Werewolf Syndrome is an incredibly rare condition, and living with it comes with challenges most people will never experience. Growing up looking different can shape a person in unexpected ways, from learning resilience at an early age to navigating a world that often stares before it understands. While some might see it as an obstacle,...
Iowa lawmakers have advanced a controversial bill to restrict mRNA vaccines—vaccines that played a pivotal role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed Iowa mRNA vaccine ban comes as legislators in conservative states rehash pandemic-era policies and vaccine skepticism, raising concerns about public health impacts and legal challenges. This move aligns with broader efforts in...
Obesity is a true pandemic, affecting 890 million adults around the world and about 160 million children. It is one of the leading causes of death around the world, as it is a risk factor that contributes to so many dangerous conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. For this reason, it is important that...
Burnout is one of the number one topics being discussed both online, at home, and in the workplace today. If you’re reading this, chances are you have already experienced it yourself or are wondering if you are. The thing with burnout is that the longer it goes ignored, the harder it is to bounce back...
In recent months, a series of aviation incidents has raised concerns about air travel safety. Notably, on January 29, a mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter resulted in 67 fatalities. Just days later, a medical aircraft crashed in Philadelphia, claiming six lives, including a pedestrian. These...
Recent studies have revealed potential negative effects of radiofrequency radiation from cell phone towers on trees. One particular study conducted from 2006 to 2015 in Germany, showed that trees near cell phone towers were exposed to radiation that resulted in significant damage. Notably, the damage often started on the sides of the trees that were...
There is no such thing as a medication that doesn’t come with potential side effects. When prescribing medications, healthcare providers weigh the risk of those side effects against the benefits, as well as the risks of not taking that medication or using other interventions. This is the same process when prescribing Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)....
Rachel Ashby is a 41-year-old mother of four. She’s also spent the last four years following an eating plan many nutritionists would consider extreme: the carnivore diet. While most diets emphasize eating a variety of foods in moderation, the carnivore diet says no to any plant foods, completely restricting food intake to animal products only....
A California woman’s months-long ordeal with an aggressive black bear ended tragically when the animal she nicknamed “Big B-ard” fatally mauled her inside her own home in November 2023. Patrice Miller, 71, became the victim of the first documented fatal black bear attack on a human in the Golden State. When officials found her body...
There is hardly a topic that is as full of myths and misconceptions as the world of health and wellness. Beliefs and old ‘wives’ tales passed down through generations that are still heavily believed today. Thankfully, researchers have researched many of these beliefs and discovered that many of them don’t actually hold up to medical...
Does a computer using actual, real human brain cells seem too much like something out of a sci-fi film to be real? If that’s the case, then I guess we are now living inside of a science fiction movie. Australian startup Cortical Labs has all but turned the tech industry on its head by unveiling...
Bird flu, caused by influenza A viruses like H5N1 and H7N9, remains a critical public health concern due to its potential to cause severe illness in humans. While human infections are particularly rare, recent outbreaks in U.S. dairy cows and poultry have raised concerns. Recognizing bird flu symptoms early is essential for timely medical intervention...
