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A mother of two undergoes a medical nightmare, complete with a misdiagnosis and an unneeded surgery. In September 2024, Rhian Butlin, 32, suffered “excrutiating” stomach pain. However, her symptoms were dismissed as polycystic ovary syndrome. Two month…

Stress is a part of life. We all have stressful days or stressful periods. For example, a difficult meeting at work, exam period while still in school, or helping a loved one through an illness or difficult time. Generally, this stress is acute. Really…

In the summer of 2023, George was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare and aggressive type of cancer. He was jaundiced with an obstruction in his bile duct and liver. He was only two years old. After the biopsy, the parents received the diagno…

Pancreatic cancer is a terrifying diagnosis. Also known as the silent killer, this type of cancer has traditionally been very hard to detect. This means that when it finally is discovered, it is often too late and the cancer has already reached a highl…

Parabens are a type of chemical used to extend the shelf-life of products. They appear in many brands of cosmetics, hair care items, lotions, and more, to protect consumers from the growth of harmful bacteria. Despite being considered overall safe, man…

Diet is key when it comes to good health and disease prevention. People may feel inspired to load up on fresh produce and whole grains while grocery shopping. But eating well can become more difficult when it comes to dining out or picking up take-out….

Colon cancer rates are on the rise, particularly among young adults. Routine screening is recommended for adults age 45 years or older, who should be tested every ten years. However, a new study set out to examine the prevalence of this cancer for peop…

People suffering from life-threatening cancers may benefit from taking a hallucinogenic substance called psilocybin, commonly found in magic mushrooms. Two new studies published today in the Two new studies published today in the Journal of Psychopharm…