Alcohol is pretty well-ingrained in most of our societies. We drink it at sporting events, and celebrations like weddings and Christmas, and it’s an integral part of certain cultural and religious ceremonies. That being said, we also know that it’s not the healthiest of habits. Alcohol is a well-known risk factor for stroke, but a...
The Standard American Diet isn’t exactly famous for being a healthy one. Often this is in reference to the excessive amount of sugar, salt, and fat in everyday American food products. However, these are the only aspects of this diet that we should be concerned about. American food products are also infamous for containing certain...
Herpes, or HSV-1, is a common virus. Most people know of it as the virus that causes cold sores. What many of us don’t know is that there is a rare instance that this virus, for reasons unknown to doctors, can travel to the brain. If this happens, the risk of permanent damage and death...
You expect when you go to the hospital, you will receive timely care and have your problem diagnosed and treated. Sadly, many healthcare systems around the world are severely stressed and this doesn’t always happen. Tragically, a Canadian woman died after waiting seven hours in an emergency room Her family is now demanding answers. A...
When you think about a home made from shipping containers, your first thought is probably a tiny house. This home in the Waikato region of New Zealand, however, is anything but tiny: This is a shipping container mansion, and it’s for sale. (1) New Zealand’s Shipping Container Mansion This incredible new home in Ohaupo, Waipa,...
Windows and sustainability haven’t always gone hand-in-hand. Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have set out to change that. Their newly developed liquid window reduces both sun exposure and energy consumption in buildings. (1) The Liquid Window That Reduces Energy Consumption According to a 2009 report by the United Nations, 40% of...
Researchers have discovered an 8-mile-long rock canvas covered in paintings of now-extinct ice age beasts. They estimate that these paintings of animals are around 12,600 years old. (1) Ice Age Beasts Discovered Painted on 8-Mile Long Rock ‘Canvas’ Deep in the Amazon Rainforest lies an artistic masterpiece drawn with the red pigment ochre. The painting,...
No matter how long a company has been in business for, and no matter how “iconic” their logo, imagery, or marketing has been, there is always room for positive change. Popular cheese and butter company Land O’ Lakes is proving this with the recent announcement of a logo change leading up to their 100 year...
“If you feel you are in a black hole, don’t give up – there’s a way out…”From a world-renowned scientist who spent nearly his entire life physically disabled, confined to a wheelchair, and unable to speak, this beautiful piece of advice should be heeded by anyone who has lost the will to go on. Life...
After indulging in a festive holiday season filled with delicious treats and hearty meals, it’s not uncommon to experience some digestive discomfort. You know the drill: Bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea, and perhaps even some weight gain. After all, you just came through a season of heavy meals, extra sweets and desserts, and likely more...
A research group at the Department of Biomedicine of the University of Basel has discovered that the loss of the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene leads to a reduced response to Alpelisib, a drug that has been approved for use in Switzerland for the past few years as a treatment for advanced breast cancer. The researchers...
Parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism, known as the host. They can cause a range of health problems, from mild digestive issues to serious illnesses. Parasites can enter the body through contaminated food or water, insect bites, sexual contact, or even just walking barefoot on contaminated soil. Best Anti-Parasitic Foods To...
