Every medication, regardless of its intended use, comes with some risks. Unfortunately, they aren’t always apparent right away. In some cases, doctors only learn about the risks of some medications after patients have already been using them for some time. Benzodiazepines and anticholinergic drugs are common classes of medications. Doctors already knew that some of...

A UK mother recently shared her unsettling close-call with sepsis. The condition accounts for over 1 million hospitalizations in the USA and remains one of the top 10 killing diseases in America. (1) Make sure you can recognize the early warning signs, including this mom’s important example. What is Sepsis? Sepsis is an inappropriate immune...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around fifty million people worldwide have dementia, and about ten million more cases are added every year [1]. This is why preventing dementia is so important. Despite how common it is, dementia is not a part of normal aging, and it has a physical, psychological, social, and economic...

Muscle cramps, specifically leg cramps, can be an uncomfortable and painful experience, especially when they occur at night. Leg cramps at night, also known as nocturnal leg cramps, can disrupt sleep and affect the overall quality of life. Let’s discuss the causes of leg cramps at night and explore various methods to alleviate and prevent...

Of all the citrus fruits, lemons are one of the most common kitchen staples. After all, nearly everything is a bit better with a squeeze of lemon (or lime!) juice on it. We use the zest (the yellow part of the peel) as a flavoring agent in baking and cooking. We also use the juice...

When it comes to interactions with law enforcement officers during a traffic stop, there’s a question that you should never answer without careful consideration. The question, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” might seem innocuous at first, but according to legal expert @tiktokstreetlawyer, it’s a question that drivers should approach with caution. The...

Death is a mysterious and often unsettling subject for many people. Throughout history, humans have tried to understand and anticipate the end of life. Surprisingly, there is some scientific research suggests that our sense of smell may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of approaching death. It turns out that our nose has the...

Have you ever taken one of those color vision tests? They’re used to determine if you have color vision deficiency, a condition that’s usually inherited. If you have poor color vision, your ability to see the difference between specific colors is lessened. You may have one of the four types of color blindness! People with color...

Martin Pistorius, age 49, emerged from a mysterious coma with a tale of endurance, resilience, and an eventual triumph.1 His extraordinary journey unravels the intricate challenges Pistorius and his family faced as they navigated the complex landscape of an extended vegetative state. A Mysterious Path to His Coma At the age of 12, Martin’s life...

Have you ever heard of Tiết Canh, also known as Raw Blood Soup (or, in some cases, raw blood pudding)? This is a traditional soup eaten in Vietnam with a major health risk associated with it: Parasites. After narrowly escaping permanent disability and potentially even death, this Vietnamese woman learned this the hard way. What...

Imagine finding a body so well preserved that you assume it must have been recently buried. So recent in fact, that you could still deduce what he ate for his last meal. Believe it or not, this is exactly what happened in the 1950s. The discovery of the Tollund Man has led to a greater...

T-cells are a type of white blood cell that is vital for the immune system. They reside in the bone marrow, thymus, lymph system, and bloodstream, and help destroy harmful pathogens like viruses and bacteria. According to a new study in the journal Nature Aging, T-cells may be the key to the fountain of youth,...