Tourists visiting the Chernobyl exclusion zone have recently made headlines by posing with one of the most radioactive items still present: a large claw from a digger used in the aftermath of the 1986 disaster. Despite the risks, these tourists ventured close to this dangerous relic, highlighting the ongoing fascination and hazards associated with the...
Fibromyalgia is a tricky condition to diagnose and an even trickier one to treat. The painful condition that affects women more often than men isn’t even widely recognized throughout the medical community, making the hunt for treatments a slow-going process. However, a team of researchers point to one potential treatment as a viable option for...
“I could have died. I’m glad I didn’t”. Those are the words of 14-year-old Ashley Silverman, who found herself on the other side of a harrowing medical emergency that almost killed her. Silverman had been experiencing mood swings, which her psychiatrist thought severe enough to treat with the prescription drug, Lamictal (lamotrigine). “I thought it...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common yet poorly understood condition affecting the digestive system, often linked with significant psychological distress. Recent research has uncovered genetic links between IBS and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Understanding these connections can help improve diagnosis and treatment strategies, providing relief to millions of sufferers. Genetic...
Imagine you’re at the gas station filling up your car. The numbers on the pump are whizzing by, but it seems to take much longer than usual to top up the tank. That’s when you notice the leak. You’ve been wasting fuel and money and don’t have a full tank of gas to show for...
This article was originally published on December 8, 2019, and has since been updated. The heart is the primary life-giving organ in our bodies. When it stops beating, we die. But is it possible to bring it back to life? The world of medical science says yes. In an exciting new trial, Doctors at Duke...
Imagine a world where you could track and know exactly which foods cause you, uh… gastric distress. With that information, you would know what you shouldn’t eat before any big events, say foods that make you burp before you have to give a speech, or whatnot to not order on a first date. Thanks to...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. The liver plays a crucial role in the body, serving as a multifunctional organ with several important tasks. It acts as a filter for the blood, removing harmful substances such as alcohol and...
Gin, a flavored spirit sourced mainly from juniper berries, holds a unique place in the world of alcohol. While it’s important to note that alcohol, in general, should be consumed in moderation and is not a healthy food, gin offers some interesting potential benefits when compared to other spirits. Here are seven ways gin might...
Smelly urine is usually not a problem, especially if there are no other symptoms. The odor can come and go and vary in intensity depending on what you’re eating or drinking. However, it may be a sign of more serious conditions. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent smelly pee at home. But if there are...
Understanding the nutritional value between raw and cooked foods can help you make better dietary habits and improve your overall health. While some foods retain more nutrients when raw, others become more beneficial once cooked. Here we highlight eight foods you should consider eating raw and five that are better when cooked, based on their...
A plant that remains controversial in many parts of the world could be the secret to saving the bee population. The plant in question is the marijuana plant. It turns out, bees and cannabis go together like, well, bees and honey. (1) Bees and Cannabis: How The Marijuana Plant May Help The Bee Population Bees...
