Overthinking can be a debilitating habit that affects millions of people, leading to negative impacts on mental health and overall well-being. Research indicates that a significant percentage of individuals, particularly young adults, and middle-aged individuals, engage in chronic overthinking.1 While it may seem like a productive way to approach problem-solving, this behavior can often hinder...

Fishermen get pricked by hooks, rod tips, and other sharp points all the time. Anyone who’s taken fishing for a hobby or a career must be ready to receive a few pokes now and then. However, no one ever assumes they’d be infected by flesh-eating bacteria. Mike Walton, a construction worker from Florida who needs...

This year we will recognize the 23rd anniversary of the national tragedy that occurred on September 11th, 2001. Most Americans remember where they were when they heard the news or turned on their television set to watch the coverage. For those first responders and police officers who were on call that day, they remember getting...

Over half a billion people worldwide suffer from type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by the body’s inability to use insulin effectively. Despite extensive research, the exact mechanisms behind this breakdown have remained elusive. Recent discoveries by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, however, may shed new light on this complex disease.1 The Role of...

If someone were to ask you what the effects of marijuana were on the brain, you might be tempted to rely on the stereotypes that first come to mind. Dopey-ness, low energy, calmness, goofiness (and a strange penchant for salty snacks). But a recently published animal study suggests that a certain cannabinoid could have the...

Old age comes with many health challenges. It puts people at a higher risk for conditions like heart disease, type two diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer. But overall, it makes people more frail. This fragility can make them weaker, slower, and get tired more easily. Frailty isn’t just a description of this state;...

Come on, ladies. Just use toilet paper and make the world a better place. If it’s not a porta-potty, all you have to do to protect yourself is use a paper towel and sit down to pee. If you don’t want to sit at all, you can consider one of those urination device thingies (make...

Lindsay was shocked to discover that at age 36, she had shingles. Initially believing that the pain in her right shoulder was due to a torn muscle. But when the red marks turned into blisters, this nursing student knew – she had shingles. ‘It was the worst pain I’d ever felt – and I have...

“I think gray hair is a gift from the moon! When the moon laughs, her eyes produce tears of joy that fall to the earth and onto the tops of people’s heads!” ― C. JoyBell C. The appearance of a gray strand of hair, for many, is not a welcome sight. Many find it quite disconcerting to...

For ten years of her life, Cheryl Murray lived with a painful, growing lump on her foot. Embarrassed by it, she hid it from her boyfriend for two years. Finally, when they moved in together, she could no longer hide the now golf ball-sized lump. He encouraged her to have it looked at, and just...

Colon cancer rates are on the rise, particularly among young adults. Routine screening is recommended for adults age 45 years or older, who should be tested every ten years. However, a new study set out to examine the prevalence of this cancer for people aged 10 to 44. Using data from the Centers for Disease...

Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance, revolutionizing how many people cook by offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying. However, experts have recently highlighted several potential safety risks associated with their use. Here are seven key points to ensure safe and effective air fryer usage. 1. Avoid Cooking Whole Chickens Cooking a whole...