The first brain cancer patient was a 13-year-old Belgian boy. Lucas Jemeljanova, six, was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and severe brain tumor that kills 98% of patients within five years. A clinical experiment randomly allocated him to receive Everolimus, a chemotherapeutic medication that treats kidney, pancreas, breast, and brain cancer...
In addition to the alleged positive effects that fermented foods like sourdough, kimchi, and kombucha have on one’s physical health, researchers have found that these foods can also have positive effects on one’s mental health. For the purpose of extending the shelf life of goods, fermentation is a process that converts carbohydrates such as sugars and...
What a mess some individuals make when dating you. Sometimes the web of charm, lies, deceit, and manipulation is intricate. Having a sticky mass of poisonous behaviors keeps you confused and locked in a relationship. According to Psychology Today, Spider-webbing is a new social media word for this technique for Halloween 2023. “Get out” of...
Sleeping well becomes harder as we age. Some have tried blackout curtains, sleep masks, weighted blankets, or sleep supplements to improve sleep. Melatonin is the natural remedy. The pineal gland in the brain produces melatonin. Melatonin regulates sleep-wake cycles, among other functions. Thus, the pineal gland produces more melatonin at night and less at dawn....
Today’s world is a continuous struggle against time. As a result, we rarely get an opportunity to dedicate time and effort towards maintaining our physical and emotional health. After years of neglect, we suffer some sort of disastrous health consequence which is when we are forced to pay more attention to ourselves. Chandler Plante had...
Angus Barbieri’s beginning of his adventure around the 1960s had been an incredible attempt to change his appearance and physicality. Upon arriving at the Royal Infirmary of Dundee at around 456 pounds, he was hell-bent on reaching his goal of ideal weight. This became the base of his incredible journey. Initially, people at the hospital...
It is undoubtedly uncomfortable and irritating when some things, like toilet paper or meat, are in short supply. In the larger scheme of things, though, it’s not a huge concern because people can survive without them. Nonetheless, the scarcity of infant formula in 2022 posed a significant threat to expectant parents. The same goes for...
Ever wondered if the inevitable brain fog and memory loss that supposedly come with aging are truly set in stone? Well, good news – it’s not a sealed deal! Contrary to the gloomy predictions, there are steps you can take to not just halt memory decline but kick it into reverse. And the magic wand?...
33-year-old Racquel Adams was facing quite a few problems, but nothing could prepare her for what it really was – colon cancer. It began with her bowel movements becoming more frequent and strange. She thought it might be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She also thought that maybe it was a food allergy. Unfortunately, she did...
As we journey through life, the quest for eternal youth and beauty often leads us down various paths. While many in the limelight turn to rigorous exercise regimes, strict diets, and an array of cosmetic enhancements, there exists a simpler, more accessible approach. This approach transcends the physical and delves into the realm of the mental and spiritual....
For fifty years, Raju endured various forms of abuse and lived in chains 24/7. When he became aware of his rescue, the elephant couldn’t contain his emotions and began to weep. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in confinement day in and day out, endure painful shackles around your feet, and...
Looking up into the night sky and seeing unfathomable numbers of stars has always made us, as human beings, question both our place in the universe and whether we are alone in it. Scientists pondering exactly these questions have discovered a new Earth-like planet orbiting the nearest star to our solar system. The discovery was...
