Imagine you’re at the gas station filling up your car. The numbers on the pump are whizzing by, but it seems to take much longer than usual to top up the tank. That’s when you notice the leak. You’ve been wasting fuel and money and don’t have a full tank of gas to show for...
This article was originally published on December 8, 2019, and has since been updated. The heart is the primary life-giving organ in our bodies. When it stops beating, we die. But is it possible to bring it back to life? The world of medical science says yes. In an exciting new trial, Doctors at Duke...
Imagine a world where you could track and know exactly which foods cause you, uh… gastric distress. With that information, you would know what you shouldn’t eat before any big events, say foods that make you burp before you have to give a speech, or whatnot to not order on a first date. Thanks to...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. The liver plays a crucial role in the body, serving as a multifunctional organ with several important tasks. It acts as a filter for the blood, removing harmful substances such as alcohol and...
Gin, a flavored spirit sourced mainly from juniper berries, holds a unique place in the world of alcohol. While it’s important to note that alcohol, in general, should be consumed in moderation and is not a healthy food, gin offers some interesting potential benefits when compared to other spirits. Here are seven ways gin might...
Smelly urine is usually not a problem, especially if there are no other symptoms. The odor can come and go and vary in intensity depending on what you’re eating or drinking. However, it may be a sign of more serious conditions. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent smelly pee at home. But if there are...
Understanding the nutritional value between raw and cooked foods can help you make better dietary habits and improve your overall health. While some foods retain more nutrients when raw, others become more beneficial once cooked. Here we highlight eight foods you should consider eating raw and five that are better when cooked, based on their...
A plant that remains controversial in many parts of the world could be the secret to saving the bee population. The plant in question is the marijuana plant. It turns out, bees and cannabis go together like, well, bees and honey. (1) Bees and Cannabis: How The Marijuana Plant May Help The Bee Population Bees...
The future of humanity is a topic of endless speculation and discussion. From apocalyptic movies to scientific predictions, we are constantly reminded of our planet’s fragile nature. Recently, a supercomputer model has projected a future scenario where all mammals, including humans, could face extinction roughly 250 million years from now. We explore the implications of...
Oklahoma City is set to become home to the tallest skyscraper in the United States, with plans for the Legends Tower to reach an unprecedented height of 1,907 feet. The city council recently approved a zoning change that removes height restrictions, allowing the project to move forward without limitations. This ambitious development by Matteson Capital...
Poop happens. It’s part of life for everyone, but it isn’t something that needs to happen every day. This common misconception can cause unnecessary concern amongst differing parties. According to gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May from UCLA, there’s bowel movements can fluctuate a bit, and that is totally normal.¹ Frequency varies greatly among individuals, and understanding...
As a former lover of cheese who associated with other lovers of cheese (my band and I once wrote a song called “Cheese Girl”), it might come as a shock that I’ve renounced conventional cheese altogether. Cheese has typically been considered bad because of its high saturated fat content. However, new research is suggesting that...
