to the itchy feeling they cause. Social media platforms showcase various mosquito bite remedies, with the “hot spoon method” gaining particular attention on TikTok recently. This...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Many are very familiar with oregano and its ability transforms ordinary dishes into flavorful masterpieces. This Mediterranean herb, from the Lamiaceae family, offers far more than culinary appeal. Scientific research reveals oregano benefits extend deep into human health, supporting everything from immune function to heart health. Modern studies validate what ancient healers knew centuries ago...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

When people think of tea, they the first thing they think of more common teas like English breakfast or green tea. However, hibiscus tea is a tasty red-colored tea beverage derived from the hibiscus plant. Beyond its great flavor and beautiful color, it is also known for its potential health benefits. These benefits range from...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

In modern society, stress levels have significantly increased, with lifestyle maintenance becoming increasingly demanding. This has almost become the norm, and feeling tired or struggling to sleep is not uncommon. However, if these symptoms are persistent, self-research might lead you to a condition called “adrenal fatigue.”  Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe persistent...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Until very recently, the idea of a lung cancer vaccine would have been dismissed as medical science fiction. However, since August 2024, when the very first lung cancer mRNA vaccine entered human trials, this idea has rapidly become a scientific fact. Additionally, other recent innovations, such as the personalized neoantigen vaccine PGV001, have shown encouraging...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist