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Behold the Exoplanet Located “Next Door” Where a Year Lasts for Just 8 Hours

We must admit that during a whole year spent on Earth, we have plenty of time to achieve some of our goals or to fail them completely. One full year, or 365 days, represent the time needed for our planet…

December 3, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Dementia Risk Could Go Up Significantly If You Take Heartburn Medication

Unfortunately, there are many types of dementia that aren’t reversible. Whether we’re talking about frontotemporal, Lewy body, vascular, or Alzheimer’s, they’re all on the list. Therefore, doing your best to protect your brain’s health is a ‘must’. Consuming certain products…

December 3, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Many Americans Billed Thousands of Dollars for “Free” COVID-19 Tests – Is the US Healthcare System to Blame?

As you know, the COVID-19 tests are supposed to be free of cost for all American citizens but despite this expectation, many are now claiming to have received some hefty bills for this medical service. That’s right! According to the…

December 3, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

This Antibody Drug Is Likely Effective Against Omicron

The Omicron covid variant has been making headlines a lot lately. Check out the latest reports that have been revealed by The Wall Street Journal. It’s been revealed that early laboratory studies suggest that a Covid-19 antibody treatment developed by…

December 3, 2021 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Ted Cruz Has This To Say About Politicians Forcing People To Get Vaccinated

Senator Ted Cruz just slammed the4 Biden administration for its vaccine mandates. Daily Wire notes that the mandates pose a threat to people’s jobs which in some cases pose a risk to U.S. national security. Cruz’s remarks come after the…

December 3, 2021 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Understanding More About the Pharmacy Technician Profession

If you’re interested in a healthcare job that doesn’t require years of education, becoming a pharmacy technician may be the answer. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists to fulfill prescriptions, and they play a vital role in the…

December 3, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Myths About Diabetes Vs. The Truth – Here’s All You Need To Know To Prevent Or Manage It!

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, are at risk, or are simply interested in how to prevent it, the reality is that there is a lot of confusion and unreliable information about this disease. A lot of things have been…

December 3, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

When Predictions Become Reality: Astronomers Detect New Type of Binary Star

Astrophysicists and astronomers still have more to learn about the formation and evolution of stars, whether they like to admit it or not. The new discovery of researchers from the Center of Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is represented by…

December 3, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Reading the Minds of Jellyfish Becomes Possible for Scientists

Reading the minds of a person is both exciting and frightening at the same time. A new discovery could mean an important step forward in that direction. Scientists used genetic tinkering to read the minds of jellyfish – observing how…

December 2, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Meet the Xenobots, the Living Robots Capable of Reproduction

Xenobots seem to be the new real deal in town, meaning living robots created using stem cells from a frog. The tiny xenobots have fantastic capabilities that would make envious those who write scripts for sci-fi movies, despite the size…

December 2, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Austria Extends Its Full COVID Lockdown

Austria is one of the European countries reporting high numbers of COVID infections every day. The old continent has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, and the nations are imposing restrictions and vaccinations as measures that the leaders hope…

December 2, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Did The Omicron Variant Evolve In An Animal Species?

Whenever Covid-19 variations appear, conventional thinking holds that the changes they include originated in an immunocompromised individual who got the virus but could not get rid of it. However, some researchers believe that the current variation of worry, Omicron, may…

December 2, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Cayenne Pepper: One of the Healthiest Spices in Existence

Cayenne pepper is a spice commonly used in cooking. It can also be used to make a topical pain reliever that you can use for aches and pains. Cayenne pepper is the dried, ripe fruit of a perennial plant that’s…

December 2, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Angela Merkel Announces Major Restrictions in Germany for Those Unvaccinated for COVID

Those refusing to get vaccinated for the SARS-CoV-2 virus continue to be under serious pressure. Authorities are trying to convince them to accept vaccination. Germany is one of the countries where it happens likewise, and Angela Merkel announced major restrictions…

December 2, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Be Healthy with These Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a tuberous root vegetable that has many health benefits. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, manganese and dietary fiber. In addition to its nutritional value, sweet potato is a…

December 2, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0