Hair can be deadly, especially if you tend to consume it orally. In fact, a 16-year-old girl in England was reported to have died from a very rare condition called Rapunzel syndrome, according to Live Science. The girl was found to…
As mainstream acceptance of psychedelics for treating addiction and mental health issues continues to rise, researchers are studying the effects of increasingly potent psychoactive substances, the latest of which is toad venom (via InStyle). Over the last few years, celebrities…
Wearing a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been a part of day-to-day life for years. As cases rise and fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information to understand transmission rates where you live…
In his preeminent sci-fi novel and cautionary tale “1984”, George Orwell wrote, “But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” In that poignant and powerful one-liner, Orwell accurately describes how words can have real-life implications, influencing our perception…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a highly-prevalent childhood condition that affects the neurological development of the brain during the early years. This disorder causes focus issues in the child, leading to erratic…
If you’ve ever thought about learning a second language, there are plenty of reasons to do so. The World Economic Forum points out that learning a new language can provide many benefits, including having an easier time navigating your way through…
Breathing is one of those things that you often don’t think about doing — that is, until you’re feeling stressed or having a panic attack and suddenly taking a deep breath feels impossible. Shortness of breath is actually a common…
Dr. Joseph Trunzo knew he wanted to study psychology by the time he was in seventh grade, but he didn’t know exactly what kind of work he wanted to do within the field. He discovered his specialty — helping people…
The COVID-19 virus created a worldwide pandemic, and it’s also created a brand new chronic illness. Post-COVID symptoms, often called long COVID or long-haul COVID, occur in between 10% to 30% of people infected with the COVID-19 virus, per the…
Human beings are social creatures by design. Our species evolved through cooperation, say researchers (via Nature Human Behaviour). Yet many people find themselves vulnerable to social isolation, especially under the COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness has become a global epidemic, despite there being an abundance…