Rhys Russell’s story is a sobering reminder of the unpredictable and devastating nature of a painless cancer symptom. Despite his young age and seemingly benign symptoms, Rhys tragically passed away at 18 due to a melanoma on his scalp, a diagnosis that unfolded rapidly and relentlessly. His journey underscores the importance of awareness and early...

In scenes echoing the early pandemic days, hospitals in parts of Asia are seeing packed waiting rooms and rising test positivity rates. From China to Thailand, and even Singapore and Hong Kong, a new Covid-19 wave is picking up speed. At the heart of it is a fast-spreading Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1. Residents are once...

You’re lying on an exam table in a paper gown, feet in stirrups, anxiously gripping the sides. The doctor tells you to “Take a deep breath” as they begin the IUD insertion. A sudden cramp hits with a sharp, deep pain unlike anything you expected. Your face tenses, eyes sting, but you’re told, “Almost done.”...

We imagine our lungs functioning only to inhale air, providing our red blood cell with oxygen to take to our organs. But our lungs go beyond just helping us breathe. Recent research shows that our lungs also help make blood. This is a huge discovery for scientists and could change the way we treat some...

Sepsis can occur when a person’s immune response to an infection results in vital organ damage. Sepsis affects around 1.7 million American adults, with no less than 350,000 of those individuals ending up in hospice care or dying. Contributing to around 1 out of 3 deaths in the hospital, it is considered the leading cause...

Considering that cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide, finding ways to determine the likelihood of their development is crucial. Moreover, the sooner the chances are discovered, the better the chances that they can be prevented. Doctors say that one of the best ways to determine your child’s future risk of developing...

Your heart is a muscle that needs regular movement to stay strong. This doesn’t mean hitting the gym or paying for pricey classes. Heart doctors say walking is the best exercise for heart health. It’s simple and free, and you can do it almost anywhere. Research shows brisk movements cut heart disease risk by 24%. You...

Turmeric has been having a moment – and a fairly long one, at that. Having been used for hundreds of years in eastern and Ayurvedic medicine, the western world has caught onto its impressive health properties. Now, it seems like every health food store, organic market, and coffee shop are offering turmeric-based products and drinks...

Many people easily recognise mint for its fragrant and refreshing flavor. Known particularly for its cooling effect when consumed, it is a popular ingredient in culinary dishes and beverages globally. Mint is a general group term for over a dozen plant species belonging to the genus Mentha. These include peppermint, which is widely used in...

The amount of sleep we need seems to change over time. Teenagers always seem tired, no matter how much sleep they have got. When you are in your early twenties, going straight to work after a long night out is no issue at all. However, it’s quite normal to require a good night’s sleep and...

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a popular cooking agent available in kitchens across. It is renowned for adding a light, fluffy texture to baked goods like cookies or cakes. This is because it has leavening properties, which is inducing a chemical reaction in the dough, producing carbon dioxide, causing it to rise.  Baking soda...

Fasting has long been part of human history, whether by necessity or choice. Many religions and cultures across the globe practice fasting as a meditative and cleansing ritual for the body. Some researchers speculate fasting could have been done due to food scarcity in older human history. Today, fasting effects, from intermittent to water, or...