A man from Blackburn, Ryan Briggs, recently shared his terrifying experience after suffering a severe allergic reaction to hair dye that left him resembling the animated character ‘Megamind’. What started as an innocent attempt to cover a few grey hairs quickly turned into a shocking ordeal that left his girlfriend “gobsmacked” and unable to even...
Everyone occasionally finds it challenging to come up with a name, but how can you determine if it’s one of the signs of Alzheimer’s? Raj C. Shah, MD, from the Rush Memory Clinic at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, explains that a single symptom alone doesn’t necessarily mean someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia. Dementia...
The mental health crisis among U.S. veterans has reached alarming proportions. Between 2008 and 2017, over 60,000 U.S. veteran suicides took place, surpassing the approximately 58,000 American soldiers who died during the entire Vietnam War.1 This tragic statistic underscores the dire need for comprehensive mental health support and intervention for veterans returning from service. The...
In a miraculous turn of events, Sarah Scantlin, who had been in a coma-like state for 20 years following a devastating accident, awoke and surprised everyone with her sharp wit and clear memory. Her first words to her long-time friend after two decades were both hilarious and touching, serving as a testament to her resilient...
Many people drink ginger tea to help bolster their immune systems and settle their tummies. However, some make mistakes when making it, and one of them could be very bad for women! People talk a lot about ginger in the winter, and in 2018, it was named the therapeutic plant of the year. Its natural...
How long can people live? Philosophers and experts have been trying to figure this out for hundreds of years. A new study says that the longest a person can live is about 115 years, but this is not a firm answer. Researchers from the University of Tilburg and the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) looked at...
In the ever-evolving landscape of food innovation, there are creations that challenge conventional norms and ignite profound discussions. One such creation that emerged in 2020 is the Ouroboros Steak, a satirical take on the cultured meat industry. Developed by a team of American scientists and designers, this concept delves into the ethical, cultural, and scientific...
For over half a century, a devastating fungal disease has loomed over the banana industry. The Gros Michel banana, once the world’s dominant variety, was nearly wiped out by the Fusarium fungus. Now, the same threat hangs over the Cavendish banana, the world’s most popular fruit, and a multi-billion dollar industry. This is where GMO...
Even though medical discoveries and progress are happening quickly, the rising number of young adults with early-onset cancer is still a very big worry. Imagine that a generation that should be full of youthful energy is now fighting a surprise enemy in the form of cancer. In the past few years, there has been an...
Polio Paul, real name Paul Alexander, passed away. In 1952, when Alexander was six years old, he became ill with polio and had to be taken to a hospital in Texas. Alexander was sickened by a virus that at the time was killing thousands of people, but he lived thanks to an iron lung. He...
The significance of gut health has gained prominence in the health and wellness field within the last ten years. As an illustration, did you know that between 70 and 80 percent of the immune system’s cells are found in your stomach? Some have dubbed the gut as the “second brain” since it is home to...
The expression “my life flashed before my eyes” is frequently used by those who have survived near-death experiences, and a recent study suggests that this may not simply be a figure of speech. For the first time in history, researchers were able to capture a brain’s activity during death. Additionally, it displayed brain wave patterns...
