The hockey world received devastating news on April 8 as Chaz Lucius, a hockey prospect for the Manitoba Moose — the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets — announced his retirement at age 21 due ...

The lotus is often understood as a symbol of spiritual purity. The blooming of a lotus is said to mimic the Buddhist eightfold path — it grows from the mud (the cycle of life), it appears clean on the ...

Os trigonum syndrome is a painful condition that can affect people who have an extra bone at the back of the ankle, called an os trigonum. The extra bone is present in 15% to 30% of people and doesn't ...

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) describes a set of symptoms that affect the genitourinary tract, including vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary problems. Menopause is a ...

This makes the forget-me-not the perfect flower to represent our cause. The blue flower pin is a symbol for anyone who wants to raise awareness of dementia and support people affected by the condition ...

A disturbing trend has emerged where AI is being used to create Instagram influencers with Down syndrome to promote adult content on platforms like OnlyFans and Fanvue. This practice, which ...

Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

American metal band Danzig have been selling merchandise on tour featuring a symbol that was formerly associated with the Nazi Party. The band, fronted by Glenn Danzig, recently completed a small tour ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

TORCH syndrome may sound like one medical condition. But it’s actually a group of different infections. They're caused by tiny germs like bacteria, viruses, or parasites. The germs (pathogens ...

Mast cell activation syndrome, or disease (MCAS), is a condition that causes mast cells to release these substances too frequently, resulting in severe allergic reactions. After detecting an ...

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a long-term deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). It involves two brain disorders that often occur together: Wernicke encephalopathy ...