Heal

For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature’s pharmacy in search of healing, comfort, and vitality. Medicinal leaves, in particular, stand out as humble yet powerful remedies for varieties of ailments. Across continents and cultures, people have plucked leaves from their gardens, forests, and fields. They have brewed them into teas, crushed them into...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Vaping has often been promoted as a safer alternative to smoking. However, the experience of Loyda Cordero Faliero, a 39-year-old mother from Franklinville, New York, refutes this assumption. After quitting cigarettes and switching to vaping, Faliero developed severe lung complications. She developed air pockets in the walls of her lungs, which completely shifted her way...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is now known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Liver Disease (MASLD), is caused when excessive amounts of fat accumulate in the liver. This often happens as a result of certain metabolic issues, such as high blood sugar, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The condition can range from simple fatty infiltration...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

Neurologist Dr. Baibing Chen recently described a headache people should never ignore on social media. Known as thunderclap headaches, he warned that these severe headaches could indicate underlying conditions such as an aneurysm or brain tumor. Since brain diseases increase with age, individuals over 50 need to be particularly vigilant. The appearance of symptoms accompanying...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

A sweeping eye drop recall has sparked concern among U.S. consumers after 1.8 million cartons of common over-the-counter eye care products were pulled from shelves. The recall, issued by Tennessee-based pharmaceutical company AvKARE, follows an FDA inspection that found critical manufacturing issues. The affected products were distributed nationwide from May 2023 through April 2025 and...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle & News Writer