Summer is around the corner and temperatures are rising. As such, the electric bills are bound to fluctuate, increasing as more people run the air conditioner. Luckily there are some methods to help things run more smoothly, ensuring cost and energy efficiency. Like most things, using the air conditioner has an upside and a downside....
A groundbreaking discovery has just taken place, as scientists at NASA have shared the existence of a habitable planet that could potentially sustain life. And the news gets better, the planet is only a brief 100 light-years away. Named TOI 700 e, this planet shared a similar size to Earth and orbits a red dwarf...
A breakthrough in cancer treatment has come from the heart of Australia as Professor Richard Scolyer of the University of Sydney celebrates a victory over a terminal brain tumor. Last June, Scolyer was given a diagnosis of stage 4 glioblastoma, a condition considered incurable. But recent updates of his case have revealed an inspiring turn...
When it comes to choosing between farmed and wild salmon, the decision can be challenging due to various factors that influence the nutritional value, environmental impact, and overall quality of the fish. Both farmed and wild salmon offer health benefits such as being excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which play a crucial role in...
Parents are hyper-vigilant about their children’s health and well-being. Small things, however, can go unnoticed if you aren’t aware of them. This is what happened to this mom and her two-year-old toddler named George who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after his mother spotted an unusual detail in a holiday photo. This...
Air pollution is a well-known danger to our health, with studies linking it to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even premature death. However, what many people are unaware of is the connection between air pollution, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. In addition to the outdoor pollutants that we often associate with air pollution, indoor dust also...
Germany is planning to execute a law for pet owners: All dogs must be walked twice a day. Julia Klöckner, the agriculture minister, introduced the new law after she discovered that many of the 9.4 million dogs in Germany are not getting proper exercise. Details of the Law Requiring Owners to Walk Their Dogs With the...
Ruby Kate Chitsey was feeling bored at a nursing home near Harrison, Arkansans. The eleven-year-old spends much of her summers there since her mother, Amanda Milford Chitsey, is a nurse practitioner, and besides, Ruby Kate likes chatting with the elderly in need of a kind, listening ear. One that particularly dull day, she approached a...
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in September 2019 and has since been updated.Heartburn medications, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may increase the risk of early death, according to research [1]. Over-the-counter (OTC), as well as prescription medications for heartburn, may increase the risk of heart disease, stomach cancer, and kidney dysfunction, among other...
Saying the wrong things to a person in deep pain and suffering is usually an unintentional act. Everyone thinks they are being helpful and supportive, but a lot of times, we only end up making the person feel worse. They won’t always call us out on our unintended mistakes, and we just go right ahead...
The thought of a planet-killer-sized asteroid hitting Earth has captured the minds of both scientists and movie makers alike. While Hollywood has often portrayed this event in an overly dramatic fashion, the reality is that space agencies like NASA take the threat very seriously. The Planetary Defense Coordination Office, led by Lindley Johnson, is tasked...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning for this summer in The United States. 20% of all states are expected to have record-breaking heatwaves this year, so the NOAA has tried to highlight the increased risk of droughts and wildfires due to the increased heat.1 This dramatic rise in temperatures is...
