Harnessing the Power of Thoughts: The Impact of Placebo and Nocebo Effects

In the medical field, we often hear about the placebo effect, but we rarely consider the potential power of the nocebo effect. Just as positive thoughts and beliefs can profoundly impact your well-being, negative thoughts and beliefs can also influence your health and even your lifespan. The case of Sam Land In 1974, there was ...

Max Lu

Dramatic-looking storm clouds with rain and lightning.

The Power of Kangaroo Care: The Incredible Story of Kate Ogg and Her Son Jamie

Sometimes, remarkable happenings known as “medical miracles” go above and beyond your expectations and leave you speechless. These stories demonstrate how strong people can be and how brilliant doctors can be. One of these incredible stories is about a mother named Kate Ogg and her son Jamie. They were treated to something genuinely unique, known ...

Viena Abdon

A premature baby.

Surviving the Plague: Divine Punishment or Coincidence?

The ancient Roman Empire perished from plagues. During the reign of Emperor Diocletian, the nobility lived in corruption and decadence, and they treated prisoners of war and slaves inhumanely. For example, there was a practice of killing slaves and using them as food for giant eels. It was believed that doing so would make the ...

Mikel Davis

Bust of Roman Emperor Diocletian.

A Medical Miracle Against All Odds

How long can a human being survive intact without a heartbeat? In Taiwan, an event occurred that left medical experts astounded. This event went well beyond common medical sense and can only be described as a genuine miracle. After 30 minutes with zero heartbeat, insufficient blood flow to the brain, and low levels of oxygen ...

Michael Segarty

A hospital emergency room entrance.

Xuyun, the Most Eminent Monk in Modern China

The life of Xuyun, the most eminent monk in modern China, is a legendary tale. He lived through five emperors of the Qing Dynasty and witnessed a century of upheaval and monumental changes caused by war in China.  At the age of 112, Xuyun was severely beaten several times but miraculously survived and recovered, shocking ...

Tatiana Denning

A brown leaf on a twig.

Hong Kong Misses Their Queen

Like the majority of British people, people in Hong Kong have always known the Queen since they were born and were used to having her overseeing the country. Politicians have come and gone, but the Queen was always there. Queen Elizabeth II broke the record by having 15 prime ministers serving under her and her ...

Wilma Oakes

Queen Elizabethe II visiting Hong Kong.

Rare Chinese Magic Mirror Discovered in Museum Projects a Hidden Image of Buddha

Mirror, mirror on the wall — what is the rarest artwork of them all? Acclaimed curators at the Cincinnati Art Museum discovered a rare Chinese magic mirror collecting dust in the museum’s storage room.  Under special lighting conditions, the plain-looking bronze mirror from the 16th century reflects an image of a Buddha surrounded by numerous emanating ...

Ratul Saha

The magic mirror's Buddha image.

Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Says a Bear Kept Him Safe in the Woods

It may sound like a fairy tale, but Casey Hathaway, a 3-year-old boy, told his family that a local black bear helped him survive three days in the freezing woods.  Casey Hathaway disappears into the woods while playing at his grandmother’s small North Carolina home when he was 3 years old. Casey’s odds of survival ...

Haidene Go

A black bear.

Ancient Era Babylonian Tablet Hints at Ways to Soothe a Crying Child

It is pretty common to see parents trying numerous means to soothe a crying child. A toddler or infant can cry for multiple reasons, including hunger, fear, and discomfort. Parents try everything from breastfeeding to singing lullabies or changing the sleeping location to calm a crying child. It is also deemed a motherly instinct to ...

Raven Montmorency

A Babylonian tablet with the world's first lullaby.

How Brands and Influencers Are Utilizing YouTube to Make Huge Profits

There is no denying the reach and popularity of YouTube. Billions of people use the trendy video streaming platform to watch movies, music, ads, and other types of video content. However, it is also a favorite with advertisers. While generating ad revenue using YouTube is tricky, and a subtle change in algorithm and advertising rules ...

Raven Montmorency

YouTube on a computer.