MEDICINE & HEALTH

Uncooked Rice May Contain Harmful Microplastics, Sparking Health Fears to Millions of Consumers

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.10.2021 07:48 AM

Researchers at the University of Queensland found that uncooked rice may contain 3-4 milligrams of microplastics in every 100 grams. A scientist said that washing rice could reduce plastics by 20% to 40%.

Procrastination: Why People Wait Before Doing a Task and How to Break This Pattern

05.10.2021 06:20 AM

Psychologists explain the causes of procrastination and how to effectively overcome or break the pattern to finish tasks on time.

Malnourished Puppies Rescued; Australian Couple Fined After Feeding Pet Dogs With Meat-Free Diet

05.10.2021 05:30 AM

An Australian couple has recently been prohibited from owning a pet after they gave their malnourished puppies a meat-free diet.

COVID-19 Origin: Did Virus Escape from Lab or a Natural Emergence?

05.10.2021 05:10 AM

Now with more than three million deaths worldwide, the COVID-19 origin remains uncertain. For more than a year now, this pandemic has disrupted lives anywhere in the world.

Elon Musk Says He Has Asperger's Syndrome; Experts Explain This Kind of Autism Spectrum Disorder

05.10.2021 04:17 AM

Saturday Night Live guest host Elon Musk made a shocking revelation during his opening monologue when he revealed he has Asperger syndrome.

Valneva COVID-19 Vaccine: Can We Rely on This 'Variant Proof' Shot?

05.10.2021 04:08 AM

The Valneva COVID-19 vaccine is said to be reliant against the virus. This shot from the French company, Valneva, has yet to reach completion of his clinical trials.

Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder is Real, Psychologists and Clinicians Confirms

05.10.2021 00:12 AM

An international team of psychologists and clinicians confirmed a new debilitating condition called the Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder (CBSD). The framework of the diagnosis determines at what point excessive buying can be considered a disorder.

Human Survival Under Threat as More Than 37,400 Animals Species and Microorganisms at Risk of Extinction

05.09.2021 23:17 PM

The International Union for Conservation of Nature o IUCN recently said that more than 37,400 animal species are at risk of disappearing or becoming extinct. This also puts human survival under threat.

Next Flu Season Could Be Worse After a Year Without It, Scientists Warn

05.09.2021 22:08 PM

Scientists warn that a year of virtually no flu could mean that more people are susceptible in the next season. Vaccines will still be key in preventing infection.

COVID-19 Can Spread Beyond 6 Feet, CDC Says Virus is Airborne

05.09.2021 21:35 PM

COVID-19 can spread to people more than six feet apart and, in some circumstances, to those who have passed through a space where the infection is still lingering.

Chernobyl Apple Spirit Drinks Confiscated in Ukraine, Why Are They Not Safe for Consumption

05.08.2021 22:40 PM

The first batch of ATOMIK apple spirit, distilled from apples growing inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was seized in a recent Ukrainian Secret Services investigation.

Ivermectin COVID Studies Suggests Anti-Parasitic Drug Is the Cure to Coronavirus, Possibly Ending Pandemic

05.08.2021 21:42 PM

A new peer-reviewed study suggests that global medical use of the drug ivermectin can end the COVID-19 pandemic with regular use.

Sinopharm COVID Vaccine Gets WHO Emergency Approval: Why Does This Matter?

05.08.2021 06:30 AM

The World Health Organization validated the "safety, efficacy, and quality of the COVID-19 vaccine of the Chinese state-owned Sinopharm, giving them emergency approval.

Cats Love to Sit On Squares, Even on Imaginary Ones [Study]

05.08.2021 00:02 AM

A study suggests that cats too can be fooled by optical illusions. They love sitting on squares too much that they tend to sit even on 2D squares.

Modern Human Lifestyle a "Perfect Storm" for Pandemics Like COVID

05.07.2021 06:20 AM

Several factors characteristic of modern human lifestyle are reportedly responsible for the "perfect storm" that fosters the growth and transmission of diseases like COVID-19, a new study suggests.

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