Imagine cutting your cancer treatment time from an hour to just five minutes. If you or someone you love has faced cancer treatment, you know how precious each minute outside a hospital can be. That’s why a groundbreaking new development from The National Health Service (NHS) causes such excitement across England. Cancer patients throughout England...

Researchers claim they have found a potential new cause of autism. They discovered that children with a genetic condition called myotonic dystrophy type 1 are 14 times more likely to develop autism. Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is inherited and results in fatigue, progressive muscle weakness, and various cognitive issues. The researchers say it could...

With coronary heart disease (CHD) remaining the leading cause of death worldwide, it is surprising how often its onset and symptoms go unnoticed until catastrophe occurs. Many individuals with CHD may not experience any obvious symptoms in the early stages with some individuals showing signs just mere hours before onset.  The first sign of a...

There is a cancer that is on the rise in the United States, and it is on the rise in a population that is taking doctors by surprise. The cancer is anal cancer, and the population is white and hispanic women aged 65 and older. This is challenging previous assumptions about high-risk groups for this...

Over the last few years, the supplement industry has become a multi-billion-dollar business globally. They offer everything from general multivitamins to high-dose nutrient-specific supplements, promising more energy, vitality, and health. While it may be true that supplementation can help certain deficiencies, it is certainly not a case of more being better. For example, certain fat-soluble...

We all know at this point that the key to breast cancer survival is early detection. While a big part of this involves self-exams, another is getting your regularly scheduled mammogram. Mammograms have been considered the number-one test to detect breast cancer for quite some time now. Do enough digging around online, however, and you...

Do you struggle sitting for any length of time, knowing that within 30 minutes to an hour your backside won’t just be sore, but on fire? This extreme discomfort makes many regular activities – your daily commute, sitting in a long meeting, watching a movie, kayaking – a painful business of shifting and subtly trying...

Plastic has spread into every facet of our existence. Plastic has been detected at the deepest point of the ocean, the Mariana Trench. It is also present at the highest peak on land, Mount Everest. Microplastics are found in Antarctic snow, clouds, turtles, whales, tap water, beer, and even in human blood. In 2022, the...

When we talk about the cleanest drinking water, we’re referring to countries where tap water is not only accessible but also safe, pure, and consistently monitored. In this article, we’ll rank the top 20 countries based on the availability and quality of their drinking water. Our rankings come from trusted sources, including the Yale Environmental...

A new Hungarian study has found a link between vitamin D and colon cancer risk reduction. According to the researchers, taking vitamin D both reduced the risk of developing colon cancer as well as improved outcomes in those already diagnosed with it. People typically get a fair amount of this vitamin from exposure to sunlight....

The cold vs. warm water debate starts with something simple: what temperature should your water be? Some people always reach for ice-cold water, while others prefer it straight from the tap. It might seem like a small choice, but the temperature of your water actually affects your body in a few surprising ways. From digestion...

Could brushing your teeth do more than just protect your smile? According to emerging research, oral hygiene and Alzheimer’s may be more connected than you think. Scientists and dental experts have uncovered a strong link between gum disease and memory loss. In fact, harmful bacteria in the mouth may contribute to cognitive decline. While it...