Humans have always been adaptable eaters, but social media is pushing our dietary boundaries like never before. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube have turned influencers into diet gurus, promoting everything from plant-based living to meat-only regimes. Some even swear these extreme diets have healed them from serious illnesses. But how safe are these trends? Well, ...

Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptoms we see now are pretty much the same as before. Sure, some people mi...

Ever felt some discomfort in your joints and wondered if it might be osteoarthritis (OA)? In today's digital age, many people turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity for quick health information. Osteoarthritis happens when the cushioning in your joints starts to wear away. With a growing trend of seeking health info online, we decided to test how well these ...

In a sad turn of events, a child in Ontario, Canada has passed away due to rabies. Health officials reported that the child was exposed to the virus after waking up with a bat in their room. The parents didn't notice any bites or scratches and unfortunately, didn't get the rabies vaccine right away. This is the first known case of human rabies acquired in Ontario sin...