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How Worried Should You Be About Aluminum-Based Antiperspirants?

For years, there have been claims that the aluminum-based antiperspirants cause cancer, especially breast cancer. However, research has found no clear link between aluminum in antiperspirants and cancer. According to Dr. Susan Massick, a dermatologist and associate professor at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center: “The claim that aluminum-containing antiperspirants cause cancer is a myth that ...

Nathan Machoka

A woman applying an antiperspirant.

Don’t Ignore Dysautonomia, a Disease That Makes People Suffer for a Lifetime

Can persistent health issues such as arrhythmia, headaches, and obesity be a “nerve” problem? Symptoms of dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, can vary widely, and it is impossible to generalize about the impact and extent of the disorder. Autonomic nerves are found in every organ of the body. Once they are imbalanced, ...

Emma Lu

Woman rubbing her temple with a pained expression.

Birthstones by Zodiac Sign: What They Say About Your Personality

Birthstones have captured the human imagination for eons, serving as mystical markers aligning with the day or month of birth. Birthstones are associated with specific months, zodiac signs, and individual personalities.  Origin of birthstones Most scholars trace the tradition of wearing birthstones to ancient traditions. The ancients believed that specific stones could improve luck, fortune, ...

Nathan Machoka

Birthstones forming a heart shape.

A Remedy for the Leading Causes of Death During the Pandemic

A research paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed: “In 2020, heart disease and cancer were the leading causes of death in the U.S., accounting for 1.29 million deaths, followed by COVID-19, accounting for 350,000 deaths.” “From March 2020 to October 2021, heart disease (20.1%), cancer (17.5%), COVID-19 (12.2%), accidents ...

Max Lu

Man having a heart attack.

Were You Born Under the Lucky Planet of Jupiter?

Jupiter, the planet of abundance, growth, beauty, and happy endings, is often considered a sign of good luck. Learn how the planet can change your life. What astrology says Although Jupiter is a planet, its positioning signifies good things to come depending on your zodiac sign. Traditionally, Jupiter often takes the form of an eagle ...

Mike West

The planet Jupter.

Are Breast Implants Making You Sick? It’s Time to Know the Truth

Seeing someone you know has undergone breast implant surgery is not uncommon. While many women opt for this enhancement procedure as it serves specific aesthetic purposes, the risks are worth considering. Of late, more health experts and surgeons are opening up about the potential risks of the procedure. Women undergo breast implants for several reasons, ...

Raven Montmorency

Three breast implants.

Terry Fox: The One-Legged Runner and Canadian Hero

On November 12, 1976, a young man named Terry Fox from British Columbia was involved in a car accident and survived. A few months later, he felt some soreness in his right knee, but chose to ignore it. The pain got worse as more months passed. He went to the hospital but was shocked by ...

Haidene Go

Terry Fox running across Canada.