What You Need to Know About Measles
Hearing about a measles outbreak is becoming more common, and the state of Washington recently declared a state emergency as the disease spreads. For many, this disease does not strike as much fear into people’s hearts because they have never experienced it. In fact, the United States declared that they had eliminated it from the […]
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WHO Lists Top 10 Threats to Global Health in 2019
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently listed the top 10 threats to global health this year. These threats come from a variety of contributors, including overuse of antimicrobials, inactivity and obesity, burning fossil fuels, and a hesitancy to use vaccines. WHO and their partners have already made goals and plans to combat these threats to […]
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8 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Dying Coral Reefs
If you’ve ever seen a picture of a coral reef or an online video of these deep-sea rock formations, you’ll undoubtedly agree that they are breathtakingly beautiful. Coral reef facts are also intriguing pieces of information that can grant us some insight into the tranquil underwater world in which these vibrant and colorful ecosystems thrive. […]
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Are Pet-Safe Ice Melts Actually Safe for Your Pet?
There are several different “pet-safe” products on the market, but how do you know for sure that they are safe for your pets? One such group of products that we will be taking a look at are the different kinds of ice melts available. Many people experience snow and ice this time of year, and […]
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A Closer Look at How the Flu Affects Your Body
Laura Haynes, professor of immunology at the University of Connecticut, recently published her flu research in The Conversation. This research covers how our bodies react when infected by the influenza virus and what causes the typical symptoms. On average, 200,000 Americans require hospitalization due to this virus each year, and up to 50,000 will die. […]
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Micro-Fragmenting Is Exactly What We Need to Save Our Coral Reefs
It’s not a secret that our coral reefs are in danger. Sunblock has dangerous chemicals that are killing off our reefs. Slowly, but surely, our reefs are dwindling away. It seemed that there wasn’t a cure for this problem. How can we replenish something under water? How can we fix coral reefs? Indeed, it’s a […]
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Lack of Snow Stalls Reindeer Migration in Sweden
The northernmost town in Sweden, called Kiruna, houses the reindeer herders this time of year. The Sami people are an indigenous tribe that has herded these animals for generations and followed them during the reindeer migration. The Sami have been north too long though. Generally, the snows come in November and the reindeer start heading […]
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6 Ways Climate Change Will Affect Your Health
Whether you want to acknowledge it or not, climate change is a real concern. We will not be able to live our lives the same way. In fact, our quality of life will drop just because of the increase in temperatures. This is because several other events take place when temperatures go up. These are […]
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Your Brain When You Exercise: Why Do You Feel Happy?
It is common knowledge that exercising makes you feel happier and more clear headed. We have all experienced the effects exercise has at some point in our lives. We relate exercise to feeling good. Most treatments for mental illness and physical injury involve medicine coupled with exercise. Exercising is good for your body and good […]
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What Is a Red Tide and What Are Its Effects?
Many of the large news headlines are covering the effects of a long and deadly algae bloom in southwest Florida. Dead marine life is cluttering the beaches, leaving many beachgoers meandering around carcasses. The dead marine animals include fish, sea turtles, birds, sharks, and manatees. Scientists just call it a harmful algae bloom, but many […]
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