According to the American Cancer Society, the average adult in the United States has about a forty percent chance of developing cancer during their lifetime [1]. Because it is such a prevalent disease, doctors and scientists are constantly searching for treatments and cures. When it comes to cancer research, one of the main focuses is...

Flight attendants have a very important job, keeping passengers safe and comfortable during flights. Without them, flights would feel much longer and much more difficult to endure. Unfortunately, they are exposed to various hazards, especially regarding their health. In fact, in a 2018 study, researchers found that flight attendants have a higher risk of developing...

Leslie Stone’s life took an unexpected turn in July 2020 when she experienced troubling symptoms that led her to the doctor’s office.1 Little did she know that this would mark the beginning of a remarkable journey filled with ups and downs, ultimately culminating in a twist of fate that defied all odds. Here is Leslie’s...

Cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, despite significant advancements in diagnosis and treatment. One of the most challenging aspects of cancer is its ability to metastasize, causing widespread harm.1 To combat this, an ideal treatment approach would not only target primary tumors but also address circulating tumor cells and distant metastases. Immune-modulating therapies...

Cigarette smoking is undeniably a primary contributor to lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers experience the disease. A 2022 study by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, published in Nature Genetics, proposes that certain smokers possess robust protective mechanisms that restrict mutations and lower their risk of developing lung cancer.1 These findings can...

Terminal brain cancer is devastating news at any age, but especially when it’s a child. At just three years old, Ellis Price’s diagnosis meant that he will not make it to this Christmas. Not wanting him to miss out, his parents gave him the one thing he wanted most three months early: The best Christmas...

For the 45 years they were married, Randy Tenney made sure to send his lovely wife, Debbie Tenney a bouquet and a sweet poem on every Valentine’s Day [1]. She was the light of his life, the mother of his eight beautiful children, and his partner-in-crime. The couple had lived in Show Low, Arizona until...

A 12-year-old girl in Ethiopia faced a rare and life-threatening condition where her stomach folded over on itself. This led to excruciating pain and an immediate need for emergency medical intervention. Miraculously, she survived it. This is her story battling the rare condition gastric volvulus. What is Gastric Volvulus? Gastric volvulus is a rare condition...

The fast food health impact reaches far beyond calories and convenience. These quick meals may satisfy cravings, but they actively harm your body in ways you might not expect. They drain energy, disrupt digestion, and silently pave the way for chronic illness. In today’s fast-paced world, many people trade nutrition for speed. However, that choice...

Ginger has long been praised for its powerful health benefits and has been used for centuries against many different illnesses, infections, and conditions. Many of these health benefits have since been backed up by various studies and research, confirming ginger’s status as a health-promoting ingredient. One of the easiest ways to incorporate ginger into your...

Bottled water is a daily essential for millions, often chosen for convenience, taste, or health concerns. But in 2025, several bottled water brands were pulled from shelves due to safety risks. From glass breakage to potential bacterial contamination, these recalls caught the attention of both consumers and health authorities. If you’ve stocked up on bottled...

Doctors draw blood from arms to check for diseases all the time, yet 1.8 billion people produce blood naturally every month, and that gets discarded as waste. Medical science has dismissed menstrual blood for decades, missing lots of essential health information. This blood contains unique proteins that match health markers found in regular blood tests....