Most Americans know the struggles that come with trying to meet their health insurance deductible, especially when faced with a devastating illness or medical emergency. Lee-Ellen Macon, 57, is one such person. She’d already been through breast cancer, but earlier this year, she found out her cancer had come back and was now stage IV....

What would you do when you see a jumper preparing for the leap? Many of us would like to think we would remain calm and be the hero. So many people may react poorly, or perhaps even worse, not at all. The mentality of ‘not wanting to get involved’ often prevents people from making a...

This article was originally published on September 5, 2019, and has since been updated. A Swedish study has sparked some debate. The 2019 study claimed that babies born through a Caesarean section are more likely to be autistic and develop ADHD. The research published in the journal JAMA Network Open analyzed over 20 million children, and...

An underwear company conducted a survey which found that nearly 45 percent of Americans have worn their underwear for two days in a row, or longer. Since underwear hygiene is typically something you keep to yourself, the company, Tommy John surveyed 2,000 men and women to see how long they wear their underwear for, and...

Avocados are one of the world’s favorite foods. This savory fruit (yes, it is technically a fruit!) from Latin America is used all over the world, from guacamole to tacos, sushi, burgers, salads, and more. Not only are avocados delicious, however, but they are also extremely good for you. In fact, a relatively new study...

While it’s been embedded in many brains, and is often taught in our school system that marijuanna is a gateway drug, the next step toward using substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or prescription opioids. While many may see marijuana this way,  is it the only substance guiding users down a dark and dangerous road? ...

Dehydration can assume many shapes and fatigue — from increased thirst, fatigue, dry mouth, and decreased urine output to yellowish urine, headaches, dry skin, and dizziness. It also has many causes, including diabetes, an inability to drink, vomiting, diarrhea, and more. (1) The solution? Water, right? Yes and no. Overhydration: what the latest research has...

Privacy concerns are one of those side effects of technology that can make you wish the world would return to the Stone Age, dinosaurs and all… These days, people are paranoid worrying about how to prevent their privacy from being invaded. Many have been institutionalized from the fear of constantly being watched, followed, monitored, and...

The sands of time have been kicked in our faces. More American families than ever find themselves struggling to balance the needs of three or more generations all at once. The average person can expect to live decades longer than previous generations, according to the CDC. (1) Baby Boomers are finding themselves redefining what it...

What started with jaw pain, ended with the removal of 526 teeth for a 7-year old boy from India. He was admitted to a hospital in the southern city of Chennai, India, due to the swelling and pain near his molars. His mother states that he experienced a dull pain and swelling in his jaw...

This article was originally published in May 2018 and has since been updated. As we all know, allergic diseases, particularly in childhood, are becoming more and more common. It’s not just that we are becoming more aware of allergic diseases, think of the frequent announcements on airplanes about peanut allergies, or food allergy questions by...

Macinley Butson was the first Australian to win first place at the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair in nearly 68 years.  She invented armor with the aim to protect patients from excess radiation during breast cancer. Her hard work payed off and her invention has great potential, with experimental models showing the armor reducing...