Kendra Stacy

Schizophrenia Explained: Here's How the Psychotic Disorder Affects the Brain

03.14.2024 03:04 AM

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric condition that involves symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thoughts. Read to learn more.

Nasal Rinsing, Neti Pots Now Linked to Second Deadly Amoeba, Dire Consequences [STUDY]

03.14.2024 02:55 AM

According to a new CDC report, neti pots for nasal rinking are now linked to another kind of deadly amoeba. Read to learn more.

Top Half of Ramesses II Pharaoh Statue Found by Archaeologists, Unraveling a Long-Standing Mystery

03.13.2024 23:20 PM

Researchers were able to find the upper part of a statue of pharaoh Ramesses II. Read to learn more.

Dolphin Drowns, Dies After Getting Tangled in Beach Shark Net, Sparking Calls To Phase Out Nets [Watch]

03.13.2024 22:08 PM

The dead and tangled dolphin was spotted in Thirroul Beach in New South Wales, where several shark nets are installed during summer. Read to learn more.

Novel AI Now Able To Predict Alzheimer's Disease 7 Years Before Onset of Symptoms

03.13.2024 21:18 PM

A new AI model was able to accurately predict the development of Alzheimer's in 72% of assessed cases, going as far back as seven years prior to symptom onset. Read to learn more.

Is Snoring Normal? Is It Bad For Health?

03.13.2024 00:42 AM

Snoring is common, but does it pose any health risk? Read to learn more. Snoring is common and can lead to sleep disruptions. While occasional and mild snoring is not usually worrisome, chronic snoring is linked to certain health risks.

Global Life Expectancy Went Down by 1.6 Years at the Height of COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Reveals

03.12.2024 23:26 PM

Though the global life expectancy trend was rising from 1950 up until 2019, it saw a reversal between 2019 and 2021. Read to learn more.

Living Magic Carpet? New Technicolor Deep-Sea Worm Species Identified 50 Kilometers Off Costa Rica Pacific Coast

03.12.2024 23:12 PM

The new deep-sea worm species was discovered in deep methane seeps off Costa Rica. Read to learn more.

Up to 300 Individuals Could Have Been Exposed to Measles in California Hospital Due To Child's Case; Authorities Are Trying To Contact Involved People

03.12.2024 21:46 PM

Around 300 people may have been exposed to measles at the time a child with measles went to the UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department on March 5. Read to learn more.

9 People Die, 78 Hospitalized After Eating Meat of Sea Turtle in Pemba; What Is 'Chelonitoxism' Food Poisoning?

03.12.2024 21:16 PM

Lab tests revealed that all victims consumed sea turtle meat before they died. Read to learn more. While sea turtle meat is served as a delicacy in Pemba island at the Zanzibar archipelago, it can also lead to fatal poisoning.

Lactose Intolerance Explained: Why Can't Some People Drink Milk?

03.12.2024 01:43 AM

Soem people experience uncomfortable symptoms after eating dairy products or drinking milk due to lactose intolerance. Read to find out why.

Which US States Are Most and Least Stressed? Map Reveals People's Levels of Distress

03.12.2024 01:07 AM

Researchers from a wellness company have conducted a study to see which US states are most and least states. Read to find out which ones made it to the top.

Highway Dig Uncovers Possible Prehistoric Settlement, Roman-Era Artifacts, Potential Early Medieval Structure

03.12.2024 00:03 AM

A highway dig on A66 road ahead of road enhancements allowed archaeologists to uncover different findings. Read to learn more.

Gold Ring With Depiction of Christ Found Among 30,000 Artifacts

03.11.2024 22:47 PM

Archaeologists were able to identify two spectacular findings, a gold ring and an alsengen, among 30,000 uncovered artifacts. Read to learn more.

Warmest Winter in the US Has Just Passed; Record-Warm Temperatures Serve as Another Clear Signal of Global Warming

03.11.2024 22:33 PM

This winter was the warmest one that the US has ever seen. Read to learn more. The US has seen its warmest winter on record based on data revealed last Friday.

5 Women in Science Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Mark in Science History

03.11.2024 01:29 AM

These women had revolutionary discoveries and inventions that changed the field of science. Read to learn more.

Elf Bar Vape From China Explodes During Charging Just a Few Feet Away From Baby; Are E-Cigarette Explosions Prevalent?

03.11.2024 01:05 AM

The mother was in the pantry to get a snack for the baby when the e-cigarette, just around two feet away from the baby, exploded. Read to learn more.

Sounds Waves Thought To Be From Interstellar Space Could Have Been Caused By Truck Driving Down Nearby Road, Scientists Reveal

03.10.2024 23:30 PM

The sounds were thought to be from a meteor entering the Earth's surface, but a new research argues that it came from a truck. Read to learn more.

Bubonic Plague Grave Found: Archaeologists Uncover Grave Where 1,500 Victims Could Have Been Interred; Mass Burial Site Could Be Largest One Seen in Europe

03.10.2024 22:31 PM

There have been 500 recovered remains so far, but the specialists think that as many as 1,500 individuals could have been interred at the site. Read to learn more.

Method That Turns Skin Cells Into Eggs For Producing Viable Embryos Could Be a Promising Infertility Treatment [STUDY]

03.10.2024 22:00 PM

In a new study, researchers have described a novel method for possibly treating infertility. Read to learn more.

Obesity Linked to Poor Well-Being and Mental Health Issues, Study Reveals; Association Found to Be Stronger for Women

03.10.2024 01:50 AM

According to the new study, obesity is linked to depression and poor well-being, especially among women. Read to learn more.

Warmest Waters Ever: Record-High Ocean Temperatures Observed in February 2024, Scientists Reveal

03.10.2024 01:30 AM

The global sea surface average temperature reached 21.06 °C (69.91 °F) in February 2024. Read to learn more.

Over 100 Kids Die Due to Flu, CDC Reveals; More Than Half of Them Had No Prior Medical Conditions

03.10.2024 01:10 AM

A total of 103 pediatric death cases due to flu have been reported so far. Read to learn more. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 100 children have died due to flu during this season.

Why Do People Enjoy Horror Movies? Here's What Science Says About Recreational Fear

03.08.2024 03:02 AM

Though horror movies and haunted houses trigger fear, some people still find them enjoyable. Read to find out why.

Drinking Artificially Sweetened Beverages Could Boost Atrial Fibrillation Risk by 20%, Study Reveals

03.08.2024 00:16 AM

A study found that those who drink at least two liters of artificially sweetened beverages have a higher atrial fibrillation risk compared to those who did not drink any. Read to learn more.

Worms Living Near Chernobyl Have Become Radiation-Proof, Study Reveals; Further Study Could Aid With Cancer Research

03.08.2024 00:05 AM

No evidence of DNA damage was found among worms living near Chernobyl despite their chronic exposure to high radioactivity. Read to learn more.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detected in Massachusetts; Animal Health Officials Depopulate Affected Backyard Flocks

03.07.2024 21:40 PM

For the second time this year, HPAI was picked up in backyard poultry in Massachusetts. Read to learn more.

Mystery Virus Talked About on TikTok: Infectious Disease Expert Sheds Light on the Matter

03.07.2024 20:47 PM

What exactly is this "mystery virus" that has been talked about a lot on TikTok? Read to find out.

What Is Dopamine Fasting? Does It Really Work?

03.07.2024 03:10 AM

Dopamine fasting or detox involves abstinence from overstimulating activities, but does the practice really work? Read to find out.

Life of Giant Sail-Backed 'Spinosaurus' Dinosaur: Researchers Examine Bone Density To Determine Large Predator's Habits in Water

03.07.2024 02:55 AM

Whether the Spinosaurus was an underwater hunter or a shoreline predator has been a long-standing subject of debate. Read to learn more.