The liver is the biggest solid organ in the human body. It helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, regulates blood clotting, and most importantly, removes toxins from your blood. It is an essential organ that performs more than 500 vital bodily functions; therefore, maintaining a healthy liver is very important. The liver is also...

Summer means long days outdoors, backyard barbecues, and late-night bonfires. But it also brings one unwelcome guest, mosquitoes. These tiny pests can quickly ruin a relaxing evening. Most people reach for bug sprays loaded with chemicals, but others are turning to natural options instead. One idea that’s been circulating for decades is that you can...

Researchers at UCLA Health claimed they have discovered the very first drug to rehabilitate the physical effects of stroke in mice. Two candidate drugs were derived from their research into the mechanism of the brain effects of rehabilitation. One of these drugs led to a substantial recovery in the control of movement in the mice...

Chicken has long been considered a healthier meat option by many people. It is a relatively cost-effective source of protein and can be prepared in a variety of different ways. Chicken has also been lauded for its nutritional content, which includes nutrients that bolster children’s neural development and adults’ cognitive function. However, while eating chicken...

Apples are universally healthy but they are not equal. Most people are familiar with types like Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith, etc. However, there are over 7,500 varieties of apples grown all over the world, according to WSU Tree Fruit. Casual eaters and aficionados alike can differentiate between types and decide on their favorites. Food...

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...

Researchers recently discovered that older adults who had taken the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia in the following seven years. The study was led by Stanford Medicine and involved analyzing the health records of older adults in Wales. Published earlier this month in Nature, the study bolsters a new theory that...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most prevalent form of dementia globally. It affects daily life, adversely hindering memory, cognition, and altering behavior.  Alzheimer’s cases are suspected to double in prevalence by 2060, largely due to preventable and modifiable lifestyle factors. Making dietary changes, including what we drink every day, could possibly...

On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a sweeping artificial dye ban targeting eight petroleum-based synthetic food coloring. During a press conference held by the agencies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized their plan to collaborate with food agencies to...

It’s vital to look after our mental and physical health, and this is especially true as we age. The way we live our lives today determines whether we develop certain conditions and diseases later in life, such as dementia, strokes, and depression. In fact, according to extensive research, there are 17 factors that contribute to...

About one in eight Americans have taken GLP-1 treatments like Ozempic, making it one of the fastest-growing medical trends in recent years. This powerful compound has rapidly transformed from a diabetes solution to a weight management phenomenon that dominates headlines and social media feeds. Furthermore, research continues to uncover exactly how Ozempic works to create such dramatic...

Dementia continues to be one of the world’s most pressing public health issues. It’s estimated that more than 55 million people are affected by dementia globally, costing over $1 trillion each year. While there is currently no cure for dementia, a recent Cambridge-led study has uncovered promising links between commonly used medications and a lower...