Most of us experience anxiety at one point or another in our lives. While there are many different drugs and therapies currently available on the market, many of them come with a range of unwanted side effects. However, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers state that they have made significant advances in reducing anxiety by targeting specific...
While you may typically associate strokes with older adults, the truth is that anyone at any age can suddenly have a stroke. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, the rate of strokes in individuals under the age of 50 is rising. In the United States alone, stroke diagnoses have increased by 40% among...
In the weight-loss sphere, the notion of burning belly fat is everywhere. There are diets, exercises, supplements, and even products that claim to flatten stomachs and thin waistlines. It’s no wonder why; protruding bellies are a common insecurity, and the weight-loss industry capitalizes on it. However, most of these gimmicks are not backed by research....
Your brain is the engine that powers everything you do—but what if some of your daily habits are quietly sabotaging it? Often, it’s the small, seemingly harmless routines that can have a massive impact on your cognitive health. Here’s a closer look at the brain-draining habits you might be guilty of and how to reverse...
At the moment, egg prices in America are soaring, and it’s due to the return of bird flu. This horrible disease killed millions of chickens, resulting in fewer eggs and prices rising through the roof. How many you may ask? Well, as of the last estimate, more than 20 million chickens were wiped out by...
More and more people are turning to plant-based diets recently. People stop eating meat for a variety of reasons, including the welfare of the animals, environmental reasons, and health reasons. It is natural to wonder what will happen to your body if you choose this lifestyle. For example, what are the health benefits of a...
How much do you know about colon cancer? A single mother has stepped forward and spoken about her battle with stage four colon cancer in an effort to raise awareness around the warning signs she dismissed. Mother of one, Radwah Oda from Texas has been juggling raising her child, maintaining an office job and fighting...
Girl Scout cookies originated over 100 years ago when the scouts and their leaders were looking for unique ways to fund their various programs. It all started in 1917, when Girl Scouts based in Muskogee, Oklahoma, made and sold homemade cookies to raise funds for their troop activities. Since then, this simple yet effective idea...
In what medical experts are calling a potential game-changer, a new FDA-approved treatment uses highly-focused soundwaves to destroy cancer cells. This innovative approach, known as histotripsy, offers several advantages over traditional radiation and radiofrequency ablation treatments, providing hope for patients with limited options. How Histotripsy Works “Histotripsy is a technology that uses ultrasound waves that...
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, commonly known as Bactrim, is widely prescribed in the U.S. for treating various conditions including mild chest infections, bacterial infections, and acne. While generally considered effective, medical professionals are now raising concerns about rare but severe reactions to this widely-used antibiotic. A Young Patient’s Struggle The severity of these reactions is starkly illustrated by...
Recent research suggests that comprehensive lifestyle modifications may slow cognitive decline and improve cognitive function. Dr. Dean Ornish of the University of California San Francisco reports, “While our findings are valid and biologically plausible for all the reasons outlined in our research manuscript, all studies need to be replicated.” The study showed notable improvements in...
Vaping has only continued to gain popularity, particularly among youth. Many medical professionals are now raising concerns about a side effect that could permanently alter a persons’ ability to enjoy food and beverages. This condition, known as “vaper’s tongue,” is emerging as another reason for limited (if any) e-cigarette use. Understanding Vaper’s Tongue Vaper’s tongue...