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The word “lupus” is derived from the latin word meaning “wolf”. This is most likely due to the visible and “wolf” looking skin lesions. Lupus is a mysterious and complex disease with the exact causes remaining unknown. For ages, lupus has plagued humanity, as far back as the era of Hippocrates (around 460-375 BC) who...

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The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just given the go-ahead for a new blood test that diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease. Known as the Lumipulse test, this breakthrough diagnostic tool will allow patients to be diagnosed in the early stages when treatment is most effective. The Alzheimer’s blood test is capable of determining the presence...

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There are so many choices and various brands to choose from when searching for olive oil.  Choosing the right olive oil can be overwhelming with even fraudulent products lurking on store shelves. From mislabeled blends to sub-par quality oils, being able to discern its quality is a must. Here are some tips to help you...

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Scientists have identified the USA’s three most lethal tsunami risk zones, and millions of people live directly in the path of destruction. The Pacific Northwest, East Coast, and Gulf Coast face different levels of catastrophic dangers from these towering ocean waves. These aren’t distant threats and are ticking time bombs triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides, and rising seas. What Turns Normal...

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Communities across the Mid North Coast are battling a flood emergency that has taken a tragic turn. The ongoing Australian floods have already claimed four lives. Emergency crews continue working around the clock as more than 50,000 people remain at risk. Towns face isolation, farms lie underwater, and entire neighborhoods have been evacuated. This disaster...

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Researchers from Concordia University’s Biology and Physics departments have proposed a promising method to combat cancer tumors using ultrasound-guided microbubbles. This new and innovative approach uses pre-existing technology already common in medical imaging and drug delivery. Researchers are leveraging this technology to enhance the immune system’s natural ability to fight cancer. The ultrasound-guided microbubbles are...

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Brianna Lafferty experienced something that challenges everything we think we know about death. The 33-year-old woman was declared clinically dead for eight minutes, but what felt like months to her changed her life forever. When doctors brought her back, she delivered a stunning message: “Death is an illusion because our soul never dies.” Her near-death...