Rates of Parkinson’s disease continue to rise around the world annually. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, around 1,1 million people live with the disease in the United States alone. There are around 10 million people living with Parkinson’s globally, and this number is anticipated to reach 20 million by 2050. The causes of this progressive...
Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern and his family are mourning the loss of his daughter Molly. The 23-year-old college student died suddenly on April 23, 2025, while visiting friends in Assisi, Italy. Molly had been fighting a rare form of cancer since 2019. Despite her health challenges, she lived life to the fullest until her unexpected...
There’s a tiny parasite quietly spreading across the globe, causing red spots on the skin and affecting millions each year. It isn’t deadly, but it’s stubborn, contagious, and often mistaken for something else. Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies). The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies scabies as a neglected disease affecting 200 million people yearly. Even though it’s easy to treat, far too many...
Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found throughout the body. Most commonly found in the brain, heart, muscles, and bone marrow. Adults synthesize taurine, but people also commonly obtain it from foods like meat, fish, and eggs. Many energy drinks and protein supplements prominently add taurine. People commonly use taurine supplements to...
Deron Wells, a 59-year-old husband and father of three, was prepared to embark on a cross-country journey for a groundbreaking double-lung transplant when his insurance company abruptly denied coverage. Battling stage 4 lung cancer, Wells had been medically approved for the transplant. He was part of a clinical trial at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. However,...
As the global population ages, the rise of cardiometabolic multimorbidity has become a global health issue. Researchers define cardiometabolic multimorbidity as when a person has two or more cardiovascular or metabolic diseases at the same time, such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, or coronary heart disease. 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary heart disease. Coronary heart...
For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature’s pharmacy in search of healing, comfort, and vitality. Medicinal leaves, in particular, stand out as humble yet powerful remedies for varieties of ailments. Across continents and cultures, people have plucked leaves from their gardens, forests, and fields. They have brewed them into teas, crushed them into...
Vaping has often been promoted as a safer alternative to smoking. However, the experience of Loyda Cordero Faliero, a 39-year-old mother from Franklinville, New York, refutes this assumption. After quitting cigarettes and switching to vaping, Faliero developed severe lung complications. She developed air pockets in the walls of her lungs, which completely shifted her way...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links Staghorn stones are large, branching kidney stones that can wholly or partially fill the renal pelvis and calyces (Healy & Ogan, 2007). They are typically found on one side of the body and...
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...
