Natalia Kholodenko has become the guiding light for millions of Ukrainian women navigating the devastation of war. Photo courtesy Natalia Kholodenko There is a moment in life when the ground you thought was solid disappears. Your home, your plans, your sense of safety...

Photo©Milkos/123rf Pelvic discomfort, bladder leaks, and chronic constipation are signs your body is asking for help. Yet millions of women brush these symptoms aside, assuming they’re just part of aging or the aftermath of childbirth. That silence creates a major gap...

Lotus flowers in Wular Lake, which have reappeared after three decades as a result of five years of conservation efforts. Photograph: Courtesy of Umar Dar Joy And Relief As Lotus Flowers Bloom Again In Kashmiri Lake After Three Decades by Tauseef Ahmad and Sajid Rain,...

Photo©SergeyNivens/123rf Every day, we’re faced with constant opportunities for stimulation. With 24/7 access to news feeds, emails and social media, many of us find ourselves scrolling endlessly, chasing our next hit of dopamine. But these habits are fuelling our...

Along with the use of essential oils in aromatherapy, the practice of smudging is a tradition that has been maintained for thousands of years, since human beings first discovered fire and how to use it for their own purposes. In ancient cultures, the smoke generated...

Photo©Alexander Feoktistov/123rf In the United States, Parkinson’s disease currently affects around 1.5 million people, with about 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year.1 While age and genetics are believed to be risk factors for this condition, research shows that...

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Hunter-gatherers continue to eek out an existence but it’s harder every year due to pollution and the encroachment of civilization. Photo courtesy Pexels Dear EarthTalk: Are there humans on the planet today still living hunter-gatherer subsistence lifestyles? If so,...