Your gallbladder is located just underneath your liver and releases fat-digesting bile into the duodenum when you eat. There are several conditions that can affect your gallbladder, such as gallstones, acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and on rare occasions, gallbladder cancer. These conditions often require gallbladder surgery, which can sometimes present various side effects. Let’s take...

Hospitals are typically places where we expect to find healing and hope, but sometimes, the corridors and waiting rooms become stages for unexpected, poignant, and even humorous life moments. In the vast world of Reddit, everyday people share their wild hospital experiences—from bewildering mishaps and family drama to heartwarming acts of care and tough decisions...

Vitamin K is a group of essential, fat-soluble vitamins impacting blood clotting, bone and heart health. It plays an important role in activating proteins involved in the prevention of blood clotting and maintaining bone integrity. Vitamin K refers to a group of several vitamins as one of the four fat-soluble vitamins along with Vitamin A,...

Celebrities are embracing full-body MRI scans as a way to catch health problems early. High-profile figures like Kim Kardashian have promoted these scans, fueling public interest. Unlike traditional checkups, full-body MRIs offer a detailed look inside the body without invasive procedures. For celebrities, who often have demanding schedules, this one-and-done approach to screening feels efficient....

The ‘gut’ is a popular topic in most health and wellness circles, with many people talking about doing ‘cleanses’ and other special diets to try and ‘heal their gut’. Are cleanses and fasts really necessary for your colon health, though? What are the healthiest ways to naturally ‘cleanse’ your colon and improve your health? This...

Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, is known for its significant impact on blood sugar management and affordability – aka it is effective, efficient, and inexpensive. Normally, this would be a big win for a medication. However, despite these advantages, there is a growing trend of individuals discontinuing its use. This is largely due...

Near-death experiences are often met with skepticism, and doubt, especially when those who claim to have had them have no actual evidence to back up their story. For one such person, Zach Tavcar, an image emerged that would remarkably validate his surreal experience, defying the conventional. A Life-Changing Diagnosis A life coach and personal trainer...

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a circulation problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. PAD affects millions of Americans, more than those currently living with cancer. Yet even though it’s so common, this condition often goes unnoticed until it’s caused huge problems.  What Exactly Is Peripheral Artery Disease? In simple terms, Peripheral...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, have become a significant environmental and health concern in recent years. These particles are almost everywhere, found in almost every facet of our world: in oceans, soil, air, and even in the food and water we consume. The impact of microplastics on human health is...

A new meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics is reigniting the long-standing debate surrounding water fluoridation, a public health practice hailed for its role in preventing tooth decay. The study, which derives data from dozens of international research papers, suggests a potential link between higher fluoride exposure in children and lower IQ scores. The authors acknowledge...

Do you walk into rooms and forget why? Struggle to recall names mid-conversation? We all experience these types of memory lapses, but a surprisingly simple solution awaits just outside your door. The benefits of walking extend far beyond cardiovascular health, with recent research showing us its powerful effects on brain function and memory. The Brain Benefits of...

From a niche topic to an entire movement, the debate over seed oils versus animal fats among wellness fanatics has gone full swing on social media, with many demonising certain seed oils and glorifying the adoption of animal fats like butter and lard. This shift comes just two decades after the fat-free craze of the...