Scientists have created the world’s first 3D-printed heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, every year it takes approximately 655 thousand lives. That means that one in every four deaths in the US are a result of heart disease [1]. For end-stage heart disease, the only option...

Canadians have noticed the increased prices of packaged bread, and their worries were confirmed by a major class-action lawsuit. The case was brought against Canadian food retail heavyweights including supermarket chain Loblaw, Metro, Walmart Canada, Sobeys, and Giant Tiger. So far, Loblaw and its parent company George Weston Ltd. agreed to pay a $500 million...

Regardless of where you grew up, most of us grew up eating ketchup. I’d wager a bet that most of you reading this article have at least one bottle of ketchup in your fridge or pantry right now. Though it is a tasty condiment that pairs well with so many dishes, it is unfortunately not...

Self-talk is an internal dialogue within our minds, combining conscious thoughts, unconscious beliefs, and biases. Many of us are familiar with this inner voice that provides a running monologue on our lives throughout the day. It serves as a way for our brains to interpret and process daily experiences. Many people wonder why they do...

Red wine has been consumed for thousands of years, dating back to the Neolithic period in the mountains of what is now Iran. It has played a pivotal role in religious ceremonies, celebrations, and negotiations ever since. Nowadays, it is produced and consumed around the world. You can say, in general, people really like to...

Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention in the past several years. More and more information is coming out about the vitamin, proving how critical it is for our health. The most recent study has even linked vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk of death. This is what the researchers found. New...

It is commonly assumed that it takes 10,000 tries to become a master at something. If that’s true, then anyone who’s made it past 90 years old must be true masters at life. They’ve experienced all of the tears, fear, extreme happiness, and utter sadness that comes with each phase of life, and they have...

For many years, anthropologists and evolutionary biologists have not been able to explain the ‘why’ of menopause.  How could it be beneficial for women to no longer be able to have children when they still have decades left to live? Menopause is also a unique stage present only in human life; it is not shared...

At recent Olympic games, you may have noticed athletes, particularly swimmers, with mysterious circular bruises on their bodies. These marks, which can appear red or purple, are not the result of a mishap but rather evidence of a centuries-old practice known as cupping therapy. But what is cupping, where did it come from, and does...

Have you ever bitten into a juicy strawberry and noticed those small white dots on the outside? These seemingly harmless dots have recently left many strawberry enthusiasts mind-blown after discovering their true identity. Let’s unravel the mystery behind those white dots and explore their significance. People Mind-Blown After Discovering What the White Dots on Strawberries...

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a tree native to the Balkan Peninsula but is now widely cultivated around the world. While it is commonly associated with its striking flowers and decorative appearance, extract of the chestnuts themselves also hold several potential health benefits. Horse chestnut contains a compound called aescin, which has been studied for...

Your face and head can reveal more about your health than you might think, especially when it comes to your heart. While some of the signs might be subtle, paying attention to certain features could help you identify potential heart problems before they become serious. Here are some facial and head-related indicators that could suggest...