Joan MacDonald was 70 when she began her health transformation. She occasionally played darts, softball, and bowling, but she was far from fit. The 5-foot-3 woman took medication to control her blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and acid reflux. She was almost 200 pounds and suffered from arthritis and swollen ankles, which made climbing stairs difficult....

Imagine waking up with hands so dry and cracked that even turning a doorknob feels painful. For many people, this is not just an occasional annoyance but a daily reality. Hand Dermatitis, also known as eczema on hands, is more than just dry skin. It is a persistent condition that can make simple tasks, such...

Can you reverse biological age? Many people want to feel and look younger for longer, but not all are willing to do what it takes to achieve this goal. Yet, it is possible – and worthwhile. Take, for example, Dr. Kurt Hong, a 52-year-old nutrition researcher and professor of medicine and aging. His most recent...

Almost 800,000 American adults have a stroke every year, with around 610,000 of those cases being the first time. Globally, it was the second leading cause of mortality in 2019. As significant as these stats are, many people don’t know how serious the issue is due to various stroke myths. People are often unaware of...

Glyphosate is a herbicide used to kill weeds, particularly those that compete with crops. While it may be highly effective for weed control, its impact on our environment and health has been the source of much debate and study over the years. A recent review analyzed the data of more than 40 studies published over...

In 2022, 38-year-old Danella Gallegos fell into a coma after an undisclosed medical emergency. She was immediately admitted to the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Initially, Gallegos’ family was informed that her chances of regaining consciousness were minimal to none to coerce them into agreeing to donate her organs. But as the hospital prepared...

Bruce Willis now lives apart from his family in a specially adapted home where professional caregivers provide round-the-clock support. The actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, calls this arrangement one of the hardest decisions she has made in her caregiving experience, but she knew Bruce would want their daughters to live in a home more tailored...

A Netflix reality star has shared a health scare that could have led to toxic shock syndrome after she accidentally left a tampon inside her body for an entire month. Savannah Miller, now 24, told national media outlets about the incident that happened when she was 22 and in college. View this post on Instagram...

A Salmonella outbreak linked to an egg recall has already affected nearly 100 people across the United States. Officials linked the illnesses to eggs from Country Eggs, LLC. The recalled eggs were sold under a few different brand names and shipped to multiple states. No deaths have been recorded so far, but many people have...

Many adults over the age of 50 start to notice that they have increasing difficulty climbing stairs or carrying their groceries as they grow older. While people typically dismiss this as simply a part of getting older, it could be a sign that your muscles are beginning to weaken. As we age, our muscle mass...

Jade Damarell, a 32-year-old experienced skydiver, died during a skydive in County Durham, UK, on April 27, 2025. A coroner’s inquest in August concluded that her death was suicide, just one day after her relationship ended with her former partner. Damarell built a reputation in the skydiving community for her skill and passion. She completed...

Around one out of every three adults in the United States is affected by prediabetes. Yet, effective diet-based interventions are currently few and far between. In studies, pistachios have been shown to improve the markers that determine a quality diet. However, not much is known about how they affect the gut microbiome, which plays an...