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For many children born around the 90’s will fondly remember Saturday morning glued to the television watching cartoons. This morning ritual was never complete without a bowl of colorful and sugary cereal. The 20th century had unique and bizarre food trends. Food companies implored dyeing their breakfast cereals unnatural and bright colors to appeal to...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Osteoporosis progresses silently, gradually weakening bones and often going unnoticed until a severe fracture occurs. It mostly affects older individuals, particularly women, and results in millions of fractures globally every year. Existing pharmaceuticals typically take months to begin to work, and they affect the entire skeleton rather than just the affected areas. However, a new...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

In our current society, most people find it increasingly difficult to find time to cook every day of the week. Cooking more than what you have and then storing the leftovers for the next day or week. Reheating leftovers saves time and reduces food waste. Generally, if stored and reheated properly, leftover food is usually...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Parkinson’s disease causes tremors, rigidity, and issues with balance, and is driven by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine. Certain medications initially help deal with these symptoms, but typically lose effectiveness over time and produce unwanted side effects. However, there have recently been some exciting advances in Parkinson’s disease treatment. Researchers are now looking...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

In the 1970s, west Berlin authorities deliberately placed vulnerable, homeless children with known pedophiles for almost 30 years. The gruesome Kentler project began in the late 1960s and continued until 2003. Psychology professor Helmut Kentler convinced German officials that pedophile men would make exceptional foster parents. His twisted logic suggested these men would provide extra...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Danni Duncan thought she was doing everything right. The 39-year-old Melbourne fitness coach ate 90 percent whole foods, worked out daily, and barely touched alcohol. Her four kids know her as the mom who makes homemade snacks and prioritizes health above everything else. So when doctors found a 0.7 x 0.8-inch cancer tumor in her bowel that had already...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Andropause describes an age-related reduction of testosterone in men. This condition affects males assigned at birth who are typically 50 years or older. Medical professionals also refer to this condition as testosterone deficiency, androgen deficiency, and late-onset hypogonadism. Unlike female menopause, andropause involves a gradual decline rather than an abrupt hormonal shift. The condition occurs...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

All across the world, different cultures and religions have diverse practices when it comes to handling death. Some religions prefer burial, whereas others prefer cremation. However, burials take up a significant amount of land, and one cremation produces an average of 534.6 pounds of carbon dioxide. Therefore, many countries are turning towards more sustainable funeral...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist