Your plate might be your best tool for feeling happier. The food we eat doesn’t just fill our stomachs. It directly changes how our brain works and how we feel. Scientists have found that what we eat and our mood are connected. “What you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and,...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is now known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Liver Disease (MASLD), is caused when excessive amounts of fat accumulate in the liver. This often happens as a result of certain metabolic issues, such as high blood sugar, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The condition can range from simple fatty infiltration...

There is an ongoing debate regarding the use of glyphosate in weed killers such as Roundup. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified the ingredient as a probable carcinogen in humans. Yet, Georgia recently became the second state to implement legislation that protects Bayer, the company that produces Roundup, from potential lawsuits. This...

A scientist may have found the cure for breast cancer, but through a controversial approach. Beata Halassy, 50, is a PhD virologist who successfully treated her own breast cancer by injecting herself with viruses known to attack cancer cells. This method is known as oncolytic virotherapy (OVT) and is currently being studied as an experimental...

Neurologist Dr. Baibing Chen recently described a headache people should never ignore on social media. Known as thunderclap headaches, he warned that these severe headaches could indicate underlying conditions such as an aneurysm or brain tumor. Since brain diseases increase with age, individuals over 50 need to be particularly vigilant. The appearance of symptoms accompanying...

A sweeping eye drop recall has sparked concern among U.S. consumers after 1.8 million cartons of common over-the-counter eye care products were pulled from shelves. The recall, issued by Tennessee-based pharmaceutical company AvKARE, follows an FDA inspection that found critical manufacturing issues. The affected products were distributed nationwide from May 2023 through April 2025 and...

Cabbage is a widely consumed vegetable crop, known for its dense-leaved heads. It’s characterized as a leafy green, red, or purple biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop. It belongs to the Brassica oleracea species, making it a close relative of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale. Cabbage has been cultivated for thousands of...

Garlic is a bulbous vegetable known for its robust and strong flavor. It has been used for centuries in culinary practices and in traditional medicine to treat several ailments and diseases. In modern medical applications, it is still extensively researched and used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Garlic has long been recognized for its...

Living near golf courses has always been regarded as beneficial to your well-being and health. After all, golfing is exercise; you are outdoors and surrounded by nature. What could possibly go wrong? Well, according to a new study, people living within a mile of a golf course have a 126% higher chance of developing Parkinson’s...

Caffeine aficionados may be familiar with coffee cherries. These are the fruits of coffee trees that look like ruby red grapes when ripe. Inside them are two bluish-green coffee beans. Once extracted and roasted, the beans are ready to be ground and turned into a morning cup of joe. The fruit is typically discarded, but...

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing incurable neurological condition in the world at the moment. After Alzheimer’s disease, it is also the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, with almost 90,000 new patients diagnosed every year in the US alone. In the United Kingdom, the condition affects around 153,000 people. According to Parkinson’s UK, there is a...

In a major scientific breakthrough, Israeli researchers have identified a defective gene linked to heart disease, specifically hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common inherited cardiac disorder worldwide. This new study, conducted by the Clalit Research Institute and Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, centers on the TRIM63 gene and its powerful role in triggering HCM. The discovery...