Aging can be hard for many reasons. Often, however, some of the hardest reasons why we find aging difficult is because of the changes we see to our appearance, despite not feeling old on the outside. Add that to the societal pressure to not look like we’re aging, especially for women, and these visible signs...
Until very recently, the idea of a lung cancer vaccine would have been dismissed as medical science fiction. However, since August 2024, when the very first lung cancer mRNA vaccine entered human trials, this idea has rapidly become a scientific fact. Additionally, other recent innovations, such as the personalized neoantigen vaccine PGV001, have shown encouraging...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links In our current age, with health and wellness trends now expanding to social media, dietary supplements are more popular than ever. According to the FDA, about 75% of Americans use at least one...
How often do you think about your ears? Chances are, unless they’re bothering you in some way, the answer is probably never. Like all parts of our bodies, your ears can actually give you hints as to things going on in your body that you might want to pay attention to. This is what your...
Artificial sweeteners are added to a large range of food and drink products that we consume daily. They are also added to another product that many people use regularly – vapes. A relatively new artificial sweetener called neotame has been found in the top 11 disposable e-cigarette manufacturers, providing their flavors with their sweetness. Neotame...
Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, affects the tissues within the mouth and throat. This disease can develop on the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, roof, and floor of the mouth. They usually appear as white patches, red patches or tongue sores. Mouth cancer symptoms may be mistaken with canker sores....
One morning, a four-year-old girl woke up dazed and unable to walk. Her mother rushed her to a local hospital where the doctors struggled to find the source of the symptoms, which were getting worse. She went from crawling to being unable to sit up or move her hands. Finally, a neurologist found the source...
Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and disabling condition that affects the shoulder joint. It is an inflammatory condition with symptoms as pain, stiffness, and a loss of mobility. This condition can last from several months to a few years, often disrupting daily activities such as dressing, reaching, or even sleeping....
How to truly have your coffee has been a contested subject matter. While some believe coffee is best enjoyed black, to get a true reflection of the flavors and profiles. Others are concerned with a delicious, warm (or cold) caffeinated beverage. However, whatever preferences coffee drinkers lean towards, it is undeniable that coffee creamer is...
While visible veins may be cosmetically unappealing, their appearance is usually not a cause for concern. Activities like exercise, skin tone, exposure to the sun, tight clothing and hot temperatures can cause bulging veins. Aging, genetics, and being overweight may also contribute to veins being more noticeable. These enlarged, twisted veins appear prominently beneath the...
A routine chiropractic neck adjustment transformed Carissa Klundt’s life into a nightmare of constant pain and being bedridden. The 41-year-old Las Vegas mother of 3 claimed to have had an artery torn by the chiropractor. A CT scan later revealed she experienced a vertebral artery dissection during what should have been a standard treatment session. ...
Scientists analyzed “Neanderthal” human remains and discovered it doesn’t fit into any known species classification. Uncovered in China in 1958, the 300,000-year-old fossil included a skull and a few facial bones. Despite the specimen being incomplete, researchers realized its features don’t fit perfectly into any primate catagory such as Neanderthals and Denisovans. The skull also...
