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Phones Can Predict Your Death, New Study Discovers

One’s mortality risk can be predicted using data collected from wrist-worn motion sensors, according to a recent study. This study is one of the greatest validations of fitness trackers to date, and it suggests that the motion tracking system in…

October 23, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

“Resurrection Plants” to Be Grown on the Moon in 2025!

Ahead of the 2025 Beresheet2 mission, a team of researchers led by Israel’s Ben-Gurion University has been trying to find plants that can survive in space! According to a research professor involved in the project, “the future of humanity will…

October 23, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

3 Foods You Should Avoid for a Healthy Heart

If you are trying to live a long, healthy life, you are probably concerned about keeping your heart healthy and looking for ways to do just that. As you can imagine, your diet plays a big role, some types of…

October 22, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Best Rotating Car Seat Battle: Top 4!

Parents, especially those with more than one little one, know how fast baby gear advancements are made. It takes no more than a couple of years for all kinds of new and innovative features to appear, which is why the…

October 22, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Are COVID Cases on the Rise Again this Cold Season? – Here’s How You Keep Yourself or Loved Ones Safe!

As you remember, the omicron variant emerged last year, taking everyone by surprise and overwhelming the medical system, leading to many more COVID-19 deaths than expected. And now, scientists are pointing out that this highly contagious variant is currently mutating…

October 22, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

New Study Finds that Black Americans Are Less Likely to Get Heart Transplants

According to a study shared in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure earlier this week, Black people with heart failure are half as likely to receive a ventricular assist device, a mechanical heart pump, or a heart transplant as White people.…

October 22, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

COVID or Just a Flu? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Surely from time to time, any person has to deal with flu-like symptoms: headaches, fatigue, body aches, runny nose, a fever, and so on. While those symptoms can signal the presence of either COVID or flu, it’s time to learn…

October 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Planets Might Form Easier in the Universe Than Astronomers Initially Thought

At first glance, astronomers seem to bite off more than they can chew if they try to discover the exact number of planets in the Universe. There are trillions of galaxies out there, each of them having hundreds of billions…

October 21, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

New Footage Shows Mosquito Larvae As It Is Launching Its Head Towards Prey in Record Time

Perhaps not everybody knows that mosquitoes perceive some people as more delicious than others. In other words, those little flying vampires will prefer chowing down on some people’s blood more than in the case of others. At the same time,…

October 21, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronomers Discover A Huge Black Hole in Our Cosmic Vicinity

Finding out about a huge black hole located in our own cosmic vicinity is surely not a pleasant idea for anyone. But unfortunately or not, that’s what astronomers led by the University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH) discovered after analyzing the…

October 21, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Is Oxygen Enough To Make A Planet Habitable?

Researchers are looking at the prospect of living other worlds in the universe as resource depletion and overpopulation worries rise, supported by advances in space technology. When assessing if a planet apart from Earth may support life as we know…

October 21, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

One of the Largest Cosmic Explosions Ever Seen Has Just Been Witnessed by Scientists

Gamma-ray bursts, the most intense type of cosmic outburst ever discovered, are thought to have been caused when a massive star collapsed into a black hole. When it comes to cosmic explosions, Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) are right up there…

October 21, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

How To Treat Flu Symptoms At Home

Cold and flu season is here and it’s time to get serious about prevention. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting your flu shot, but what if you come down with the flu? Home remedies can help…

October 21, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

A Complete Guide to Suture Practice Kits: Everything You Need to Start Practicing Different Suturing Techniques

Suturing is an important part of medical student training. Before working on patients, students must have a good grasp of fundamental suturing skills. Knowledge and practice give students the confidence and abilities necessary to manage a wound while avoiding iatrogenic…

October 21, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Supporting Good Mental Health in Children as a Childcare Practitioner

According to the World Health Organization in 2022, 10% of children and adolescents experience a mental health disorder, and the majority of them do not seek help or care. Some children and adolescents are more at risk than others, due…

October 21, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0