Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. This chronic disease causes damage to myelin, the protective covering of nerve fibers. More than one million individuals are affected by multiple sclerosis globally, with almost a third of those cases occurring in the United States. The symptoms vary from person to...

For a long time now, colorectal cancer has been seen as a cancer that only older people get. In recent years, however, oncologists have been seeing cases in increasingly younger adults. Scientists are now looking into why this is, and they may have found at least one piece to the puzzle. A recent study has...

From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have commonly experienced brain fog after having COVID-19. Years after the pandemic, mounting research reveals that COVID-19 long-term side effects go far beyond just respiratory issues. Abundant evidence suggests COVID-19 affects the brain and impairs neurocognitive ability. Those with “brain fog” say they experience sluggishness, struggling with memory...

Dementia refers to a group of neurodegenerative illnesses that are associated with a significant cognitive decline, including in areas such as memory, coordination, mood, and behavior. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s, with approximately 50% of individuals over the age of 85 having Alzheimer’s. While there is no cure for dementia-related diseases, researchers...

A mother of two undergoes a medical nightmare, complete with a misdiagnosis and an unneeded surgery. In September 2024, Rhian Butlin, 32, suffered “excrutiating” stomach pain. However, her symptoms were dismissed as polycystic ovary syndrome. Two months later, she was rushed to the emergency room in agony and abdominal swelling so severe she looked nine...

Stress is a part of life. We all have stressful days or stressful periods. For example, a difficult meeting at work, exam period while still in school, or helping a loved one through an illness or difficult time. Generally, this stress is acute. Really big, long, stressful periods, however, can take a toll on our...

Pain medication and pharmaceuticals are usually the go-to methods of alleviating muscle pain, headaches, toothaches and most kinds of physical trauma experienced. Pharmaceutical pain medication sometimes comes with the risk of negative side effects, drug interactions and sometimes abuse.  For centuries, however, traditional healers and early doctors administered essential oils, herbs and alternative therapies as...

John Cena, one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment and professional wrestling, recently opened up about a deeply personal and alarming chapter in his life. The 47-year-old actor and WWE superstar revealed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer not once but twice. Speaking candidly about the experience, Cena admitted, “That phone call...

Dominique McShain, a vibrant 21-year-old from New Zealand, was living what many would call a typical young adult life. She studied psychology, recently got married, and had a bright future ahead. But just before her 21st birthday, everything changed. She received a devastating diagnosis—stage 4 colorectal cancer. Now, doctors say she has only days or...

Dimethyl sulfoxide, commonly known as DMSO, is a colorless liquid compound that manufacturers derive as a byproduct of the paper-making process. Scientists initially discovered it in Germany in the late 19th century. Today, they use DMSO in many products, including paint removers, cleaners, makeups, and even as a flavoring agent in specific foods. Nature also...

Cancer and its treatments can trigger life-threatening emergencies. We can categorize these medical oncologic emergencies as metabolic, haematological, structural, or treatment-related complications. With approximately 14.5 million cancer patients in the U.S. (estimated to reach 19 million by 2024), it is imperative for clinicians and physicians to not only recognise these oncologic emergencies when they arise...

We know that cancer, diet, and inflammation are all closely linked. This is especially when talking about cancers of the digestive tract, such as colorectal cancer. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute has demonstrated a potential connection between colorectal cancer and ultra-processed foods....