News + Discoveries

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14 Rashes You Need to Know: Common Dermatologic Diagnoses

If you woke up one morning and discovered that a rash has appeared on your skin, it’s understandable to be concerned. Skin conditions are very common. Don’t let embarrassment or anxiety about a diagnosis prevent you from seeking the medical attention you need. You can bring your skin concerns to your family doctor or find […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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Fulgurites: Magical Stones Formed When Lightning Hits the Ground

Lightning striking the ground is certainly not a scenario many people would want to witness in their immediate environment, but if watching it from afar, nature compensates for the momentary terror with a few magic tricks. When lightning strikes sand, soil, rock or any surface containing an abundance of silica, fulgurites are formed. They are […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

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A Tattoo So Good You Don’t Even Notice It

When pure talent meets excellent skill, the result is always overwhelming. Eric Catalano is a hyperrealistic tattoo artist who came into the limelight when a photo of his work went viral. Eric tattooed a man’s nail beds back onto his fingers after they were amputated, and he did it for free! It’s nearly impossible to […]

Megan O’Neill

Megan O’Neill

Freelance Writer

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The Future Includes Babies born from Artificial Wombs

Science has come a long way. It is now estimated that in less than 10 years, scientists will grow human embryos in a lab using high-tech artificial wombs. This research will indefinitely change the way we view pregnancy, childbirth and our evolution as the human race. Doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are working […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Now, Your Doctor Will Ask About Your Gun

In recent news, the issue of doctors asking patients about gun ownership has come to the forefront. While this topic isn’t new, it has recently resurfaced in an April 1st article in The Atlantic. As early as 2018, discussions were already taking place on this matter, with people on both sides of the issue making […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Chronic Blocked Nose? Research Links It to Changes in Brain Activity

Do you have a chronic blocked nose? If so, you are one of 11% of people in the United States who do. Chronic sinusitis is no fun. It causes headaches, difficulty focusing, and even depression. Now, science has finally discovered that this chronic information might actually affect the brain. (1) Chronic Blocked Nose Alters Brain […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Researchers Think They Know Why Cannabis Makes Some People Happy and Some Paranoid

The concept of smoking, vaping, or using cannabis edibles is becoming increasingly mainstream. This drug is legal for medical use in 33 states and for recreational use as well in 11 states.  However, the current system for classifying illegal drugs is flawed and outdated. Marijuana has been categorized in the restrictive class of “high potential […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Albinos Hunted in Tanzania and Malawi

Tragically, albinos are being hunted like animals in Tanzania and Malawi. The limbs of people with albinism are believed to bring happiness, luck, health, and prosperity, according to witch doctors who use the body parts for amulets and rituals [1]. Their limbs are worth thousands of dollars, while whole bodies can be sold for $75,000 […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Scientists Say That Holding Babies More Often Strengthens Their Genes

It’s no news that the love between a mother and her child is the most powerful force ever known to humanity. Even if the relationship isn’t bound by blood, the power of this force remains unchanged. A mother’s touch is reviving, healing, soothing, and calming. When a baby cries, the next course of action is […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

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People Shocked After Learning How McDonald’s Scrambled Eggs Are Prepared

McDonald’s has recently started a frenzy among its customers as details have come forward on how they prepare their scrambled eggs. The revelation came through a series of viral TikTok videos, sparking a (Mc)flurry of reactions across social media platforms. The secrets were spilled by employees themselves, shedding light on McDonald’s scrambled eggs and the […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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21 Things We Were Taught in School That Turned Out to be False

Education is the foundation upon which our understanding of the world is built. However, as our knowledge evolves, some of the lessons we learned in school are revealed to be inaccurate or oversimplified. Let’s embark on a journey of unlearning as we explore 21 things we were taught in school that have been debunked or […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer