Early in 2023, astronomers discovered a comet known as C/2023 A3 or Tsuchinshan–Atlas believed to orbit our sun every 80,000 years. The opportunity to see it from Earth is rare because the comet is on an extremely elongated path. Incredibly, this means that the Neanderthals were still around the last time the comet could be...
Nurses and caregivers are typically the people who witness terminally ill patients in their final days the most. Therefore, they have observed the tell-tale signs that a patient will soon pass many times. In an effort to spread awareness of these signs, nurses have begun sharing their advice on social media sites. Surprisingly, one of...
Did you know that someone on this planet develops dementia every 3 seconds? In fact, in 2020, it was estimated that more than 55 million people were living with dementia across the globe. [1] It’s therefore no surprise that researchers are constantly attempting to identify new dementia risk factors that increase a person’s chances of...
It’s been a long day of work and you are utterly exhausted by the time you open the front door to your home. You make yourself some dinner and put on an episode of your favorite series. Plate in hand, you hop on the couch and eat your meal. Finishing your meal, you get a...
Russia is no stranger to the use of propaganda to realize its goals. They disseminate certain ideas and beliefs through the media to influence public opinion, hoping to justify their often atrocious actions. Propaganda was used to gain support for the current war with Ukraine and is consistently used to reinforce its stance. Not only...
Newly released data compiled by Consumer Reports has revealed that a worrying amount of pesticide residue has been found on fruits and vegetables sold in grocery stores across the United States. Organophosphates and carbamate insecticides were among the pesticides found on the produce. These harmful chemicals have been proven to have adverse neurodevelopmental effects, as...
Obesity is a serious health issue globally, with annual rates continuing to rise in both children and adults. In fact, from 1990 to 2022, the percentage of people between the ages of 5 and 19 living with obesity increased from 2% to 8% worldwide. [1] Therefore, it is no surprise that scientists are constantly looking...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects your arteries. Hypertension occurs when the blood pushes too forcefully against the walls of your arteries, making the heart work harder to pump blood. If left untreated, hypertension can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other critical health issues. Having a healthy...
If you’re constantly exhausted, you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a severe illness that affects several bodily systems. This extreme exhaustion often lasts from a few months to years, leading to an inability to perform daily tasks. Estimates suggest there may be as many as 2.5 million people in the U.S. with...
In our modern world, it is easy to assume that there is not much left to learn about science and our planet. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, scientists are still making major scientific breakthroughs every year. For example, a new electric field that covers the entire planet has recently been...
The term ‘frontotemporal dementia’ refers to a group of brain disorders that result from brain cell loss in the frontal and temporal lobes. As a result, these lobes start to shrink in size. This can cause major challenges as these areas of the brain are linked to language, behavior, and personality. [1] Frontotemporal dementia has...
A new study has revealed that teens and young adults who are prescribed high doses of pharmaceutical amphetamines have a five times greater chance of developing psychosis. Those at the greatest risk are on doses of ≥ 30 mg of dextroamphetamine, which is the equivalent of 40 mg of Adderall. However, they did not find...
