In 1984, a woman identified only as “AB” experienced something that would challenge both medical science and common understanding. While sitting at home reading, she suddenly began hearing a male voice inside her head. The voice claimed that he and a colleague had once worked at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital—and that they wanted to … Read more
According to NHS, Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. The exact cause of it is not fully understood, although medical professionals list potential factors that can lead to it, such as increasing age, untreated depression, a family history of the condition, and lifestyle factors and conditions related to cardiovascular diseases, among … Read more
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is suddenly cut off. This can affect movement, speech, or thinking, and recovery often takes time. It’s a serious medical emergency that needs immediate hospital care, as it can be life-threatening. According to the NHS, the main symptoms of stroke, which can happen suddenly, … Read more
We always tend to teach our children that they should never mock anyone for their physical appearance, but regardless, they often bully others for the way they look. Evan Hill from New Zealand had a tough time coping with the way his classmates treated him. He was bullied and called names such as “rabbit boy” … Read more
Why the Word “Colonoscopy” Triggers So Much Anxiety For many, just hearing the word “colonoscopy” is enough to trigger fear or anxiety. Due to embarrassment and misconceptions, a significant number of people decide to postpone or forego the examination altogether. Truth is, however, that the procedure is nowhere near as disgusting as — or as … Read more
As people age, it’s not uncommon to run into comments that sound defeating. While most of those comments come as casual remarks, such as “you are too old for that,” and “maybe it’s just the time to slow down,” for those hearing them, they sound like judgments. And it’s not hard to see why. Hearing … Read more
Most times, when people notice a hard patch on their foot, they immediately assume it’s a callus. That’s probably because calluses are very common. They are a result of the friction from our favorite shoes or the need to stand on our feet for long hours. However, that hard spot that appears on your feet … Read more
If chicken is part of your diet, you have probably noticed that some pieces of this meat are rather light in color, being almost pink, while other slices come in rich yellow hue. This probably makes you wonder what the reason behind this is and whether the color actually has to do anything with the … Read more
When the baby boy finally arrived, the air in the room seemed to loosen, as if everyone had been holding the same breath for far too long. The midwife’s nod, the doctor’s calm, the sudden rush of that first cry — together they broke a tension that superstition had only made worse. No one asked … Read more
Changes in the breasts or surrounding areas are not always cancer, but they can signal shifts in the mammary glands that deserve attention. The body often gives early warnings, and recognizing them can significantly improve long-term health outcomes. One important sign is a lump or swelling in the armpit. Lymph nodes there may swell during … Read more