At 46 years old with no health problems or any previous medical history with heart issues, the last thing Nikki expected was to have a heart attack. So, when sneaky symptoms started cropping up, she didn’t think much of them. She even chalked most of them up to perimenopause. Now, from her hospital bed post-heart...

Karen Kennerley never thought her tiredness would lead to such bad news. The 57-year-old mom of two from Lancashire felt very tired in December 2022. At first, she thought it was just from her busy job, as many working people might think. What she didn’t know was that this tiredness was a colon cancer symptom no one spotted...

Almost two years ago, NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade shared a life-altering revelation. He had been diagnosed with kidney cancer. In a candid interview, the Miami Heat legend opened up about the early symptoms he ignored and how the diagnosis ultimately gave him a new perspective on life. At just 41 years old, Dwyane...

In Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, Alice drinks from a bottle labeled “DRINK ME” and suddenly shrinks. She changes size dramatically. Later, she eats a cake and grows enormously tall. These strange perceptions of size weren’t just Carroll’s imagination at work. They mirror symptoms of an actual neurological condition. It’s now known as Alice in Wonderland...

When it comes to romantic moments, the last thing on anyone’s mind is a potential health hazard. However, one doctor’s cautionary message about kissing bearded men is enough to make anyone pause. While facial hair might add to a rugged charm, it can also bring unintended risks to your skin. The Rise of ‘Beard Rash’...

Imagine suddenly being told by doctors that you have cancer that is already spreading to other organs after experiencing only a single symptom. This is what happened to a 48-year-old man from Missouri, Shawn Michael, after receiving his stage four cancer diagnosis. Shaun recently shared his story on YouTube, and the video has since been...

A household herb, rosemary, contains a potent compound that may combat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. A new study by The Scripps Research Institute highlights a treatment derived from rosemary and sage. This development offers hope for Alzheimer’s patients. The institute engineered carnosic acid, a natural antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, into a stable derivative. The derivative...

Most people know processed food irritates the gut. But it can also irritate the brain. Researchers found a toxic effect of fried foods beyond weight gain and increased risk of chronic disease. More specifically, food cooked in reheated oil may also contribute to neurodegeneration. This can lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and...

Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a plant commonly found across the United States. Its other names include pigweed, little hogweed, and fatweed. It’s also a popular potherb in Asia and Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region. Not only is it fairly easy to grow, it’s rich in vital minerals and vitamins with antioxidant...

How often do you pee every day? Perhaps this is something you’ve never actually paid attention to. If you are someone who finds themselves often making a trip to the bathroom, you may have asked yourself how often is considered normal? The reality is that how many times you go pee throughout the day is...

Diabetes refers to a group of diseases including prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These diabetes types affect how our bodies use glucose (blood sugar). Glucose serves as the brain’s primary fuel source and provides energy for your tissue and muscle cells. Diabetes can lead to raised blood sugar levels, which...

In recent research, particularly a study published in Science Advances, has identified seven genes responsible for brain aging and 13 drugs that target those genes and potentially could aid in slowing brain aging processes. Slowing brain aging has come out as a powerful strategy to help in the defense against neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive decline and...