The recent tragic incident in Australia, where a woman’s poisonous mushroom lunch led to the death of three family members, has shed light on the dangers of foraging for mushrooms. In the UK alone, there are approximately 15,000 reported types of fungi, as stated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). It …
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams recently made the heartbreaking announcement that the band had to cancel the remaining North American tour due to her battle with a persistent lung infection. The 34-year-old singer revealed that attempting to perform could lead to long-term damage. While it is unclear whether the infection is viral or bacterial, it is …
Intermittent fasting, a popular diet trend, has been hailed as a solution for weight loss. However, doctors are cautioning that millions of women should avoid it due to potential impacts on their hormones. Fasting for long periods can disrupt the hormones that regulate menstruation, leading to irregular periods. This, in turn, can increase the risk …
American football players have long been aware of the potential risks to their health, but a new study has now linked the sport to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. According to the study, male American football players have nearly three times the odds of developing Parkinson’s compared to athletes in other sports. The study, …
Dr. Howard Tucker, a practicing neurologist for over seven decades and still actively treating patients at 101 years old, has shared his own prescription for staying mentally sharp. The Cleveland-born doctor has refused to slow down in old age and continues to maintain his professional life by avoiding retirement. In fact, he even decided to …
UK doctors have recently raised concerns about a potential long-term complication of Covid-19 after studying a 33-year-old patient who experienced a unique symptom. The patient noticed that his legs would turn a reddish-blue color and his veins would become more prominent after standing for just a minute. This condition, known as acrocyanosis, has not been …
In the era before electric light, people relied on candlelight to illuminate their evening meals. My wife, Clare, and I occasionally recreate this romantic ambiance, even in the presence of modern conveniences. However, recent research suggests that returning to the practice of candlelit dinners may have more benefits than just setting a romantic mood. It …
Striking junior doctors have been accused of running a politically motivated campaign to bring down the government. The British Medical Association (BMA) recently welcomed a pay offer from the Scottish government, but Dr Robert Laurenson, co-chair of the BMA’s junior doctors committee, refused to agree to the deal with the Tory government in Westminster, calling …
A groundbreaking study has revealed that a chemical compound present in black licorice may hold the key to combating one of the most lethal forms of cancer. Research conducted on mice has indicated that isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a flavonoid found in licorice root used in traditional Chinese medicine, has the potential to eliminate pancreatic cancer cells …
Several frozen desserts in Canada are undergoing a recall due to potential Listeria contamination. This issue was brought to light after cases of Listeria illness were reported in the United States. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the recall of six products sold by the U.S. brand Soft Serve on The Go. The …