Are you looking for stretches to relieve tight shoulders? Whether your shoulder tightness is from sitting at a desk all day, working out intensely, or from your daily activities (like too much texting), these easy moves will loosen up tight shoulders. Even if you don’t have a full-time desk job, chances are you spend the...

Lung cancer is often referred to as the silent killer because the symptoms can go unnoticed or mistaken for something else until it is too late. This devastating disease is known to leave half of its victims dead within a year of diagnosis, but usually just because the diagnosis is made too late. This insidious...

Recent studies have revealed alarming findings about the water we drink daily—whether from the tap, in bottles, or treated at home. These studies suggest that cancer-causing chemicals, particularly trihalomethanes (THMs), are present in all three sources of water. Let’s break down the findings and what they mean for public health. What Are Trihalomethanes (THMs)? Trihalomethanes...

Colon cancer is often considered a disease that primarily affects older adults, but recent trends show a disturbing rise in cases among younger people. The story of Raquel A., who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at just 32, highlights the importance of recognizing early symptoms, no matter your age. Raquel shares her experience...

Throughout human history, some diseases have plagued us for thousands—even millions—of years, leaving an indelible mark on civilizations and shaping the course of our evolution. While modern medicine has made tremendous strides in treating and preventing many illnesses, some of the world’s oldest diseases continue to persist, reminding us of the deep-rooted challenges we face....

Many of us have either been this person or know someone who, despite being uncomfortable, in pain, or ill, refuses to see a doctor. While sometimes the problem just goes away on its own, many other times it just continues to get worse and worse until it is a true emergency. This is what Liam...

Tori Geib of Bellefontaine, Ohio suffered from chronic back pain. Since it’s estimated that about 80% of Americans will at some point experience back pain, it certainly wasn’t unusual when she sought medical attention. Tori’s Shocking Story Tori visited three different rheumatologists in an attempt to find the real cause of her chronic back pain....

It’s likely you haven’t heard much about vaginal cancer. At first, I didn’t even know that was a thing. Cervical cancer, sure. Vaginal cancer—what? If you understand your lady parts relatively well, you’ll be able to differentiate between your vagina, your cervix, and your uterus. I’ve spent the last few years getting pretty familiar with...

Cancer does not have a single cause, but instead is the result of the interaction of several factors. [1] However, certain factors, such as obesity and smoking, can increase one’s risk of developing cancer. There is one major factor, though, that many new patients under the age of 45 share in common. An oncologist from...

Zantac, once one of the world’s best-selling drugs, is now at the center of a massive legal battle. For decades, its manufacturer, Glaxo (now GlaxoSmithKline or GSK), allegedly concealed the potential cancer risks associated with the drug, despite warnings from their own scientists and independent researchers. The story of Zantac’s rise and fall reveals a...

Nothing about having cancer is fun, and that is extended to cancer treatments. They are long, grueling, and often uncomfortable or even painful. They have terrible side effects that leave people feeling completely depleted and not themselves. One of the most common but not talked about side effects of chemotherapy treatment is Chemo brain. This...

Researchers have published a new study that takes a comprehensive look at the United States’ cancer rates. They aimed to measure and compare incidence rates of cancer diagnosis and mortality in different generations over time. The study concluded that the incidence rates of Gen X and Millennials were 2 to 3 times higher than those...