Everyone gets anxious sometimes. Maybe you’ve got a big presentation coming up at work, you’re running your first marathon, or you’re working up the nerve to finally ask out your crush. Whatever it is, you feel nervous, perhaps a bit clammy, and your heart might feel like it’s beating faster than usual. But, could you...
Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a condition in which excess fat accumulates in the liver. It is a common health problem that various factors, such as obesity, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and metabolic disorders, can cause. Knowing the causes, symptoms, types, and lifestyle-based approaches is the best way of preventing and managing...
Strokes are a medical emergency. They can occur suddenly and without treatment and can cause brain damage, long-term disabilities, or death. An ischemic stroke happens when a blocked artery cuts off oxygen to part of the brain, causing the cells to stop working properly and begin dying. This creates symptoms such as weakness, slurred speech,...
At any given time of year, at least a few of the magazines on the shelves will have some article or headline dedicated to helping you finally achieve that oh-so-coveted flat stomach, six-pack abs, toned tummy, sexy midriff – whatever you want to call it. For many of us, though, our mid-section doesn’t seem to...
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the developed world, and one in three people will develop cancer in their lifetime [1]. Treating cancer has proven to be one of the greatest challenges in the world of medicine. The most common treatment options, chemotherapy, and radiation, are effective in many cases, however, these treatments...
Have you ever heard the terms “heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” used interchangeably? Don’t worry, so have we. Surprisingly, this mix-up is a mistake that occurs quite often. Simply talking about these two heart conditions is fine, until a real-life situation demands that you know the differences. It could be a matter of life or...
Morgan Rachal had no reason to think anything was wrong with her 18-month-old daughter. Lydia had a few typical baby health issues—such as ear infections, trouble sleeping, and constipation. Otherwise, she was a happy baby with prominent eyebrows inherited from her father, Morgan had assumed. Then she came across a video on TikTok featuring a...
Liver disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that can significantly impact your health. The liver plays a crucial role in digestion, energy storage, and detoxification. Unfortunately, liver disease often progresses silently, showing symptoms only in the later stages. Understanding the early signs can help you seek timely medical intervention and prevent severe complications. Understanding...
We’ve all been there: you’re craving a quick snack and you want some hot, crispy fries from McDonald’s. However, what happens behind the counter when you request fresh fries might surprise you. TikTok and other social media platforms have recently exposed some less-than-fresh practices at the fast-food giant. TikTok Revelations: The Viral Trend Recently, TikTok...
Nose hair may seem unsightly, but they play a crucial role in maintaining your health. However, the common practice of plucking nose hairs can lead to severe health risks, including a potentially fatal condition referred to as the “triangle of death.” Dr. Erich Voigt, an otolaryngologist at New York University, along with various studies, has...
We already know that vitamin D helps with our bone health, immunity, and mental health – but now we are learning that it can also help protect our brain. New research has found that those with higher vitamin D levels in their brains have a lesser chance of developing diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia....
Did you know that studies have found that foods high in calcium or calcium supplements directly or indirectly compete with magnesium for absorption (Dai et al., 2007), and they should not be taken together if possible? One study found that adding 300 to 1000 mg of calcium to the diet significantly decreased magnesium absorption in...
