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Possibly Harmful “Forever Chemicals” Discovered In US Cosmetics

An immense amount of cosmetic products sold in Canada and the US have been discovered to include increased levels of fluorine, suggesting the presence of possibly harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals.” PFAs are a range of…

June 20, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Giant Fish Species Can Live for About 100 Years

As some scientists are looking for ways of prolonging life expectancy in humans, maybe some marine creatures could help them out with a hint or two. The giant coelacanth fish has always been a conundrum for scientists, and according to…

June 19, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Syphilis Cases are Up 300% in American City Compared to Pre-Pandemic Times

Syphilis is the sexually transmitted disease (STD) that, if it’s not treated with antibiotics, can lead to the patient’s death. Later stages of the disease can cause blindness, paralysis, tumors, and even damages to the nervous system. Learning how to…

June 19, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

You Can Have Digital Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Record if You Live in This American State

With over 34 million infections since the start of the ongoing pandemic, the USA remains the most affected country by COVID, and some experts see vaccination as the only solution. With the new Delta variant of the coronavirus spreading, Anthony…

June 19, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA’s Hubble Telescope Became Inactive

The Hubble Space Telescope operated by NASA and the European Space Agency is responsible for many scientific experiments and discoveries regarding our Universe. The telescope has been looking into the depths of the Cosmos for more than 30 years, and…

June 19, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Protect Your Kidneys By Eating or Avoiding These Foods – Experts’ Recommendations

Kidneys work hard to control our blood pressure, filter out waste, and convert vitamin D into its usable form. Recent findings, however, show us the real truth: an estimated 37 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease, a condition that…

June 19, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Covid-19 Shots And Myocarditis – What You Need To Know About The Possible Link

Approximately fifteen months after the Coronavirus pandemic hit the world hard, 175 million Americans got at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The majority manifested mild side effects, including body aches, injection site pain, and low-grade fever. Experts have…

June 19, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Do Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Lower Sperm Count? New Study Sheds Light

As the authorities and medical experts around the world are urging people to get vaccinated for COVID, there will always be individuals who are sceptical and hesitant. It’s ok to be on any side as long as you have strong…

June 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Coastal Marshes Might Drown Faster Than Previously Believed, New Study Finds

Coastal marshes might be in danger, more than previously believed, according to new findings. Fish, birds, and other animals find shelter in salt marshes, but a recent study shows how these vital ecosystems are drowning due to sea levels rising…

June 18, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Palaeontologists Discover the Largest Land Mammal That Ever Existed

Nature never ceases to amaze us all. Over 99% of all the species that have ever lived on Earth have died out, meaning that there’s so much more to learn about our planet’s history! The term “Paraceratherium linxiaense” may not…

June 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Post-COVID Symptoms: Doctor Warns About Long-Term Loss of Brain Tissue

Most people believe that COVID is a mild disease and easy to defeat. While that’s not far from the truth in most cases, scientific studies are revealing that some symptoms can linger even long after the patient’s initial recovery. CNBC.com…

June 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Huge Amount of Dark Matter is Missing From a Galaxy – Scientists Encounter Even New Conundrum

Judging by the information astrophysicists have, any galaxy should contain a significant amount of dark matter, the mysterious form of matter that’s responsible for some of the stars’ movements within galaxies. But as it always happens in astronomy, the Universe…

June 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Graphene Can Be Used To Identify COVID-19 Rapidly And Precisely

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago managed to use graphene – a strong yet very thin material – to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory trials. The researchers state that their discovery may be a breakthrough in the field of…

June 18, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Did You Catch a Cold, or Is It COVID-19? Doctors Want You to Keep This in Mind!

Suddenly manifesting symptoms like a sore throat, cough, and runny nose are enough to make people assume that you have COVID-19 nowadays. However, summer colds are very common, and infectious disease experts believe that we will be seeing more of…

June 18, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0