The salt-powered refrigerator, known as Thermavault, is a groundbreaking invention by three teenagers from Indore, India. Designed to operate without electricity, this innovative device aims to address the challenges of preserving medical supplies in remote areas. By utilizing a chemical reaction involving specific salts, Thermavault maintains low temperatures essential for storing vaccines and other critical...

Dementia refers to a group of neurodegenerative diseases which affects millions globally. In 2019, an estimated 57.4 million people had dementia globally. With the number of people living with dementia expected to surge to 152.8 million by 2050, the need to identify further preventive measures to lessen the risks of dementia has never been greater. ...

Opinion Written By: Clair Houldsworth , Guest Contributor The world is changing rapidly right now. Long standing alliances between countries have gone array, countries who traditionally don’t spend much on military are reconsidering their priorities, and news of tariffs and changing immigration policies are dominating the headlines. This is all centered around the rapid changes...

Everything you eat has either a positive or negative effect on your health. While it is okay to indulge sometimes and enjoy your life, if we’re being honest, most of us indulge more often than we should. What’s more, there are plenty of foods that we are eating that we think are healthy that actually...

Recently, everyone seems to be hopping on the artificial intelligence train. It’s almost impossible to visit a social media site without seeing someone changing their profile to a “Studio Ghibli” animated likeness of themselves. The latest trend is turning yourself into an action figure, packaged along with all the accessories associated with your job. You...

Chronic illness is a word that refers to a health condition or illness that typically lasts for one or more years. They range widely in their causes and symptoms. Some can be genetic, like Fibromyalgia, while others are brought on by a buildup of years of bad habits. You may not notice the effect of...

Eggs have long been a subject of debate in nutrition science for decades. There has been concern with their cholesterol content being liable for heart disease risk. However, new research led by Monash University has found benefits of moderate egg consumption, particularly for heart disease. The university’s research has shown that eggs are packed with...

Just a few decades ago, the sky above Antarctica became a symbol of environmental crisis. Scientists had discovered a massive hole in the ozone layer—a protective shield in Earth’s atmosphere that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation. This thinning layer sparked urgent global concern. As the hole grew larger each spring, it exposed life on Earth to...

The world of wellness and nutrition, particularly the online world of these, is saturated with a lot of loose claims, misinterpreted studies, and overinflated claims. Two food items that have been touted as being powerful healing tools are cinnamon and honey. The question is, how many of these claims actually hold any truth to them...

High cholesterol is one of the most dangerous health problems you can have. It can lead to heart attack, stroke, and early death. Despite how dangerous it is, tens of millions of Americans have high cholesterol, and many of them don’t even know it. Interestingly enough, there are signs of high cholesterol that you can...

Dr. Barry Smith worked behind the scenes with food giants like Coca-Cola and Kellogg’s for nearly a decade. He made their products irresistibly delicious and impossible to put down. Then something changed. The food scientist who once engineered ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now completely avoids them. What drove this dramatic shift? What did he discover about these foods...

Mitochondrial transplants are becoming a promising new way to treat diseases and potentially extend life. Instead of transplanting whole organs, this approach focuses on transplanting organelles, which are like the organs of a cell. Specifically, it involves replacing old, worn-out mitochondria with healthy ones to boost a cell’s energy and function. Researchers believe this could...