Our brains are essentially the organ in our body that determines who we are. All of our cognition, thoughts, feelings, ability to form opinions, our memories that have formed our personalities and more are processed and stored there. It is for this reason, that a diagnosis of cognitive decline, be it dementia, Alzheimer’s, or another...

There’s a common myth saying people only use 10% of their brains. This idea has been turned into films and the basis of self-help programs that promise to “unlock” your full potential. Neuroscientists have since debunked this myth, and PET scans show activity in the entire brain in real time. However, one French man is...

We know that cancer, diet, and inflammation are all closely linked. This is especially when talking about cancers of the digestive tract, such as colorectal cancer. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute has demonstrated a potential connection between colorectal cancer and ultra-processed foods....

If you’ve ever watched someone you love descend into dementia, you will understand how slowly tragic it can be. It’s as if, bit by bit, the person you once knew slips away, until suddenly and all at once, that person is just a memory. They are physically in front of you, yes, but who they...

The latest trade battle between the United States and China isn’t just a political headline—it’s about to hit your shopping cart. President Trump recently ramped up tariffs on Chinese imports, bumping them to as high as 125%. China responded quickly, announcing an 84% tariff on goods from the US. These aren’t just numbers; they represent...

The calm morning in New York broke in a flash as the world watched in shock. First, the rare 9/11 footage from CNN shows us what happened during one of America’s worst days. Then, this raw video keeps the truth of that day simple and clear. Most Americans remember where they were when they heard...

In early 2025, tragedy struck the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas. Within six weeks, four current and former Texas police deputies died by suicide. The loss shocked the department, their families, and the wider law enforcement community. These were not just names in headlines. Their lives were dedicated to service, now lost. Their stories...

Elon Musk is no stranger to wild ideas or meme-worthy moments. But when he called the world’s largest particle accelerator a “demonic technology,” it wasn’t just another X joke. His comment sparked curiosity, stirred old conspiracies, and reignited fears about one of science’s most powerful tools: CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. The Hadron Collider is a...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a campaign to encourage states to waive their rules to ban soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The initiative, part of RFK Jr. ‘s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, which would “clean up” the United States...

Art, books, and movies show us vivid pictures of hell. We see fiery pits, tortured souls, and demons with pitchforks. Famous works like Dante’s “Inferno” and paintings by Bosch fill our minds with striking images. These cultural portrayals shape what we think about eternal punishment. But did you know many of these popular ideas don’t...

Years ago, if someone rang your doorbell, you would still need to get up and peep through a little hole in the door to see who was on the other side. Nowadays, most people let you know on a messaging app when they have arrived. There are occasions, however, where someone arrives out of the...

In a shocking turn of events, 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. The genetic testing giant, once valued at $6 billion after going public in 2021, encouraged millions to spit in tubes and discover their ancestry. Now, 23andMe is bankrupt and faces financial collapse. As a result, this crisis puts the DNA data of over 15 million customers at...