People have been seeking a cure for cancer for decades and decades. Although today, it is possible to somewhat treat and manage cancer, many still lose their lives to this disease.
The medical treatments that patients have to undergo can be very taxing and exhausting, even when they work out.
It certainly seems like a lot to go through for a...
350 million individuals worldwide - or 5% of the entire population - suffer from depression.
Medical science has advanced to a point where antidepressants are fairly common and many people with any form of depression are able to get prescriptions for them.
There’s no denying that antidepressants are incredible medications. They help those with even severe depression to function properly and...
With the controversy about vaccines from several years ago still fresh in the minds of many young parents, the discussion regarding vaccination has had a strong change and impact since.
The result - many more parents opting to ignore vaccinations for their children, much to the alarm and worry of doctors and healthcare professionals.
Instead, these parents have turned to so-called...
It is a heartbreaking scenario for just about any parent to find that their child has passed away.
Even worse still is when the cause of it takes up to a year for a proper diagnosis!
Until then, how can a family possibly have any sense of closure, of understanding how such a tragic event came to be?
It would be no...
For those of us who may not be aware, about two years ago American soil was invaded by the New Guinea flatworm.
Also known by its scientific name as Platydemus manokwari, this worm’s capability to wreck any local biodiversity it comes in contact with has earned itself the reputation of being one of the most invasive species on the planet.
Unfortunately...
Flu season is once again around the corner, but this time with a new trick up its sleeve.
For those of us who are not aware, the influenza virus and its many strains are well-known to be very fast at mutating.
This often means that any previous immunity built up, be it through vaccination or direct contact with the virus, will...
Alas, bug bites are far more common than we would like them to be.
As frustrating as this experience may be, it is a good idea to keep calm and learn how to recognize what bug may have created these marks on your skin. It just might save your life!
1. Mosquito Bites
Many find the mosquito to be the bane of...
Once again, flu season is upon us. With it, the annual cry from healthcare professionals asking the public to have themselves vaccinated against the disease.
But what if it is the doctor you are entrusting your health with that has made a mistake when administering the vaccine?
Jacalyn Broze from Minnesota is no stranger to getting vaccination shots. According to what...
In recent years, the organic food market has gone from a niche market to a huge industry worth several billion dollars.
Many health-conscious individuals go out of their way to ensure that they only purchase organic foods.
When correctly purchased, organic food does offer a lot of health benefits - but what happens when those labels don’t tell you the whole...
The humble bottle of vinegar (usually white vinegar, if we want to get specific) sitting on the kitchen countertop in every home is well-renowned for having dozens of household uses.
In a way, it can be considered the holy grail of homemade household cleaning supplies.
What you may not have realised is that it has a similarly effective counterpart in healthcare...
