Recent research highlights a significant rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data collected from surveys in the UK and the US emphasize the growing impact of the pandemic on gastrointestinal health and its interplay with mental well-being. What...

While Parkinson’s disease initially causes physical symptoms, issues with cognitive function often emerge later. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, around 4 out of 5 Parkinson’s patients eventually develop dementia. This can lead to cognitive issues with problem-solving, communicating, concentration, and memory. A new study has found that a cough medicine commonly used in Europe may...

Canned tuna is popular worldwide and often added to salads, sandwiches, or served with olives on crackers at parties. Fairly affordable and easy access to dietary protein needs, canned tuna can be found in many pantries across the globe. However, a tiny serving of the crimson red tuna at sushi restaurants is astronomically expensive. There...

The White House announced on Tuesday, August 12, that it will review eight Smithsonian museums to ensure all exhibits align with President Trump’s view of American history. The review covers some of America’s most popular museums and happens before the country’s 250th anniversary next year, in 2026. As part of this effort, in a letter...

Gabapentin is an FDA-approved prescription anticonvulsant that is primarily used to treat nerve pain and control epileptic seizures. But it is also prescribed “off-label” as a painkiller or treatment for fibromyalgia, sciatica, insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, and lower back pain. It’s a popular choice since it’s not as addictive as opioids. Like all medications, gabapentin has...

Breakfast cereals have been a morning staple in millions of households across North America and beyond since about the 1940s. Some clever marketing, along with the ease and convenience of just pouring yourself a bowl of cereal, has made cereal the go-to weekday breakfast in many people’s homes. With their colorful packaging and claims of...

GE Appliances is investing $490 million to relocate washing machine production from China to Louisville, Kentucky. The move will create 800 jobs and represents the largest piece of a $3 billion, five-year reshoring plan to bring more manufacturing back to the United States. Appliance Park will be upgraded and is expected to begin production in...

Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in bone health, but emerging research reveals its crucial importance in maintaining muscle strength, especially as we age. A recent study highlights that deficiency in this vital nutrient can increase muscle strength loss by up to 70%. Understanding this connection is key to promoting healthy aging...

As the opioid crisis continues to rage on, there is a new version that is causing alarm across multiple continents. This new synthetic opioid, called Nitazenes, is considered to be even more dangerous than fentanyl and represents a serious public health threat. This is everything you need to know about this dangerous new drug: What...

Experts are predicting a historical celestial show for August 2027: a total solar eclipse that can span up to six minutes and 23 seconds. Keep in mind, these events usually last up to three minutes and only show a glimpse of the sun’s corona. But in two years, the skies over North Africa, the Middle...

For a long time, glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, was the most infamous herbicide. It is widely used around the world and believed to be harmless. That is, until animal studies linked long-term exposure to digestive issues, and liver and kidney damage. In fact, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as...

At least eight individuals have died due to a flesh-eating bacteria along the Gulf Coast of America. On the 30th of July, an alert on the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus was posted by the Louisiana Department of Health. At that time, 17 individuals had been hospitalized, of whom four had passed away. Meanwhile, a further 13...