A study from Columbia University showed that air pollution weakened bone density in postmenopausal women. The risk of osteoporosis, a chronic condition where bones become more brittle, increases with age. But it’s especially common for women after menopause. So the study authors examined data covering over nine thousand women in this age bracket. The researchers...

For many of us, the day doesn’t really start until we’ve had our first cup of coffee. It perks us up, helps to get our digestive system going, and is part of our morning routine that makes us feel ready for the day. But did you know that your morning joe could potentially interact with...

Dementia, a progressive and debilitating brain disorder, affects millions of people worldwide. While age and genetics are known risk factors, a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) suggests that certain personality traits may also play a role in predicting dementia. Published in the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, the study explores...

Cinnamon is one of the most widely recognized scents known for some of its potential health benefits. From regulating blood sugar to helping lower cholesterol levels, it has earned its recognition as a potent spice with many medicinal properties. However, new findings have highlighted some potential risks associated with excessive cinnamon intake, particularly when it...

Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a life-threatening illness that affects millions of people worldwide.1 The primary mode of transmission is through contact with the feces of infected blood-sucking insects known as kissing bugs.2 These insects reside in the walls of poorly constructed homes, primarily in rural or suburban areas. When a...

The sad truth about society today is that we’re growing. We’re not referring to growing in numbers, but waistlines. We are now a more obese population now compared to our ancestors, despite the medical advances we have that they didn’t. While we do lead a more sedentary lifestyle – we aren’t hunting our food or...

The term ‘postpartum’ doesn’t always spark feelings of merriment or good tidings, in fact, it sounds downright depressing which is how many women feel soon after childbirth. The lack of support for new parents is a sad situation. Most employers are not required to provide paid parental leave, and the federal Family and Medical Leave...

A fully detailed and comprehensive report on this case study was published in Journal of Central Nervous System Diseases [1]. An unidentified 14-year-old boy from the Midwest – whose family liked to welcome a lot of stray pets – began to display some scary symptoms. He dealt with deep-rooted depression, mood swings, hallucinations, and aggression....

There is a painful disease that takes place amongst many women. Endometriosis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition experienced by women of reproductive age, it is estimated to affect 10% of women.  This disease can cause chronic pelvic pain and is sometimes associated with infertility. Misplaced endometrial tissue is what defines endometriosis. Typically, endometrial...

When discussing weight loss for women over the age of sixty, many women will say how discouraged they are and how impossible it is for them to lose weight because of their rapidly decreasing metabolisms. For many, their age is their number one excuse for why the scale continues to go up the older they...

You may not want to admit it, but gone are the days of reading books on the toilet! Now, everyone pulls out their smartphones and plays their favorite app to pass the time. In a weird way, our washrooms or public stalls have become little smartphone sanctuaries – but not anymore for one man from...

This article was originally published August 24, 2020 Globally, around 21 percent of young women were married before their eighteenth birthday. Approximately twelve million girls are married before they turn this age every year, and currently, there are about 650 million girls and women alive today who were married as children [1]. Child marriage is...