Tea Tree oil comes from the Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree in Queensland, Australia. There are numerous tea tree oil benefits, thanks to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Australians have been using it for almost one hundred years, and today the oil is available worldwide [1]. Tea tree oil is particularly useful as a topical...
We likely all know the dangers of eating undercooked pork and poultry – it can make you incredibly sick. The danger, however, is far greater than just that. The tragic story of an 18-year-old who lost his life due to tapeworm eggs found in his brain has shocked the medical community and raised concerns about...
Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from your heart to the rest of your body, while their counterparts, the veins, carry blood back to the heart. This is known as our circulatory system, which supplies essential oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to your organs, muscles, and tissue cells. Ischemic heart disease, also known as...
When it comes to our health, it’s often easy to get lost or overwhelmed by everything we see online, on TV, in the news, and even from our own friends and family. Something that should be straightforward quickly becomes confusing and convoluted. Add the layer that everyone’s bodies are different and have different needs, and...
Some of the world’s greatest innovations were created by accident, and this might just be the latest to add to that list. A Ph.D. student at the University of California at Irvine accidentally discovered a rechargeable battery that could last up to 400 years while playing around in the lab. The Accidental Rechargeable Battery Mya...
In our contemporary society, the act of slipping on shoes before stepping out has become as routine as donning underwear. Rarely do we ponder beyond the aesthetic appeal of our footwear choices, gravitating toward patterns, colors, and designs that match our preferences. But beneath this seemingly innocuous habit lies a lesser-known narrative about footwear—an industry...
Weighing 330 pounds, Francisco Sola of Argentina resolved to lose weight 20 times, never lasting more than a couple of weeks. Finally, he unlocked the secret and lost 126 pounds in one year. Now, he shares what he has learned on Twitter and YouTube to hopefully inspire and help other people struggling with their weight....
Have you ever found out after years of using something that you’ve been using it incorrectly the entire time? Well, you’re about to discover a whole bunch more. These are 14+ things we use wrong every day. 14+ Things We Use Wrong Regularly Some of these are daily items, some just once in a while....
Most people have learned about the Great Depression through black-and-white photos in history books. The gray tones make that devastating era seem like it had happened so long ago. Many people feel detached from that time. However, there are those alive today who have lived through it firsthand. Still, it’s hard to get an idea...
If you often find yourself waking up with neck or back pain, chances are you’ve been told it’s because of your sleeping position, mattress, or pillow. What you probably haven’t been told is that sleeping without a pillow might be the solution you’ve been looking for to finally get a good night’s sleep. Sleeping Without...
A rare disease known as “tree man syndrome” has made its way into headlines a number of times over the last few years. Known medically as epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), it causes the growth of wood-like lesions on the skin. One victim of “tree man syndrome” is a 44-year-old Gaza man named Mahmoud Taluli. For more...
The saying “No pain, no gain” might be a motivator for some to get into a gym, but truth be told, feeling pain after exercising could be a sign of a serious medical emergency. Recently, Ella Dove, of London, UK, shared the story of how she suddenly lost her leg. In the spring of 2016,...
