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Magnitude 6 Earthquake Rumbles California – Watch Video of Rock Slide

Magnitude 5.5 to 6 earthquakes are known to cause some damage to buildings and other structures, meaning that the best idea is to rapidly get beneath a solid structure if such a jolt starts. According to NBCNews.com, a magnitude six…

July 9, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

New Type of Cosmic Explosion Defies All Expectations – It’s Ten Times More Energetic Than a Supernova

Supernovae represent the astrophysically logical outcome of a star burning up all of its fuel. There are situations when a supernova can be as bright and imposing as an entire galaxy. While we know that galaxies, in general, have about…

July 9, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

COVID-19: New Study Confirms Low Risk for Severe Illness in Children

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors knew that children are the most resistant in the face of the disease. But as always, all kinds of speculations started to emerge among non-experts, and a new study aims to clear…

July 9, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

3 Ways Physical Therapy Helps

Almost everyone has heard of physical therapy, but a lot of people still don’t know what it entails, how it works, or the ways it can benefit people dealing with various kinds of physical issues. Wondering just what physical therapy…

July 9, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

World’s Most Used Corona Vaccine: Sinovac’s Efficiency Against Delta Variant Is Out

The subject of coronavirus vaccines has been lingering in the headlines a lot due to their efficiency, but also various issues about their potential side effects. Now, it’s been revealed that Sinovac Biotech’s coronavirus vaccine has become the most used…

July 9, 2021 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

CDC and FDA: A Booster Vaccine is Not Necessary

BioNTech pharmaceutical company has been in the stoplight after developing the Pfizer vaccine using mRNA technology. This type of vaccine helps the immune system produce antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus without using parts of the virus. This new type of…

July 9, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Risk Of Covid-19 Death Or Serious Illness In Children Is Revealed

Some new studies and reports just revealed the risk of covid-19 death or serious illness in children. The Wall Street Journal reported that children are at extremely slim risk of dying from Covid-19 according to some of the most comprehensive…

July 9, 2021 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

What It’s Like to Be Too Dehydrated, Find Out Now

Did you know that approximately 60 % of an adult’s body is made of water? Water keeps us healthy, it supports our tissues, joints, and helps us get rid of wastes. But when it comes to water consumption, some people…

July 9, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Healthtech Platform PatientPartner Helps Patients Navigate the Stigma of Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery is a major life decision that can drastically improve long-term health. Not only does it treat obesity, but also many of the other conditions associated with it, including diabetes and heart disease. Between 2017-2018, obesity in the…

July 8, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0