Ready for a few sobering facts? Women Are More Likely to Get Strokes…Strokes are the third leading cause of death for women. The American Stroke Association reports that about 60% of stroke deaths occur in females, which means that women are more likely to have strokes than men. Not only that, women are less likely to...

A car isn’t the only place people and animals can suffer from heat-related illness and even death. Jennifer Amba, a single mom in Canada, says her three-year-old daughter developed heatstroke while taking a nap right in her own bedroom. Amba says she called an ambulance and while waiting for help, it took her 20 minutes...

Neurologist Dr. Baibing Chen recently described a headache people should never ignore on social media. Known as thunderclap headaches, he warned that these severe headaches could indicate underlying conditions such as an aneurysm or brain tumor. Since brain diseases increase with age, individuals over 50 need to be particularly vigilant. The appearance of symptoms accompanying...

Garlic is a bulbous vegetable known for its robust and strong flavor. It has been used for centuries in culinary practices and in traditional medicine to treat several ailments and diseases. In modern medical applications, it is still extensively researched and used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Garlic has long been recognized for its...

Caffeine aficionados may be familiar with coffee cherries. These are the fruits of coffee trees that look like ruby red grapes when ripe. Inside them are two bluish-green coffee beans. Once extracted and roasted, the beans are ready to be ground and turned into a morning cup of joe. The fruit is typically discarded, but...

A London-based doctor who goes by “Medifectious” on TikTok has gone viral for sharing a quick and fascinating hand test. This simple test could help identify early signs of a brain tumor or other neurological issues. His video, which has racked up more than 185,000 views, shows how to check for something called dysdiadochokinesia (pronounced dis-dee-ad-oh-ko-ki-nee-zee-ah). It’s...

Once associated with older individuals, rates of stomach cancer rates in young adults have dramatically risen in the last several years. This contrasts with the overall steady decline of stomach cancer rates in the United States over the last two decades. New research has indicated that there is a shift towards earlier detection, which could...

Blood clots are a serious health problem, any medical or health expert will tell you that. Also known as a thrombi, blood clots can cut off blood flow, travel throughout the body, and cause the potential cut-off of vital blood and oxygen to crucial organs, such as the heart, lungs, or even brain. The result...

A German study has recently revealed 5 midlife health risks that could cut a decade off your lifespan. Recently presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session, the study identified obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, and high blood pressure as the risk factors. Collectively, these factors account for an astounding 50% of all cardiovascular...

With coronary heart disease (CHD) remaining the leading cause of death worldwide, it is surprising how often its onset and symptoms go unnoticed until catastrophe occurs. Many individuals with CHD may not experience any obvious symptoms in the early stages with some individuals showing signs just mere hours before onset.  The first sign of a...

Over the last few years, the supplement industry has become a multi-billion-dollar business globally. They offer everything from general multivitamins to high-dose nutrient-specific supplements, promising more energy, vitality, and health. While it may be true that supplementation can help certain deficiencies, it is certainly not a case of more being better. For example, certain fat-soluble...

Health officials have pinpointed 11am to 4pm as the most dangerous part of the day. During these hours, UV levels are at their peak, and air temperatures soar. Sun exposure during this time significantly raises the risk of heatstroke, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses. For children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions, even...