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California Will Grant Free Healthcare to All Low-Income Immigrants

The first state to offer free healthcare for all illegal immigrants with a low income will be California. This measure implies a cost that amounts to approximately $2.7 billion annually, but it will allow for 764,000 more people to get…

July 1, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

Single-Use Plastics and Packaging Become Highly Restricted in California

Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has recently signed a law that highly restricts and limits single-use plastics and packaging. The new law is meant to represent a step forward in the war against plastic waste. According to CNN, “the…

July 1, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

Tea and Coffee May Help Reduce the Risk of Stroke and Dementia

Fans of coffee and tea will be thrilled to find out that a 14-year-long study revealed that consuming both drinks can help protect against stroke and dementia. The study was performed by a research team from Tianjin Medical University in…

July 1, 2022 · by Irina Aurelia Tit · 0

Consider Adding These Japanese Foods To Your Diet To Boost Your Health

The Japanese diet has been the subject of many studies and articles, and for good reason. This country has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, as well as a low rate of obesity and heart disease. The…

July 1, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Looking For A Way To Get In Shape? Try Nordic Walking!

Nordic walking is a form of aerobic exercise, which means it helps you stay fit and healthy. It’s also a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness, which can lead to better health and lower risk of heart disease and…

July 1, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Certain Viruses Make Humans Smell Extra Appetizing To Hungry Mosquitoes

New research indicates that the Zika and dengue viruses control their hosts’ bodily odours to their advantage. Both viruses modify the odor of mice in order to attract mosquitoes eager for blood. Microbiologist Gong Cheng of Tsinghua University in Beijing…

July 1, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Eating Tomatoes Can Boost Your Health: Here’s How

Tomatoes are an incredibly healthful food. They’re rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. And they’re one of few fruits that contain lycopene, a carotenoid that can help prevent cancer. The tomato is a fruit that belongs to the…

July 1, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

How Long Does Botox Last?

Many people wish for their Botox treatments to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, they don’t. In time, the neurotoxin’s action will begin to wear off, and the nerve fibers will be capable of sending signals to the muscles to start working…

July 1, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Dr. Ryan Shelton Zenith Labs Research Director Discusses 6 Natural Supplements That Can Help With Insulin Resistance

Do you have insulin resistance? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30% of adults in the United States have it. There are many causes of insulin resistance, including genetics, obesity, and lack…

July 1, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Fireball the Size of a Car Arrives in the Night Sky Over the State of Indiana

Many residents of the US state of Indiana were lucky enough to spot a bright fireball hurtling above their heads at night. It happened last Wednesday, assuring brand new footage that has the potential to go down in history. IndyStar…

June 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Needs YOU to Provide Help in Exploring Mars

Let’s be honest: many of us dreamed of collaborating one day with those smart guys from NASA, and now the space agency gives us that chance. The Zooniverse citizen science web portal now has a new crowdsourcing project that allows…

June 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Searching for Alien Life Could Become a Job for Swarm of Small Robots Built By NASA

Let’s face it: humans are not too good when it comes to searching for alien life forms. Until now, they found nothing. That’s why maybe we should leave the job to robots. But not just any robots would do, as…

June 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Flu Season? Here’s How To Keep Your Children Safe

The flu is a serious illness that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Since seasonal flu viruses are constantly changing, it’s difficult for the human immune system to recognize them as foreign and mount an effective response. There…

June 30, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Monkeypox Vaccines Will Be Available in the US to Any Person Who Might Have Been Exposed to the Virus

The health authorities in the US are proving to be more and more alert to the danger that monkeypox poses. The viral disease has been shown lately to cause different and more severe symptoms than it was initially known, which…

June 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

China Astronomers Boast About Their Tianwen-1 Spacecraft Photographing the Entire Surface of Mars

It’s already been over a year since the China National Space Administration (CNSA) landed the Tianwen-1 spacecraft on Mars. There are several purposes for the project, and each of them is hugely important. To make a long story short, the…

June 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0