A woman who heard a whirring sound in her ear thought it was tinnitus, but ended up being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Denise Wingfield had been struggling to get to sleep because of a dull and ‘funny’ noise in her right ear, and when she was referred to a specialist she was told it...
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A new blood test is highly accurate at diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome, offering for the first time an objective way to identify the sometimes disabling condition that is estimated to affect up to 2.5 million people in the U.S. A University of Oxford-led research team compared test results among 61 people with chronic fatigue syndrome,...
Paul Alexander was known by many names, such as “Polio Man” and “The Man in the Iron Lung.” He’s one of the most inspiring people in the world to us at InspireMore. I love how this great example of a person lives by the old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” When Paul...
Psychopaths on TV and in films, like Patrick Bateman and Tom Ripley, are usually guys who are also violent criminals. People may think that this makes it more likely that most psychopaths are guys, but an academic now says this may not be the case. An expert at Anglia Ruskin University named Dr. Clive Boddy...
Ever since his mum passed away in 2022 and King Charles III ascended the throne, there has been a significant amount of stress around his well-being. His appearance in old and new photos has also contributed heavily to the debate. Several pictures of the King went viral which show his hands as well as his...
High blood pressure might be deceiving because it rarely displays symptoms. The CDC estimates that 50% of men and 44% of women in the U.S. are affected, so it’s a significant concern. The prevalence is higher in men. That means what? You may be high. A stressful job or family circumstances, dramatic intake, dealing with...
There are over 100 thousand people awaiting a kidney transplant in the United States, and someone is added to that list every fourteen minutes [1]. The average wait-time for a kidney is between three and five years, and thirteen people die every day waiting to receive a transplant. The organ shortage in the United States...
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of losing a tooth, you may have considered dental implants in the past. You may also have been surprised to learn how expensive they are, and that oftentimes materials such as mercury or silver are used. But what if we could actually regrow teeth back? Fortunately, there is some incredible new research...
If you often find yourself dozing off at your desk in the middle of the afternoon, or driving with your windows down in hopes that the fresh air will keep you awake during your commute home, you’re not alone. The American Sleep Association has done the research and the results are in- America is a...
Life is a learning experience for everyone. Additionally, no one knows better until they’ve tried and failed or watched someone they know try, and fail. As a result, children and teens make questionable choices, such as partaking in trending challenges. First were the ice bucket, tide pods, and cinnamon challenges. Tragically, a continuing trend called...
In my opinion, there is nothing more challenging and heartbreaking than having to end the connection and distance yourself from a loved one. Family ties are some of the strongest bonds anyone has in their entire life. Whether you are family by blood or family by choice, everyone has certain people they consider to be...
At one time in history, hunting and trapping were a significant part of the fabric of North American culture. Over the last century, however, individuals and groups have become increasingly opposed to the activities, and farming and conventionally-raised animals have replaced wild game as a food source. One Alaska teacher hunted a moose in order to...