In December, Nicole and Ernie Nunez brought their beautiful baby girl, Amylea, into the world. However, when they brought her home, things quickly took a turn for the worst. “About a day after we went home from delivery is when she had her first seizure,” Nicole said. “She has a rare form of epilepsy. They …

There are quite a few articles out there at the moment with the headline “Meet Cambridge Scientist On Verge Of Curing Multiple Sclerosis.” Unfortunately, this headline is slightly misleading. Whilst there is a Cambridge scientist conducting research to try to combat MS, suggesting that Su Metcalfe is on the brink of success is premature. What …

When grandparents and grandchildren are able to live close together so that each can spend a great deal of time with the other, many fascinating bonds emerge! Not only that, but research shows that raising children near to their grandparents presents many scientific benefits, such that go beyond free, convenient babysitting for parents. While it’s …

There’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to things like butter — especially grass-fed butter — and cooking oils. From margarine to butter to coconut oil and olive oil, figuring out which ingredients to add to your kitchen cabinet can feel incredibly overwhelming. Margarine is one of the most common ingredients out …

Keeping fruits and vegetables clean is an important step for making sure they’re safe to eat, yet it’s easy to skip or rush through. A quick rinse under the tap might seem enough, especially with organic produce. But it’s not just pesticides that can be an issue. Bacteria and germs can cling to the surface, …

Amanda Mack was preparing for another chapter in her college volleyball career when a sudden medical crisis changed everything. The 20-year-old athlete had recently transferred to the College of the Holy Cross and was looking forward to competing for the Crusaders, but a rare blood disorder left her fighting for her life within weeks. Mack …

For Hiyab and Wuhbto, ordinary childhood activities once came with extraordinary medical challenges. The sisters were born in Ethiopia as craniopagus twins, joined at the head and facing opposite directions, before traveling thousands of miles for a surgical procedure that would take more than 24 hours to complete. In February, surgeons at SSM Health Cardinal …

This article covers 32 simple ways Peloton can optimize your weight loss journey. With immersive workouts, personalized training programs, motivational communities, and balanced nutrition reaching your fitness goals has never been so much fun. In the last few years, I have been using the Peloton bike, Tread, and the Peloton app strength classes to improve …

As winter approaches, the chill in the air often brings with it the season of sniffles and sneezes. For many, this means stocking up on over-the-counter medications to combat the dreaded cold and flu. However, a growing number of people are embracing natural remedies to fortify their immune systems before illness strikes. Among these remedies, …

Riva Siggins had two photos from the same race. One showed the version of her legs she felt comfortable posting. The other showed cellulite across the backs of her thighs, captured from an angle most people would probably delete without thinking twice. Siggins nearly did exactly that, until she decided the second photograph was the …

A 15-year-old boy in Georgia lost between 25 and 30 pounds in just a few weeks, and the reason was not a diet or a growth spurt. He was vomiting so often that his body began running dangerously low on nutrients, eventually leaving him with neurological symptoms that sent his doctors searching for a much …

When schools in California’s Sausalito Marin City District return to session this August, they will be the first in the nation to serve their students 100 percent organic meals, sustainably sourced and free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). More than 500 students at Bayside MLK Jr. Academy in Marin City and Willow Creek Academy in …