The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people about outbreaks of a “superbug” fungus that’s resistant to drugs, and caution becomes the only option. Patients from hospitals and long-term facilities in Washington, D.C. and Texas are those ...
The pandemic doesn’t seem to end, and it probably won’t for a few more years. We had 2020 full of lockdowns, and then, as if the virus was not enough, new variants are on the go. One of the deadliest ...
It seems that we are not going to escape this pandemic anytime soon. Things get a bit more complicated than we’re used to. Officials now need to make a choice: should people with weakened immune systems receive an additional dose ...
Australia has had so far more than 32,588 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, and 915 people lost their lives due to complications. Since the outbreak in Wuhan in 2019, the island country has tried hard to keep the coronavirus away, and ...
New study highlights the dangers of red and processed meat and its link to an increased risk of heart disease. Red meat such as pork, beef, and lamb is an essential protein, minerals, and vitamins, but consuming too much can ...
A recent experiment analyzing Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine found out that it produced a not-so-severe antibody response against the Delta variant compared to Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. However, experts believe that it will probably still do fine against the ...
The vaccination campaign in the U.S seems to be slowing down a bit and the statistics show that so far, only about 4 million children are vaccinated with at least one dose, according to sources. The FDA has authorized the vaccination ...
Keeping ourselves a healthy and active mind isn’t really easy nowadays when stress, depression, and burnout are widespread. But the good news is that we can get back on track even without spending money on pills — many times, our ...
Around the world, a heart attack occurs every 20 seconds, and a fatality heart attack happens about every minute. It’s obvious that we should always become better at taking care of ourselves and never take the idea lightly. When one ...
On Friday, San Francisco Bay Area officials made a public recommendation that everybody, including vaccinated individuals, must wear masks indoors. Numerous restaurants are currently requiring them again for workers. Reports show that at least one employer cut off unvaccinated workers ...
New intriguing study highlights the importance of a somehow odd connection: sleep and physical activity. Researchers aimed to figure out as much as they could to address some long-standing hypotheses. The study focused on middle-aged women as they entered menopause. ...
Recent reports about two common sunscreen ingredients, octinoxate, and oxybenzone, have stirred quite the buzz. The ingredients are now banned because they threaten the oceans’ health. With climate change shaping Earth’s future and pollution triggering the worst-case scenario we could ...
One year ago, numerous vaccines against the novel coronavirus were still under development, and nobody knew if either of them would actually work. Thankfully, a bunch of them did! Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna never registered the worst-case scenario of their ...
The Delta variant is a more infectious and potentially more dangerous strain of coronavirus, currently accounts for over half of the new Covid-19 infections in the US, according to data from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...
With a total of over 62,000 infections and just 36 deaths caused by the COVID pandemic, according to data from worldometers.info, Singapore plans to stop reporting daily numbers of infections with the coronavirus. It seems like the officials from the ...
Climate change shapes our planet’s future, and sometimes it seems there’s nothing we can do about it. Temperatures in the Arctic Circle are now worrying after recent reports show a record of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. So, what should we do? ...
Sceptics regarding COVID vaccinations will always be there, and without being willing to give them full credit, we want to say that it’s good to be sceptical in general. Scepticism is part of our human nature and it’s a clear ...
There’s no doubt that everyone loves their pets, whether we’re talking about cats, dogs, hamsters, or even tarantulas. It’s wonderful to care for an animal, and some people now believe that one way of showing your affection is by vaccinating ...
Eating a plant-based diet has its ups and downs sometimes, mainly because getting enough protein can be challenging. Not all plant-based proteins contain the necessary nutrients your body needs, so you end up wondering what’s actually best for you. We’ve ...
We all know that plenty of animals can do stuff that we humans can’t and vice versa. But sometimes, the conclusions of scientists become overwhelming. Seals are also impressive creatures, and a new study that LiveScience.com speaks about reveals that ...
New research claims that a 5-minute breathing exercise could improve people’s health, especially older adults with cardiovascular problems and high blood pressure. It sounds like a gimmick, but researchers explain that the breathing technique is the real deal. Here is ...
Keeping an eye on our cholesterol levels is important for maintaining a healthy life. A reading from 200 to 239mg/dL is easily considered borderline high, while a reading that exceeds 240mg/dL and above means high. Taking statins for lowering those ...
You know what they say that everybody makes mistakes, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a blunder that vaccinated people with either Pfizer’s or Moderna’s jab make. While over 321 million doses of vaccine were administered ...
Hydration is essential during warmer months, and you shouldn’t ignore it. Each person’s hydration needs will be different based on their activity level, age, and health status. Fighting the long, hot days by drinking enough liquids is necessary to continue ...
Did you applied sunscreen but still been caught out? It’s the worst-case scenario that could happen to you this summer while out in the sun. In a perfect world, we’d all be super cautious with our high SPF usage, reapply ...