Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, is known for its significant impact on blood sugar management and affordability – aka it is effective, efficient, and inexpensive. Normally, this would be a big win for a medication. However, despite these advantages, there is a growing trend of individuals discontinuing its use. This is largely due...

Cancer is a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. Anyone who has survived cancer themselves or who has watched a loved one manage the disease would likely shudder at the word itself. While we can do our best to prevent cancer, sometimes, despite all efforts, it still develops. Current cancer treatment methods are often...

We all experience occasional memory setbacks. For example, forgetting where we placed our keys or blanking on a friend’s name. But there’s a major difference between these normal cognitive hiccups and the genuine warning signs of dementia. Understanding this distinction could make all the difference for you or someone you care about. More Than Just Forgetfulness Dementia represents more...

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a circulation problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. PAD affects millions of Americans, more than those currently living with cancer. Yet even though it’s so common, this condition often goes unnoticed until it’s caused huge problems.  What Exactly Is Peripheral Artery Disease? In simple terms, Peripheral...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, have become a significant environmental and health concern in recent years. These particles are almost everywhere, found in almost every facet of our world: in oceans, soil, air, and even in the food and water we consume. The impact of microplastics on human health is...

We know that our vitamin and mineral intake is of critical importance to our long-term health. Vitamin B12, in particular, is essential for various bodily functions. These include DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and nerve tissue health. Unfortunately, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Francisco, meeting the minimum requirement...

A new meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics is reigniting the long-standing debate surrounding water fluoridation, a public health practice hailed for its role in preventing tooth decay. The study, which derives data from dozens of international research papers, suggests a potential link between higher fluoride exposure in children and lower IQ scores. The authors acknowledge...

Around 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia every single year and numbers continue to rise. However, a new study has revealed that as much as 13% of all new dementia cases in the US may actually be misdiagnosed. This means that many Americans are currently struggling with a condition that is...

Using powerful imaging technology, Swiss researchers recently observed the rapid spread of proteins associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. It is believed that the accumulation of these proteins in the brain may be linked to the development of dementia and are known as “superspreaders”. Researchers hope to learn why these abnormal clumps of amyloid...

Do you walk into rooms and forget why? Struggle to recall names mid-conversation? We all experience these types of memory lapses, but a surprisingly simple solution awaits just outside your door. The benefits of walking extend far beyond cardiovascular health, with recent research showing us its powerful effects on brain function and memory. The Brain Benefits of...

Have you ever climbed a flight of stairs and thought, “When did this get so hard?” We can call this your heart’s midlife crisis. Over time, even in the healthiest of us, the heart stiffens, loses flexibility, and struggles to keep up with oxygen demands. However, By our 50s or 60s, this decline often shows up as breathlessness or...

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an unknown illness has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of over 50 people in northwest Congo. These deaths come in the past five weeks, with the outbreak occurring on January 21, 2025. Since then, 419 cases and 53 deaths have been recorded.  The...