Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) is a common respiratory virus typically accompanied by cold-like, mild symptoms. However, infants and senior citizens are far more likely to develop severe symptoms and require hospitalization. It can also lead to more severe illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. In fact, RSV is the most common cause of these...

Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among American women. Additionally, 20 to 25% of all U.S. breast cancer diagnoses are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, around 59,080 new cases of this cancer will be diagnosed this year. The good news is that the vast majority...

Joe Fornasiero seemed to be the picture of perfect health. As a fitness fanatic from Brighton, Michigan, he followed a strict routine of training and clean eating. But behind the muscle and energy, something dangerous was quietly growing. His story challenges the idea that health on the outside always reflects what’s inside. Joe’s early cancer...

Many young people today are striving to live healthier lifestyles by exercising regularly and eating properly. However, many health foods can often come with unexpected side effects. Yet I don’t think anyone anticipated that simply swallowing a food could cause issues. That’s right, one man ended up in the hospital after only eating a tablespoon...

Scientists achieved remarkable progress in HIV gene editing research using CRISPR technology to eliminate viral DNA from infected cells. With current HIV medicines only inhibiting the virus, this therapy aims to eradicate the virus from the body entirely. The University of Amsterdam team successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept results, while Excision BioTherapeutics advanced to human clinical trials...

Can two quiet hours in your day do more for your brain than years of rigorous mental training? According to recent research, the answer is a resounding yes. Silence, more than just an absence of noise, may trigger brain cell growth in areas essential for memory and learning. Scientists have found that periods of silence...

Scientists from Rice University have revealed a new potential cancer treatment that uses minuscule dye molecules known as aminocyanine molecules. When these molecules are exposed to near-infrared light, they vibrate in a manner that breaks down the membranes of cancer cells. In animal and laboratory tests, this vibronic-driven action was shown to eliminate up to...

Salt may be the most routine ingredient in the world. It would be difficult to find a kitchen without it in some form. Table salt is the most common, and it comes from extracted salt from underground deposits. The raw salt is then refined to remove impurities, mixed with additives like iodine and agents to...

While the COVID-19 pandemic is “over”, the virus still exists and public health officials have kept vigilant on the virus’s mutations. Public health experts worldwide are closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, which has sparked alarm due to its rapid global spread. The World Health Organization designated this strain as a...

You may not really know what it is or be able to point to where in the body it is, but the thyroid gland is a very important, albeit small, part of the body. It plays a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions, including metabolism, energy levels, and mood. Ensuring its proper functioning is...

You likely have read about full-blown strokes, but did you know that mini strokes can happen, too, and are actually quite common? The problem is that they can go unnoticed, preventing the victim from getting the medical attention that they need. Not only that, but they are also at an even higher risk for a...

A new study has revealed that effectively treating high blood pressure significantly lowers the risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia. The Chinese study involved participants who had untreated hypertension at the start of the study. The researchers found that by making the necessary lifestyle changes and using medications to manage high blood pressure, cognitive...