There is much talk of man going to inhabit other planets, such as Mars. Yet, there is still so much of our own planet we have yet to explore and understand. For example, our oceans take up 70% of the Earth’s surface, yet we have only explored 26.1% of its depths! The Earth’s core is...
The Dutch are renowned for being rather straightforward and direct in all aspects of life, and sex education is no exception. Folk from the Netherlands are also known to be liberal and open-minded, and sex is not such a taboo subject as it is in the States. In fact, Americans can learn a lot about...
Norovirus infections have surged recently, prompting experts to warn the public that the disease can spread via soft furnishings and clothing. In fact, this bug can remain living in clothing for up to a month. Let’s learn more about the norovirus and how it is spread below. The Dangers of the Norovirus The onset of...
At 31 years of age, Amanda Hedges believed that she still had her whole life ahead of her. As with many people her age, Amanda had a long list of various things she still wanted to do in the future. However, all of that changed when Amanda was diagnosed with terminal cancer in October 2024....
Always make sure you read your medication dosage properly! Unfortunately, this advice was not heeded by one man who recently suffered serious consequences after consuming 1,176 ibuprofen tablets in a single month! Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory medication typically used to relieve fever, pain, and inflammation. However, when taken in excessive dosages, it can lead to...
Astrophysicists have recently discovered something that has left them completely baffled. Something is causing massive bullet-like holes in the Milky Way’s GD-1 stellar stream. This utterly strange phenomenon has been observed in a long string of stars. The astrophysicists have suggested that an extremely large object could have possibly collided violently with the Milky Way’s...
Many people around the world use weight loss medications such as semaglutide to shrink their thighs and bellies. However, new research from the University of Alberta has revealed that these medications may be shrinking your heart muscles at the same time! Published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science, the study found that semaglutide decreased heart...
If there is one thing that COVID made us aware of, it is the devastating impact that diseases and viruses can have on our daily lives. Every day, we face the resurgence of infections that were once under control as well as the rise of previously unknown threats. As we have learned, these diseases don’t...
No, this is not the plot from a new Jurassic Park movie, this is real life! A specimen believed to be somewhere from 66 to 72 million years old was recently discovered. It is thought to be the most complete dinosaur embryo ever found! Read more below to find out more about this fascinating discovery. ...
Imagine you could grow a new limb or a new organ. We would be able to live forever if that were the case. However, while we cannot grow new limbs, our bodies still react in pretty miraculous ways when they have experienced injuries. For example, skeletal muscle has the amazing ability to regenerate itself after...
It’s something we all intuitively knew already – moving around to music that you enjoy makes you feel good. However, an Australian research study has now proven that dancing is indeed among the best forms of depression treatment. The aim of the study was to find out which exercises would work best for treating depressive...
In this day and age, feeling constantly tired seems to just be something we all have to deal with. Trying to juggle the many responsibilities we all face can often prove a daunting task. However, feeling constantly tired could actually be a sign of a hidden and dangerous condition. In this article, we will find...
