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Ebola: New Case Found In Congo

One Ebola case was identified only five months after the last illness pandemic in the nation was proclaimed finished in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a report provided by Health Minister Jean Jacques Mbungani on Sunday, a three-year-old…

October 9, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Only Appear During Adulthood? Scientists Finally Have an Answer

Is the appearance of wisdom teeth a sign that we’ve got smarter than before? One age-old idea claims likewise, and what’s for sure is that it was a mystery for a lot of time why wisdom teeth only appear when…

October 9, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Nuking a “Global Killer” Asteroid Could Be the Key for Preventing Armageddon, New Research Suggests

There are probably fewer stars in the Universe than scientists who believe that humanity could go extinct after the “unexpected visit” of a huge asteroid. Jokes aside, but that’s how dinosaurs went extinct roughly 60 million years ago, and there…

October 9, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

When to Spot the Upcoming Orionid and Draconid Meteor Showers

If you’re in a romantic relationship with astronomy or even astrology, delighting your eyes with the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers this month practically becomes mandatory. The two major astronomic events will leave many people speechless and contemplate their role…

October 9, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Scientists Recently Found Out About a Mysterious Huge Extinction Event From 30 Million Years Ago

Despite what some people might be tempted to believe, our world is far from being a friendly place. We have to admit that, whether we like it or not. There were several extinction events during the history of our planet,…

October 9, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

When Does Consuming Too Much Alcohol Become a Problem?

Alcohol is a legal drug that has been used for centuries around the world as a social lubricant and stress reliever. It is used in a variety of social settings, from parties to the workplace. Some people drink responsibly and…

October 9, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

NASA Prepares to Crash Craft for Redirecting Asteroid

Astronomers, astrophysicists, scientists in general, and even ordinary people had always been wondering what humanity would do if a giant asteroid approached our planet. The scenario from the “Armageddon” movie was only sci-fi, so humanity will have to look for…

October 8, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Research Shows That Living An Active Life Can Lower The Risk Of Breast Cancer!

The widely spread benefits of leading an active life are well known but research suggests that exercise is key when it comes to lowering the risk of breast cancer as well! Working out and keeping a healthy weight range is…

October 8, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Top Effective Steps To Help You Get Over Languishing

The symptoms of languishing aren’t necessarily the same as those of burnout. People with burnout experience physical and emotional exhaustion. They feel like they can’t do what needs to be done. So, languishing is a bit different. Someone who is…

October 8, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Future Pandemics Might Be Prevented With The Help Of This Vaccination Strategy

The vaccine approach for mice that stimulates the creation of antibodies to prevent not just SARS-CoV-2, but also a broad spectrum of other coronaviruses, was developed by researchers in Japan. The effective human translation might result in the creation of…

October 8, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Delta Variant: Pregnant Women Who Are Not Vaccinated Are More Vulnerable

A recent study revealed that the Delta COVID-19 variation increased the likelihood of problems in unvaccinated pregnant women. In this study, scientists took a closer look at the trend of serious COVID-19 diseases among many pregnant women, as a higher-transmissible…

October 8, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

NASA’s Perseverance Team Confirms Martian Floods

For plenty of time, scientists believed that Mars was always a dry planet with no trace of water. But the more they studied astronomy, the more they realized that they have even more to learn. Mars is a true wonder…

October 8, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

New Study Shows That The Surging COVID-19 Delta Variant Is Far More Dangerous For Unvaccinated Pregnant Women Than Vaccinated!

According to a new study, unvaccinated pregnant women have a bigger risk of complications when contracting COVID-19 than those who are vaccinated, as the delta variant is rising to be the predominant strain of the virus. The study was first…

October 8, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Breast Cancer Risks Reduced By Exercise

Physical activity is generally recognized to enhance the emotional and physical wellbeing of a person and studies show that training can decrease the risk of breast cancer. Based on one study from Cleveland Clinic, the danger of breast cancer in…

October 8, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Doctor is Escorted From Work for Refusing COVID Vaccination – He is “Willing to Lose Everything”

The COVID vaccination campaign continues to upset some people in the US. A doctor from UCLA Health in California was escorted from work for refusing COVID vaccination, according to a new article from The Sacramento Bee. Christopher Rake is the…

October 8, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 2