In our contemporary society, the act of slipping on shoes before stepping out has become as routine as donning underwear. Rarely do we ponder beyond the aesthetic appeal of our footwear choices, gravitating toward patterns, colors, and designs that match our preferences. But beneath this seemingly innocuous habit lies a lesser-known narrative about footwear—an industry...
Mae Keane of Waterbury, Connecticut started her first day on the job as a dial painter in 1924. It paid handsomely compared to the other scarce limited options for working women, and it involved working with a “brand new” element, discovered not two decades prior: radium. Just like the other women in the factory, Keane...
If you enjoy horror movies, you have learned to always trust the dog. If a dog won’t enter a house, it’s probably haunted. If a dog starts barking at a certain object, it’s warning the owner of its danger. And when a dog growls at a new character, it’s always the murderer, evil twin, or...
Back in those days during basic practical physics, we established that magnetism is NOT a static force. IF you were never bothered by the inconsistencies in your readings in the physics laboratory, our planet has a whole new package of concerns for you to think about. Geomagnetic jerks are sudden and rapid time-derived changes in...
The average life expectancy in the United States is currently just over 78 years old [1]. Thanks to many modern inventions, humans today are living much longer than they did one and two hundred years ago. Some experts believe, however, that in the future some people could live to be 1000 years old. Sound crazy?...
23-year-old Chastity Patterson from Arkansas was heartbroken when she lost her father in 2015 [1]. She missed him so terribly that she continued updating him about her life, sending text messages to his phone number and pouring out her heart whenever she needed someone to talk to. This went on for four years and Chastity...
Hypothyroidism, or under-active thyroid disease, is a condition in which there are lower than healthy thyroid hormone levels in the bloodstream. Since the thyroid is responsible for regulating metabolism, digestion, healthy bones and muscles, heart function, and brain function, the effects of an imbalance are very far-reaching. (1) Hypothyroidism is more common among women than...
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, chronic renal disease, or chronic kidney failure, is much more widespread than people realize; it often goes undetected and undiagnosed until the disease is well advanced. Chronic kidney disease is a slow progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, the patient...
You’ve probably heard someone who likes their steak cooked “rare” refer to the steak as bloody. This, of course, is referring to the red juice that comes out when you cut into a rare steak. Did you know, however, that this ‘steak blood’ isn’t blood at all? It’s a common misconception, and we’re here to...
Did you know that a simple change in the appearance of your neck could be a subtle sign of a serious medical condition like diabetes? According to Dr. Shah, a popular dermatologist known on TikTok as @dermdoctor, there is a specific condition that could be a warning that you have diabetes, and often the first...
There are few feelings better than emerging from a shower fresh and clean. To help get the most from their soap, most people will turn to the help of a loofah, sponge, or washcloth. However, a well-known Dermatologist has shared on TikTok how the use of these objects can actually do more harm than good. ...
While many people may not be familiar with the thymus gland it plays a critical role for the immune system. It’s important to note that thymus size and function are determined by factors such as genetics, and pre and post-natal nutrition. (1) Function of the thymus The thymus is an irregularly shaped gland, which is...
