Kendra Stacy

Smoking Could Increase Dangerous Belly Fat Rather Than Promote Weight Loss, Study Suggests

03.22.2024 01:58 AM

A new study has found a significant causal link between smoking and dangerous abdominal fat. Read to learn more.

Leprosy Cases Surge in Florida, Sparking Fears That the Disease Is Becoming Endemic

03.21.2024 21:20 PM

Florida has been seeing a tremendous rise in leprosy cases, though the exact drivers of the growth remain a mystery. Read to learn more.

Metal Detectorist Finds Incredibly Rare Artifact From Medieval Period; Only 15 Similar Objects Have Been Unearthed Across Europe

03.21.2024 01:01 AM

There have been only 15 similar artifacts discovered across Europe. Read to learn more. A metal detectorist has found an extraordinary and rare medieval artifact in Poland.

Elon Musk Defends His Prescribed Ketamine Use, Argues That Tesla Investors Can Benefit From It

03.21.2024 00:05 AM

Musk says that he cannot abuse the drug due to his heavy 16-hour daily workload and weekend work. Read to learn more.

Fish Kill Alert: Thousands of Fish Die Due to Gas Bubble Disease in Minnesota Lake Amid Ice Melts

03.20.2024 22:41 PM

Around 2,000 to 3,000 different fish were found dead in a lake in Minnesota. Read to learn more. Thousands of fish have been found dead in a lake in Minnesota.

Large-Scale Ancient Cemetery: 174 Tombs From 'Warring States' Period of China Discovered by Archaeologists

03.20.2024 22:18 PM

Archaeologists found a large-scale ancient cemetery with 176 tombs, 174 of which date back to China's Warring States period. Read to learn more.

Ebola Virus Replication: New Mechanism Discovered by Scientists in Significant Breakthrough Could Potentially Lead to More Effective Therapies

03.20.2024 21:36 PM

Scientists have uncovered a key mechanism in Ebola virus replication that could open doors for new and more effective therapies. Read to learn more.

Blood-Brain Barrier: Here's How This Tight Layer Protects Your Brain

03.20.2024 01:46 AM

The blood-brain barrier helps protects the brain against germs, pathogens, and other harmful things. Read to learn more.

Dog-Killing Parasite Worm Detected in California For the First Time

03.20.2024 00:50 AM

A parasitic worm that can infect and kill dogs has been detected in California for the first time. Read to learn more.

2,000-Year-Old Rock Carvings With Depictions of Human Footprints, Animal Representations, Celestial-Body-Like Figures Found in Brazil Cliffs

03.19.2024 23:09 PM

Archaeologists were able to uncover several rock carvings during expeditions held in 2022 to 2023 at Jalapão State Park. Read to learn more.

Human Brains From 12,000 Years Ago Included in New Archaeological Archive Could Shed Light on Soft Tissue Preservation

03.19.2024 22:39 PM

Researchers have come up with an archaeological archive that includes over 4,400 preserved human brains, with the oldest one dating as far back as 12,000 years ago. Read to learn more.

City Dwellers Have Slowly Been Losing Ability For Plant Matter Digestion Due to Decline of Cellulose-Eating Microbes, Study Finds

03.19.2024 21:50 PM

A new study has found that some newly discovered cellulose-digesting microbes are notably rare among humans from urban and industrialized societies. Read to learn more.

Homeostasis Explained: Here's How the Body Maintains Balance

03.19.2024 00:36 AM

Homeostasis balances the body's internal state despite exposure to fluctuating external conditions. Read to learn more.

Burial Mounds From 6,000 Years Ago Found Ahead of Intel Tech Plant Construction

03.18.2024 23:37 PM

Archaeologists found burial mounds before the construction of Intel's two semiconductor factories. Read to learn more.

Undercooked Morel Mushrooms Could Be the Reason Why 2 Have Died, 51 Have Fallen Sick in Fungus Outbreak in Montana, CDC Reveals

03.18.2024 23:15 PM

According to the CDC, morel mushrooms must be thoroughly cooked before they are eaten in order to reduce the presence of toxins in the mushroom. Read to learn more.

Strange Jelly-Like Egg Pods Found in Oklahoma Lake; What Are These Creatures?

03.18.2024 21:59 PM

Images of the bizarre jelly-like pods have surfaced online, leaving several individuals baffled. Read to learn more.

Genetically Modified Cow Can Make Human Insulin Proteins in Its Milk, Could Potentially Help With Global Supply

03.18.2024 21:42 PM

Scientists have genetically engineered a cow that could produce proteins necessary for human insulin in its milk. Read to learn more.

Pica Explained: When a Person Compulsively Swallows Things That Aren't Food

03.18.2024 00:22 AM

PIca is an eating disorder that involves the compulsive consumption of non-food items. Read to learn more.

Lone Asteroid Was Responsible For Two Billion Craters Over Martian Surface, Scientists Claim

03.18.2024 00:00 AM

Scientists think that a lone meteorite crash could have caused billions of craters on the surface of Mars. Read to learn more.

Medieval Pilgrim's Badge For Protecting Wearer Against Evil Found by Metal Detectorist

03.17.2024 22:46 PM

The pilgrim's badge was believed to protect its wearer against different kinds of "evil," including disease and theft. Read to learn more.

Beautiful Roman Lady Statue From 1,800 Years Ago Uncovered in English Country House

03.17.2024 22:21 PM

The marble head of the statue was found during a parking lot construction, while the statue's bust was recovered two weeks later. Read to learn more.

Up To 20,000 Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Missed in England Due to COVID Pandemic, Study Reveals

03.17.2024 22:05 PM

This figure shows how the COVID pandemic affected the detection of other killer conditions, including prostate cancer. Read to learn more.

16,000 Plastic Chemicals Identified, Found in Different Items; at Least 4,200 Could Pose Risks to Human Health

03.17.2024 02:30 AM

These plastic chemicals were found in common plastic objects, such as blood bags, water bottles, and children's mouthing toys. Read to learn more.

Body Image and Selfie Culture: Social Media Use Likely Linked to Appearance Dissatisfaction, Increased Plastic Surgery Procedures, Study Reveals

03.17.2024 01:50 AM

More individuals have been proactively considering or seeking changing their physical features to bring their filtered look to life. Read to learn more.

Around 5.8 Million Children Experience Long COVID, Study Reveals; Symptoms May Vary From Case to Case

03.17.2024 00:32 AM

One of the biggest challenges in monitoring long COVID in children is the varying symptoms that different kids exhibit. Read to learn more.

Brain Fog Explained: Here's What Mental Fuzziness Is and Why Some People Experience It

03.15.2024 01:30 AM

While brain fog is not a medical condition with a strict clinical definition, it is still a reality faced by several individuals. Read to learn more.

Critically Endangered Sawfish Wash Up Dead, Dying on Florida Shores, Baffling Scientists

03.15.2024 01:22 AM

Twenty dead sawfish have been found so far, while over 60 have been seen thrashing and struggling in shallow waters. Read to learn more.

Snake Steak? Python Meat Could Be a Sustainable, High-Quality Protein Source For the Planet, Study Claims

03.14.2024 23:41 PM

A new study suggests that python meat is a more sustainable protein source option. Read to learn more.

'Rio Grande Rise' Undersea Volcanic Plateau Off Brazil May Have Been a Tropical Island With Rich Minerals and Vegetation, Study Suggests

03.14.2024 22:50 PM

Researchers were able to recover samples from the seafloor that show signs that they could have only formed on dry land. Read to learn more.

FDA Grants Approval of First Drug For Treating MASH Liver Inflammation, Offering Patients a Medication Option For the First Time

03.14.2024 22:38 PM

The drug was a recipient of the FDA's Breakthrough Therapy designation, which accelerates its development and review. Read to learn more.