Approximately one in every nine Americans, equating to more than 11% of the population, is living with diabetes. In fact, one in nine people around the world are living with diabetes in general. This means that hundreds of millions of people have been diagnosed and are attempting to control their diabetes. This does not include...
A sunny afternoon in New York City took a devastating turn when a helicopter crash plunged into the Hudson River. Six people died, and the city is now reeling. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as the chopper spun out of control before slamming into the water. The pilot, Sean Johnson, was a decorated Navy SEAL...
High cholesterol is one of the most dangerous health problems you can have. It can lead to heart attack, stroke, and early death. Despite how dangerous it is, tens of millions of Americans have high cholesterol, and many of them don’t even know it. Interestingly enough, there are signs of high cholesterol that you can...
We get our daily supply of vitamin D from sunlight, the food we eat, and any supplements we may take. The functions of vitamin D include aiding in calcium absorption for maintaining strong bones, supporting the immune system, and maintaining healthy muscle function. A recent study set out to discover if there were perhaps additional...
What if saving a life started with a leaf of spinach? It may sound far-fetched, but science has taken an unexpected turn—straight into the produce aisle. In a stunning breakthrough first reported in 2017, researchers used spinach leaves to grow human heart tissue. This discovery could offer a new, affordable, and sustainable approach to tissue...
The Dire Wolf has long fascinated scientists and storytellers alike. With its massive frame and powerful jaws, it once ruled prehistoric North America, hunting large mammals alongside—and likely competing with—early humans. Though it disappeared roughly 10,000 years ago, the Dire Wolf never really left our imagination. From fossil exhibits to fantasy series like Game of...
Mitochondrial transplants are becoming a promising new way to treat diseases and potentially extend life. Instead of transplanting whole organs, this approach focuses on transplanting organelles, which are like the organs of a cell. Specifically, it involves replacing old, worn-out mitochondria with healthy ones to boost a cell’s energy and function. Researchers believe this could...
Earth Day began in 1970 as a call to action for environmental protection. However, many early predictions made during that time were alarmist and did not materialize. For instance, some scientists predicted that civilization would collapse within 15 to 30 years due to environmental degradation. Others forecasted mass famines and the extinction of numerous species....
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a technology that detects three dimensional shapes and movements of human bodies in a room, using only WiFi routers. By analysing radio waves reflected off bodies, their system reconstructs human bodies without cameras or LiDAR. This technology leverages artificial intelligence and existing WiFi infrastructure to provide an alternative to...
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School discovered a significant warning sign that may help predict the likelihood of having an ischemic stroke or developing dementia. This research may enable doctors to treat patients earlier and improve their outcomes. The researchers sought to try and identify which sign of left atrial myopathy is the...
The heart rate of hummingbirds can be incredibly rapid, ranging from around 200 to 1200 beats per minute. A human heart rate, in comparison, ranges from around 60 to 100 beats every minute. The slowest heartbeat award of any warm-blooded animal must surely go the the blue whale. Believe it or not, their heart rates...
When you think of a healthy diet, what do you think of? Most likely the first thing that comes to mind are fruits and vegetables, and rightfully so. Another healthy diet staple that you may think about is fish. When talking about healthy fish, most people immediately say well, salmon. While yes, salmon is very...
