Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy. It's the sensation that your body or your surroundings are moving when they're not. This can make daily life challenging and even lead to increased healthcare visits. The Global Burden of Disease Project tries to measure illness and death around the world. In
Lilly Jay, ex-wife of Ethan Slater, opened up about their sudden divorce, which happened while her husband was in the public eye with his new relationship with Ariana Grande. Jay admitted she was shocked by the divorce, especially since she had just given birth to their first child. The divorce was
Cinnamon, a well-known spice, offers numerous health benefits. Scientists decided to explore the medicinal potential of seven native Ceylon cinnamon species from Sri Lanka. They focused on the essential oils, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The team collected bark and leaf samples fro
Hey, let's talk about Stephen Miran! You might remember him from Trump's first term, when he was a Treasury adviser. Well, guess who's back? Stephen's been tapped by Trump to lead the Council of Economic Advisers. This isn't just any job, folks. This three-person team tells the president what's up w
Human nutrition has always been a mix of biology and culture. Let's start from the beginning, when our ancient relatives, the Homo genus, were busy foraging, scavenging, hunting, and gathering. This was a time when food was found in nature, not supermarkets. As time passed, we saw a big shift with t
Have you ever wondered how your gut bacteria can impact your kidneys? Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a product made by gut microbes when we consume certain nutrients like l-carnitine and choline. TMAO levels in the blood have been linked to heart disease and a higher risk of death, but its connect
Imagine you're taking care of a loved one who needs special nutrition through a tube. Sounds tough, right? That's the reality for many caregivers of patients on home enteral nutrition. This isn't just about mixing up some formula and feeding it through a tube. It's a whole new lifestyle that can aff
Linde Jacobs paced her bedroom, waiting for her doctor's call. Her daughters were occupied, and she wanted privacy for this moment. Her mother, Allison, had recently passed away at 50, after a gene mutation ravaged her brain. Once vibrant and loving, Allison became impulsive and dishonest, her behav
Workers at Amazon and Starbucks are on strike in several U. S. cities. They're pushing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strikes come at a crucial time, as President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a less union-friendly National Labor Relations Board. The pandemic sparked a wa
Metabolic syndrome, or MetS, is a complex health issue caused by a mix of genes, lifestyle, and diet, leading to weight gain and problems like diabetes and inflammation. Recent research shows that an imbalance in gut microbiota, known as dysbiosis, plays a big role in MetS. This discovery has led to
