When it comes to Alzheimer’s, most people probably assume that one of the first symptoms of this brain disease is memory loss. Although Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are typically characterized by a gradual (and sometimes rapid) decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis may have found...

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), also known as Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance (IEI), is a controversial disorder characterized by an individual’s heightened sensitivity to various chemicals and environmental triggers. While some scientists and health professionals dispute the reality of MCS, it is essential to acknowledge the experiences of those who suffer from it and address their symptoms,...

Vaping has become increasingly popular, particularly among young people. Originally thought to be better for you than smoking cigarettes, many teens and young adults turned to vape pens. Unfortunately, it turns out that vaping is not better for you than cigarettes, it just has different consequences. This young 22-year-old vaping addict is the most recent...

Over the last few years, anxiety disorders have risen to the top of America’s most common mental illnesses. Every single year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), they affect 40,000,000 people aged 18 and older. [1] That’s almost 1 in every 5 people! The silver lining in all of this is...

Kids are cute, but kids are stressful! Whether you’re a parent, educator, caregiver or even camp counselor, you are no stranger to the stresses of taking care of children. Even though this stress is shared by people around the world, for some weird reason, they still find themselves comparing who is more stressed or who...

Vaping has gained immense popularity in recent years as an alternative to smoking, with many people turning to e-cigarettes to quit their tobacco habit. While vaping may be perceived as a safer option, concerns have been raised about the rising number of children and young adults becoming addicted to nicotine through vaping. Doctors and Psychologists...

Under the sea, under the sea, darling it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me. As true as that may be for the water-dwellers, Americans prefer seafood on their plates. Over the last couple of decades, shrimp has become the most widely consumed seafood in the United States (along with canned tuna and...

This article was originally published on October 15, 2018, and has since been updated. All right, okay, it’s time to come clean – and be honest! Does it grind your gears when people make even the tiniest grammatical error? Does your restless leg syndrome kick in or your eye start twitching… to the point where...

This article was originally published on October 24, 2018, and has since been updated. If you’re married or have been in a long-term relationship, someone over the years has probably half-joked about the weight gain they experienced in the first year or two (or ten). Some people chalk it up to routine, some say they...

Bottled water has long been considered a convenient and reliable source of hydration. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at Columbia and Rutgers universities has shed light on a concerning discovery – nanoplastics in bottled water. But what exactly are nanoplastics, and how do they affect our health? Let’s discuss the study’s findings, explore...

We all know by now that ginger is good for us. We know that it has antibacterial properties and that it can give our immune systems a little support during cold and flu season. Recently, however, another benefit of this spicy root has been explored: It helps fights body fat. Specifically, it can potentially prevent...

A high school student won her regional science fair by proving that the extract of a long-used Native American plant, chokeberries, can target and kill cancer cells in-vitro. This discovery, or rather, re-discovery, could in the future be a huge breakthrough in cancer treatment. Native American High School Student Discovers That Her Culture’s Traditional Chokeberry...