Health

They Key to the Fountain of Youth?

They Key to the Fountain of Youth?

On Oct. 2, 2018, researchers announced that they may have discovered something similar to the Fountain of Youth. A natural product has been proven to reduce the level of damaged cells in the body caused by ageing. Fisetin is the natural product and it is described as a senotherapeutic that extends health and lifespan. Researchers […]


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What Is Gaslighting?

What Is Gaslighting?

Gaslighting means to manipulate someone by psychological means into questioning their own sanity (Google). The term “gaslighting” comes from a 1938 play, “Gas Light.” The movie “Gaslight” was more widely known in 1944. A husband manipulates his wife to make her believe she is losing her grip on reality, so he can commit her to […]

Coconut Oil Health Benefits Exaggerated

Coconut Oil Health Benefits Exaggerated

A Harvard professor bashed a millennials’ favorite superfoods – coconut oil. This occurred during a 50-minute lecture in Germany. The video has gone viral on YouTube. The professor argued that the oil, loaded with saturated fats, is “one of the worst foods you can eat” and even called it “pure poison.” The director of the […]

Space Gardening Undergoes New Hardships and Experiments

Space Gardening Undergoes New Hardships and Experiments

Astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted from the International Space State on Dec. 27, 2015, “Our plants aren’t looking too good.” The station’s garden was struggling to recover from a mold problem. This issue is familiar to terrestrial gardens. On Earth, the issue simply requires a trip to the nursery for replacement plants, however, this is not […]

Toxic Hogweed Found in Virginia

Toxic Hogweed Found in Virginia

On June 12, 2018, Virginia’s first giant hogweed was identified in Clarke County. The sap of the invasive plant causes third-degree burns. All it takes to be burned by the plant is to brush up against the bristles. The giant hogweed has been identified as Heracleum mantegazzianum. There approximately 30 of these large plants in […]

Preparing for a Natural Disaster

Preparing for a Natural Disaster

Healthcare Ready conducted an annual poll that is designed to determine the American population’s greatest concern regarding disasters, how they have prepared for those disasters, and their security in the preparedness of federal, state, and local organizations. The survey was conducted as an online interview with the members of the YouGov panel. The total sample […]

Vegetarian Diet Can Keep People Healthy and Help Build Muscle

Vegetarian Diet Can Keep People Healthy and Help Build Muscle

Recently, there have been multiple studies conducted that prove being a vegetarian is healthy. In fact, many health organizations have placed vegetarianism on the shortlist of go-to diets. However, things are not always straightforward and eating plant-based foods will not guarantee health. Vegetarian diets are often recommended by cardiologists. They are heart-healthy and lower the […]

Oncologists Prescribing Medical Marijuana Without Sufficient Knowledge

Oncologists Prescribing Medical Marijuana Without Sufficient Knowledge

According to a new survey, almost half of all oncologists clinically recommend medical marijuana. However, less than 30 percent feel equipped with enough information to make the recommendation. Oncologist across the United States were surveyed by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The goal was to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the medicinal […]

Stem Cell Therapy and Its Revolutionary Purposes

Stem Cell Therapy and Its Revolutionary Purposes

Stem cell therapy is reaching another stage in the healthcare world by offering hope through revolutionary solutions to complex diseases. However, with progress come controversy. Part of the debate lies in the disbelief stem cell therapy is as revolutionary as researchers claim.  The forerunners of this therapy want to replace the current treatment of Alzheimer’s, and […]

Understanding Mesothelioma and Its Staging

Understanding Mesothelioma and Its Staging

Understanding mesothelioma and its staging are important for patients affected by the disease, as well as those who love and care for them. It is a form of cancer that invades the mesothelium, which is a protective membrane that lines most of the body’s internal organs. Three out of every four cases of mesothelioma originate […]

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