Kaylee Muthart is most commonly known as the girl who gouged out her own eyes while high on meth. To her friends, family, and followers, she is known for her unwavering compassion and resilience. She has recently found herself in the spotlight yet again, but this time it is for her unexpected problem at her...
Dementia refers to a group of neurodegenerative illnesses that are associated with a significant cognitive decline, including in areas such as memory, coordination, mood, and behavior. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s, with approximately 50% of individuals over the age of 85 having Alzheimer’s. While there is no cure for dementia-related diseases, researchers...
Dementia is a general term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect one’s memory and cognitive function. It develops over time, mainly affecting older individuals. There is no cure for dementia currently available, but there are treatments that help alleviate some of its symptoms. While there are some new drugs on the market...
The liver is the biggest solid organ in the human body. It helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, regulates blood clotting, and most importantly, removes toxins from your blood. It is an essential organ that performs more than 500 vital bodily functions; therefore, maintaining a healthy liver is very important. The liver is also...
Summer means long days outdoors, backyard barbecues, and late-night bonfires. But it also brings one unwelcome guest, mosquitoes. These tiny pests can quickly ruin a relaxing evening. Most people reach for bug sprays loaded with chemicals, but others are turning to natural options instead. One idea that’s been circulating for decades is that you can...
Researchers at UCLA Health claimed they have discovered the very first drug to rehabilitate the physical effects of stroke in mice. Two candidate drugs were derived from their research into the mechanism of the brain effects of rehabilitation. One of these drugs led to a substantial recovery in the control of movement in the mice...
Dubai dazzles the world with its luxury, ambition, and futuristic appeal. Visitors flock to admire its man-made islands, lavish hotels, and the towering Burj Khalifa. However, beneath that polished exterior lies a side of Dubai few people discuss. While tourists snap selfies from rooftop bars, others work in silence and hardship. Exploitation, censorship, and inequality...
Chicken has long been considered a healthier meat option by many people. It is a relatively cost-effective source of protein and can be prepared in a variety of different ways. Chicken has also been lauded for its nutritional content, which includes nutrients that bolster children’s neural development and adults’ cognitive function. However, while eating chicken...
Apples are universally healthy but they are not equal. Most people are familiar with types like Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith, etc. However, there are over 7,500 varieties of apples grown all over the world, according to WSU Tree Fruit. Casual eaters and aficionados alike can differentiate between types and decide on their favorites. Food...
The clock is ticking on the Real ID deadline that Congress has repeatedly delayed for nearly two decades. Mark your calendar for May 7, 2025. That’s when federal agencies will begin enforcing Real ID requirements for domestic air travel and entry to certain federal facilities. If you’re still carrying around a standard driver’s license without that little star in...
A mother of two undergoes a medical nightmare, complete with a misdiagnosis and an unneeded surgery. In September 2024, Rhian Butlin, 32, suffered “excrutiating” stomach pain. However, her symptoms were dismissed as polycystic ovary syndrome. Two months later, she was rushed to the emergency room in agony and abdominal swelling so severe she looked nine...
Researchers recently discovered that older adults who had taken the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia in the following seven years. The study was led by Stanford Medicine and involved analyzing the health records of older adults in Wales. Published earlier this month in Nature, the study bolsters a new theory that...
