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There’s a tiny parasite quietly spreading across the globe, causing red spots on the skin and affecting millions each year. It isn’t deadly, but it’s stubborn, contagious, and often mistaken for something else. Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies). The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies scabies as a neglected disease affecting 200 million people yearly. Even though it’s easy to treat, far too many...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found throughout the body. Most commonly found in the brain, heart, muscles, and bone marrow. Adults synthesize taurine, but people also commonly obtain it from foods like meat, fish, and eggs. Many energy drinks and protein supplements prominently add taurine. People commonly use taurine supplements to...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast