Folk medicine has used elderberries for hundreds of years. Indigenous people have used them to treat rheumatism and fevers, and ancient Egyptians use them for burns and to improve their skin. Today, scientific research has examined elderberries for their effects on the immune system, which may help fight colds, the flu, and similar conditions. Elderberries...
As we head deeper into fall and edge ever closer to the winter season, there’s another season that’s also coming: Cold and flu season. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways we can support our immune systems to prevent getting sick. If and when you do, there are also natural ways you can make yourself feel...
As we age, older adults often face various health challenges that can impact their quality of life. A recent study has shed light on a lesser-known but significant connection between a common injury and the elevated risk of dementia in seniors. Falls, a prevalent cause of injury in the elderly population, have been found to...
In 2011, Anthony Olson, a then-33-year-old man from Helena, Montana, received devastating news from Dr. Thomas C. Weiner, a former oncologist at St. Peter’s Health. Olson was told he had Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow fail to mature into healthy blood cells. Weiner warned...
We have all been reminded many times that it is important to get sufficient quality sleep. However, it is becoming more apparent that maintaining a consistent waking and bedtime is equally, if not more, important to your health. In fact, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has linked inconsistent...
Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old father of three, tragically passed away after developing silicosis, a terminal lung disease caused by years of exposure to crystalline silica dust from cutting engineered stone worktops. Marzec’s death highlights the severe dangers of working in unsafe conditions and raises urgent questions about industry practices and safety regulations. A Life Cut...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, often goes unnoticed in women. ASD used to be considered a predominantly male issue, but recent research indicates that there are many women with ASD who aren’t diagnosed until adulthood. Since the assessment tools and traits are based on men, there’s much less understanding how ASD represents...
It wasn’t too long ago that in the world of infectious diseases, it seemed like COVID-19 was all anyone was talking about. It was, after all, the most prevalent and deadly infectious disease globally at the time. According to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), however, tuberculosis (TB) has retaken its position...
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and early detection is vital for effective treatment. As a colorectal cancer doctor, Dr. Ursina Teitelbaum from Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center talked to the Huffington Post about the common mistakes to avoid for good bowel health. This is everything you need to know about your...
Lee Rawlison was unaware he had terminal cancer. The 51-year-old father of two was a healthy marathon runner and worked as a medical sales representative. He had only one symptom warning him of the tumor: pain in his abdomen. It began as mild and grew severe. By the time he was finally diagnosed, doctors said...
A recent resurgence in a cosmetic trend known as mesotherapy has prompted medical professionals to issue warnings due to its potential adverse effects. One horrific possibility – skin resembling that of a reptile. Originally developed in France in 1952 to treat blood vessel and immune system disorders. Mesotherapy involves injecting a mixture of vitamins, minerals,...
A 40-year-old woman announced her death on Facebook this past December. Rachel Davies from the UK was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2021. She had tried to access a treatment that could’ve lengthened her life, but she was denied because it wasn’t approved for funding in Wales, where she lived. She and her loved...
