When you get wounded, blood clots stop you from losing excessive blood. Although it is rare, blood clots are one of the adverse effects of the AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine. The vaccine’s regulators, however, argue that its benefits outweigh the side effects. Blood clots are a necessary way for the body to deal with bleeding. …
A team led by microbiologists Professor David Schleheck from the University of Konstanz and Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna recently discovered the metabolic capabilities of gut bacteria. According to SciTechDaily, this is the first-time scientists assessed how microbes in the gut process sulfoquinovose, plant-based sulfur which contains sugar. Producing hydrogen sulfide The study, …
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Craftsmen and artists use gold leaf to create all kinds of clothing, art, and even food. However, scientists have now discovered that this precious metal can be used for something else. What is this other use? Well, they’ve found that it can help stop the spread of STDs. Boston-based researchers say gold leaf electrodes can …
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School-going kids know all too well how their parents can sometimes be so embarrassing. However, some lucky students are considered to have “cool” parents by their peers. While this may not have been the norm for most, almost 70% of all Americans consider their moms as being “cool.” This is according to a survey conducted …
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Does it mean that you can have unhealthy habits if you’re a vegetarian and not worry about them being a problem? A new study has revealed that not only are vegetarians healthier than their meat-eating counterparts, but their diet is still effective regardless of how often they smoke or how much they drink. University of …
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut sometimes? A recent study has found that about 90% of the population desperately needs to go on vacation, even if it means just crossing state borders. The truth is, the average American citizen hasn’t crossed over their home state border in almost 4 years. The new …
As more people across the globe get the vaccine shots, the prospect of things going back to as they once were is growing. However, what’s also growing is how many new cases are being recorded daily and how quickly the Covid 19 variants are spreading. Consequently, many folks are still very cautious about putting on …
The Covid 19 pandemic has negatively impacted people’s lives in so many different ways. Most of the world’s population is still facing trials and tribulations that might still be too overwhelming and stressful. While a lot of the focus around the coronavirus was directed to its physical threat, mental health and the rise at which …
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Just like breathing, drinking, or eating, your body can’t do without sleep. It’s a vital part of life. No animal doesn’t sleep. Although, some have fascinating variations. For example, dolphins sleep with one open. But that’s not all. Only half of their brains sleep at a time. They do this because they need to be …
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Coca-Cola Beverages in South Africa, in 2017, voluntarily announced to the public that the company would stop selling sugary beverages in primary schools. Coca-Cola also vowed to remove all advertising and branding from schools. The announcement was released as a letter that noted that the company wanted to take up an active role in the …
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