We know the basic steps to keeping a young, healthy brain: eat healthy, exercise, and get a good night’s sleep. Our brain health may also be influenced by an unexpected source — our second brain. Within the walls of our digestive system is the gut, or the “second brain,” which contains bacteria that could help mold our brain...
In a terrifying incident on New Year’s Eve, Dan Richards, a 35-year-old man, was left paralyzed from the neck down after an accident during a New Year’s swim at Langland Bay, Swansea.1 While enjoying a cold water dip, Dan’s life took an unexpected turn as a wave rotation caused the back of his head to...
For a long time, humans have turned to animals, normally our pets, for comfort when going through tough times. There is plenty of evidence that shows how having pets can be incredibly beneficial for our mental health. While cats and especially dogs tend to reign supreme in this area, primarily because of more accessible ownership,...
In a shocking turn of events, a vibrant and talented 25-year-old professional dancer lost her life after consuming a mislabeled cookie. Órla Baxendale, a UK native who had relocated to New York City to pursue her dreams, tragically succumbed to anaphylactic shock caused by a cookie that contained undisclosed peanuts. This heart-wrenching incident has placed...
Nowadays, anyone with a Wi-Fi connection has the world at their fingertips. Literally. Thanks to Google and other sites like it, you can know basically everything in and about our world. But, in reality, there are still countless mysteries in the world that are still unsolved. But that said, countless mind-blowing facts about the world...
Your smile really changes your face, and your teeth really change your smile. A quick flash of sparkly, straight, pearly whites can really make someone’s day – or knock them off their feet. Unfortunately, many adults face problems with losing teeth for a variety of reasons. Scientists in Japan have developed a treatment that makes...
A study on the effects of aspirin has found alarming results. It’s quite common for older people at risk of heart disease and stroke to take low-dose aspirin (aka baby aspirin) as a blood thinner to reduce the risk of an emergency situation. However, recent research has found this drug may cause bleeding in the...
A team of European research groups recently claimed they uncovered a contributing cause of asthma symptoms, and even better, that they may have just designed the cure. Scientists from Ghent University in Belgium partnered with others from Ghent University Hospital, a biotech company called arGEN-X, and associates from Stockholm, Marseilles, and Rotterdam looked to gout as...
When Darrell “Dusty” Crawford was in school in Montana, he was taught that his ancestors, the Blackfeet Nation, were some of the first people to step foot in America. Judging by his DNA analysis, his teachers might have been on to something. On the wish of his dying brother, Crawford took a home DNA test to trace...
In our culinary world, a peculiar love-hate relationship exists between people and a particular golden, juicy tropical fruit. For some, its sweet and tart flavors evoke delight; for others, eating it becomes a source of discomfort or even pain. We are, of course, talking about pineapples. This article sheds light on the phenomenon where certain...
Removing children’s tonsils and adenoids has been a common practice for decades. These procedures are typically performed to alleviate breathing difficulties and recurring infections. However, some research has shed light on potential risks associated with these surgeries. What actually are the functions of tonsils and adenoids, though? Let’s look at the study that highlights the...
People taking medications to help manage type 2 diabetes should talk to their doctor about their risk of a rare genital infection that has been linked to a certain class of diabetes medications. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, led by doctor Susan J. Bersoff-Matcha, Christine Chamberlain, PharmD, CDE, and others...
