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This article was originally published on January 8, 2019, and has since been updated. Chemo and Radiotherapy can be effective treatments for cancer. The downside, of course, is a range of difficult side effects experienced during treatments. Fortunately, a type of treatment that aims to harness the immune system to combat cancer (called immunotherapy) could...

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How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be me, and when I...

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The world is inevitably transitioning towards more sustainable transportation. With that in mind, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution; fighting climate change and reducing the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. However, the widespread adoption of EV’s is not without its challenges. EV owners often face a laundry list of problems that can...

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Have you noticed that you seem to get bruises from the slightest bump or knock? Perhaps you seem to wake up every morning with at least one mystery bruise, having no idea where it came from? Easy bruising can be concerning and can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health issue. In this article,...

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Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) manifests in a multitude of ways, often leading to confusion and distress for those involved. When asked, psychologist Kathleen Saxton discussed the importance of understanding the signs and to steer clear of any tendencies narcissists display.  “The criteria for being diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder is a wide spectrum… around 0.5%–1%...