Breast Cancer is terrifying. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women across the globe, and the second-most prevalent cancer overall. (1) This statistic rings true in the United States, where 1 in every 8 American women are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime. (2) Naturally, many resources have been put into...
Nothing prepared Jenny and Kendyl Kole for the arrival of Grayson. After two healthy kids and normal pregnancies, the unsuspecting parents didn’t think the third child would be any different. However, Grayson is a miracle. He was born on February 15, 2013, with a vast array of health issues that baffled his doctors. He was...
Runi Khatun, 22, suffered from extreme abdominal pain before being rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital. She couldn’t hold down any food, and her body was so emaciated, the doctors couldn’t operate immediately. Once they stabilized her, they took her into surgery and found over $64,000 worth of jewelry and coins in her...
The scary part about cancer is that it can appear in unexpected places—or barely appear at all. This was the case for 24-year-old middle school teacher Gibson Miller. The Manhattan resident noticed a little spot underneath her left eye. It looked like a pimple, except it didn’t go away on its own. After a while, Miller...
When a loved one develops Dementia, it can be extremely difficult both for the sufferer and for his or her friends and family. Taking care of someone who is losing their cognitive abilities is physically exhausting, and can be emotionally challenging as they slowly lose the person they once knew. While you’re taking care of...
Christina Burton, 29, from Greater Manchester in England, paid almost $100 for an at-home lip filling procedure. A beautician came to her home to give her dermal fillers. When Christina’s lips started to swell, they assured her the swelling was normal and continued with the procedure. But Christina said she knew something wasn’t right. “My...
Many older adults in the United States continue to take daily aspirin in hopes of reducing cardiovascular disease risk, despite updated guidelines advising against it for most people. This practice, while once widely recommended, now comes with significant risks and is advised only for certain high-risk patients.1 Cardiovascular Benefits and Risks of Aspirin Aspirin is...
After she had been feeling a severe burning sensation in her legs for two days, a 24-year-old woman went to an outpatient clinic. The feeling was traveling from her toes to the middle of her thighs. Her feet had begun to discolor, and she was having difficulty walking. The doctors who examined her noticed that...
Every year, cancer remains on the list of top causes of death for humans around the world. For this reason, scientists are still searching for solutions. In 2021, researchers discovered that a certain type of collagen seems to prevent dormant cancer cells from becoming active. This could change how we treat cancer in the future....
Millions of people visit nail salons across America every year [1]. Some make it a regular habit, some in preparation for a big event or a trip. And while the vast majority of these visits result in nothing more than a more polished set of nails, they can take a turn for the worse if...
Unless you’re an immortal jellyfish, death will play an inevitable role in your life. And although loss and dying have always been a part of human existence, it seems none of us have ever quite gotten used to it. Misconceptions abound about the process of dying, especially as it relates to the death of a...
The older we get, the more we become conscious of protecting our brains. While there are plenty of ways you can exercise your brain to keep it sharp, diet is one of the most important factors in keeping your brain healthy as you age. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy...
