While it was long-believed that our chromosomes determined an embryo’s gender from the minute sperm impregnated the egg. However, new research may contest these previous findings. Researchers from Osaka University conducted a study that reveals how low iron during pregnancy could potentially influence fetal gender determination. The team discovered that low iron during a pregnancy...
A medical innovation that has significantly advanced medical treatments, magnetic resonance imaging has helped doctors see inside the body. MRI scans are a non-invasive and relatively safe procedure. However, new research mildly contests this safety. Studies reveal that MRI contrast agents could trigger the formation of toxic metal nanoparticles in human tissue. Scientists discovered that...
During rainy seasons, it’s not uncommon to place your laundry to dry inside. Methods such as leaving them close to heaters or on radiators help laundry dry faster but at a cost. Drying clothes indoors increases humidity indoors by 30%, creating the ideal environment for harmful mold growth. A single load of wet washing can...
NASA’s unwavering commitment to exploring the stars has led to incredible insight into the stars. In 1997, NASA landed their first rover on our planetary neighbour Mars. Sojourner became the first rover to roam on another planet and gave humanity our first glimpse of the Martian soil. Then on July 7, 2003 NASA launched their...
The current political discourse on the internet is usually divisive, filled with insults and vehement disagreements. However, recent American political discourse on social media channels has found an issue to collectively and amicably discuss. A redditor posted a question asking “Would limiting the age of the President to 65 be something you’d support? Why or...
“Ozempic sex” is a new side-effect that users have reported experiencing, resulting from taking GLP-1 medications. It describes the unexpected changes people experience in their libido while taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. Users report drastically different effects on their sexual desire. Some lose all interest in intimacy, while others experience renewed passion after years of...
Humanity has long been fascinated and fearful of the development of artificial intelligence. Science fiction for many years has imagined spectacular dystopian realities where AI takes over the world and enslave humanity. Another fear that is rapidly becoming a reality is AI taking jobs from humans. With the rise of language learning models (LLMs) such...
Coffee is an extremely popular beverage across the globe with many developing particular preferences. While coffee is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants which may offer neuroprotective effects, instant coffee drinkers may need to reconsider their preferences. A study published in Food Science & Nutrition reveals that drinking instant coffee significantly increases the risk of age-related...
Psilocybin is well-known as the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms. It is known for its effects on the brain, beyond just its hallucinogenic effects. In clinical trials, psilocybin has shown potential in treating mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction and post-traumatic stress. When conditions do not adequately respond to standard treatments, alternative treatments like...
A recent report released by the UK Health Security Agency has seen a concerning rise in typhoid cases in parts of the United Kingdom. Typhoid fever threatens global health as antibiotic-resistant strains spread rapidly worldwide. The disease is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, now kills over 150,000 people yearly across the globe. Provisional data captured...
Social media’s spheres have been abuzz with new research that reveals a decline in testosterone in men. The worry of men becoming more effeminate has been around in written media for decades. Some people target face creams, juice boxes or electronics as culprits of “feminizing” men. Even prominent figures like Health and Human Services Secretary...
Vaccines have been the hallmark of medical innovation, preventing our extinction from viral pandemics. Yet, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy is rising. Social media platforms spread vaccine misinformation, dividing public opinion on vaccines. While researchers have debunked false claims linking vaccines to autism, critics have revived another age-old debate. In a controversial move...
