According to a new clinical trial, using a specific anti-allergy nasal spray can potentially prevent you from getting a COVID infection. Best of all, it has proven to be a safe and effective treatment over the years and is available straight over the counter. Known as azelastine, the antihistamine acts as an antiviral against various...
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was assisnated this month, leaving behind a legacy of heated debates and a very divided following. After his death, an unexpected story popped up online. A man who said he went to school with Kirk claimed he suffered years of relentless bullying at his hands. The words...
The Adam’s apple is a distinctive feature on the human throat, normally more noticeable in men but present in everyone to some degree. Have you ever stopped to wonder what Adam’s apple actually is, though, and what its purpose is? This is everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about this unique part of...
Periods are something everyone with a uterus deals with, but how they are handled changes with every generation. For years, tampons, pads, and cups were the norm. Now Gen Z is leaning toward something different, free bleeding. It’s when you just let the blood flow freely without plugging it up or catching it with pads....
Most of us enjoy the occasional bowl of popcorn while watching a movie or sports match on TV. Other people like to indulge on a daily basis, which should be fine, considering that the whole-grain snack is high in antioxidants and fiber and regarded as a healthy option. While this may be true for popcorn...
Resilience means different things to different people. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), it is “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” In other words, psychological resilience refers to how people can recover from...
Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you have the potential to create an endless array of possibilities. One intriguing notion is called quantum immortality. Imagine that the universe splits...
A recent announcement from Russian scientists has brought attention to Enteromix, a new cancer vaccine developed using mRNA technology. This is the same approach behind some of the COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine reportedly demonstrated a “100% efficacy” in preclinical trials, signaling a potential breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy. That being said, experts caution that this figure...
Researchers have been searching for a diabetes cure or a long-term solution for managing type 1 diabetes for decades now. They not only have to find a way to restore insulin production but also need to overcome the autoimmune attacks that destroy the beta cells that produce insulin. However, recent breakthroughs in islet transplantation, gene...
Vitamin D is one that has found itself in the spotlight often in recent years. Also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, it has long been recognized for its vital role in bone health. Now, emerging research suggests that it might also help to slow down the aging process. This promising finding, however, comes with a...
If you’ve ever known someone who has had a blood clot, you know that they are no laughing matter. Blood clots are a significant health concern because they can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes. While medications are often prescribed to manage clotting risk, certain natural foods and supplements may help...
A pharmacist has recently warned his followers on TikTok about certain Matcha side effects related to women’s menstrual cycle. Considering how popular the drink has grown recently, his warning has been met with concern by those who love the green tea elixir. But how much validity is there to his assertions and do they weigh...
