Hybrid cars have gained significant popularity over the years, promising fuel savings and a greener alternative to traditional gasoline vehicles. Over 5 million hybrid vehicles have been sold in the past two decades, with models like the Toyota Prius leading the charge.1 However, there is an environmental issue with hybrids that isn’t getting enough attention....
As of May 2021, there have been over a dozen cases of liver injuries caused by turmeric supplements reported to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The number may be higher since some incidents may have gone unreported. Meanwhile, turmeric teas and supplements are popular, since they contain a compound...
The Standard American Diet isn’t exactly famous for being a healthy one. Often this is in reference to the excessive amount of sugar, salt, and fat in everyday American food products. However, these are the only aspects of this diet that we should be concerned about. American food products are also infamous for containing certain...
Herpes, or HSV-1, is a common virus. Most people know of it as the virus that causes cold sores. What many of us don’t know is that there is a rare instance that this virus, for reasons unknown to doctors, can travel to the brain. If this happens, the risk of permanent damage and death...
Unlink vegans, who avoid all animal-derived food, many vegetarians eat eggs and dairy products. But although vegetarians could eat macaroni and cheese without any concerns, they may need to pass on the eggplant parmesan. Because a little-known fact about parmesan is causing outrage online, this hard cheese contains rennet, which comes from animal stomachs. Parmesan...
You expect when you go to the hospital, you will receive timely care and have your problem diagnosed and treated. Sadly, many healthcare systems around the world are severely stressed and this doesn’t always happen. Tragically, a Canadian woman died after waiting seven hours in an emergency room Her family is now demanding answers. A...
Researchers in Australia have created a supercomputer with an algorithm that predicts serious brain bleeds in patients before they happen. This program can save many lives. Brain bleeds, also known as intracranial hemorrhages, can result in brain damage and death. The outcomes can depend on the location and severity of the bleed, but it also...
Avocados are delicious and nutritious. From Avocado toast and sandwiches to deliciously creamy smoothies packed with nutrition. Avocados are versatile and can be used in almost anything. However, their giant pits make them a hassle to cut into, let alone make pieces or slices. In 2017, UK grocer Marks and Spencer stocked something fairly peculiar...
When you think about a home made from shipping containers, your first thought is probably a tiny house. This home in the Waikato region of New Zealand, however, is anything but tiny: This is a shipping container mansion, and it’s for sale. (1) New Zealand’s Shipping Container Mansion This incredible new home in Ohaupo, Waipa,...
The Paris Games of 2024 are looking to be quite the spectacle. The International Olympic Committee has officially declared breakdancing as an Olympic sport. What’s even more incredible is that surfing, sport climbing, and skateboarding have also been added to the Olympics for 2024. Read: Paris Is Building the World’s Largest Organic Rooftop Farm Breakdancing...
Which child’s lunchbox would be complete without the much-loved peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Over the decades, it has proven to be a firm favorite – not just in the United States but in many countries across the globe. But, how healthy are PB&J sandwiches, and what happens to your body if you eat one...
Loneliness, the feeling of isolation regardless of how many people may be in your life, links to numerous health issues. Recent research indicates that chronic loneliness can significantly increase the risk of stroke in seniors, with a study showing a 56% higher risk in those consistently feeling lonely over time.1 The Study and Its Findings...
