This article was originally published in March 2019 and has since been updated 24-year-old William Brown from Fort Worth, Texas died in a fatal accident. His vaporizer pen/e-cigarette was reported to have exploded as he was trying to make use of it. A splintered piece reportedly lodged in his throat, which severed an artery in...

Hundreds of thousands of antibiotics are prescribed every year to treat a wide variety of infections. While most of the time they are incredibly helpful, sometimes they can do harm. In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young mother named Hailey Sebert found herself disabled after being prescribed a common antibiotic. Hailey’s story sheds light...

“How many cigarettes are there in a bottle of wine?” Ideally, you won’t find any cigarette butts in the bottom of your chardonnay, but it’s a serious question a team of UK researchers recently sought to answer. The scientists, led by gastroenterology expert, Theresa J. Hydes, published a study in the March 28 issue of BMC Public...

Ear infections are a common and often painful condition that affects people of all ages. They occur when the middle ear becomes inflamed and infected, usually due to bacterial or viral infections. If left untreated, ear infections can cause serious complications and even lead to hearing loss. In this article, we will discuss the signs...

Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, can be a serious and potentially deadly condition if not detected and treated early. Though prevention is key, it is also important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of melanoma to ensure timely intervention. One effective method for identifying potential melanoma growths is through the ABCDE rule. ...

In our quest for radiant, flawless skin, we often focus on skincare products, routines, and diets. However, a silent culprit is lurking in the shadows: our everyday habits. From seemingly innocuous actions to common practices, many aspects of our daily lives can quietly undermine the health and appearance of our skin. Let’s embark on a...

In life, sometimes the hardest and heartbreaking stories are the ones we need to tell. They’re the ones that are raw, make us vulnerable, and lead us down the paths we fear most. But they are the stories and experiences that can be followed by immense growth. This is one of those stories… Kyrstyn Johnson...

This article was originally published on January 8, 2019, and has since been updated. Chemo and Radiotherapy can be effective treatments for cancer. The downside, of course, is a range of difficult side effects experienced during treatments. Fortunately, a type of treatment that aims to harness the immune system to combat cancer (called immunotherapy) could...

This article was originally published on December 21, 2018, and has since been updated. It’s no secret… Global warming is happening rapidly all over the world. In addition to normally warm regions experiencing hotter temperatures, even the United States can testify to changes and inconsistencies in the weather as the seasons change. The country’s wealth,...

Every child deserves to be loved. Deep down, every one of them wants to surround themselves with family and friends. We don’t want to feel rejected or alone in the world. That very belief is exactly what shocks us when we hear about people like Jono Lancaster. How can two people prepare for and carry...

How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be me, and when I...

A physicist exploring the mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has apparently discovered a groundbreaking theory proposing the existence of a brand new law of physics, which has been termed the “second law of Infodynamics.” This new law suggests that we may in fact be living in a simulation.1 Dr. Melvin Vopson’s research explores the intricacies...