Veganism is a way of life that excludes all forms of cruelty to animals for food, products, or any other purpose. There are many different ways to embrace the vegan lifestyle, but the underlying “rule” is to eat a plant-based diet. Vegans also so a step further than just avoiding meat; they also avoid fish,…
World Menopause Month is an annual designation observed in October. This Awareness Day is aimed to bring attention to a natural female cycle in life and share educational information that may help the transition go smoothly. Menopause simply refers to the time in a woman’s life that she stops menstruating. Menopause affects every woman differently,…
In 2024, an epidemic of whooping cough broke out again in many countries worldwide, with more than 18,500 cases recorded in the United States alone, Euronews reported. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the current number of cases in the United States is five times higher than during the same…
Recognizing and understanding the concept of “Sober October” is the first step towards embracing this life-changing initiative. Sober October is a month-long campaign where individuals commit to avoiding alcohol for the entire month of October. The concept originated in Australia as ‘Oc-Sober’ by Life Education, a health organization aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle among…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that there aren’t any more oral cholera vaccines left in the global stockpile, with the shortage threatening efforts to curb the spread of the disease, AFP reported. Global vaccine production is running at full capacity, but demand is outstripping supply, according to the UN health agency’s monthly situation…
Breast cancer is a kind of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the breast tissue. After skin cancer, breast cancer is most common cancer in women in the United States. But breast cancer doesn’t just happen in women. Everyone is born with some breast tissue, so anyone can get breast cancer. Breast…
Scientists from the Jackson Laboratory in New Jersey, USA, found that to increase life expectancy, one should limit calorie intake while avoiding long-term hunger. The results of the research were published in the journal Nature. To determine which type of diet is most effective in extending life, scientists conducted an experiment on five groups of…
In today’s fast-paced world, many people overlook the crucial role that sleep plays in overall health. Yet, sleep is not merely a period of rest; it is a vital process that affects almost every aspect of your life, including your physical health, mental clarity, and productivity at work. Understanding the importance of sleep can help…
Physical therapy is a combination of exercises, stretches and movements that’ll increase your strength, flexibility and mobility to help you move safely and more confidently. Overview What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is treatment that helps you improve how your body performs physical movements. It can be part of a generalized pain management plan or a…
Scientists at the University of Oxford have developed a vaccine called OvarianVax, which can trick the immune system into detecting and destroying malignant cells in the earliest stages of ovarian cancer. This is reported by Cancer Research UK, a British cancer research organization. Ovarian cancer is considered one of the most dangerous forms of cancer…
