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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How Is Organic Decaf Coffee Made?
For many people, their morning includes coffee and perhaps more coffee throughout the day. Depending on the time of day or health reasons, some people want their coffee decaffeinated. Have you ever wondered how organic decaf coffee is made? We are here with the answer for you. There are several ways to decaffeinate coffee, and […]
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Scientists Found a New Dolphin-Whale Hybrid Off the Coast of Hawaii
Finding hybrids of species is not a new thing in the animal kingdom, but this one is special because it is the first of its kind. This dolphin-whale hybrid is the child of a female melon-headed whale and a male rough-toothed dolphin. Funded by the US Navy, scientists first spotted this new hybrid in August […]
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Could Type 2 Diabetes Be Linked to Poor Air Pollution?
Today, we know of many contributing factors that can relate to type 2 diabetes, such as genetics and poor lifestyle choices. However, a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has found significant research that air pollution emitted by cars and trucks may also be a cause. Air Pollution and Diabetes Research This research has […]
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