Animals Limit Disease Transmission
April 30, 2017When wild house mice become sick, they spend time away from their social groups, which leads to a decrease in their potential for disease transmission. A new study was revealed by evolutionary biologists from the University of Zurich, in collaboration with the ETH Zurich. Models focused on predicting the spread of infectious diseases like influenza […]
So many things now a days are almost impossible to avoid or quit, once you have started. I found an article that explored some of the most resistant habits to shake in our society today. So many things now a days are almost impossible to avoid or quit, once you have started. I found an […]
Share on your website : <blockquote class="embedly-card"><h4><a href="\\freddabranyon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/INFOGRAPHICS-What-Good-is-Sesame-Oil.jpg">null</a></h4><p>null</p></blockquote> <script async src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js" charset="UTF-8"></script> A popular and edible oil that adds a rich, nutty flavor to your foods, is sesame oil. It is high in omega-6 fats and can provide certain health benefits, when moderately and properly used. This oil is derived from sesame (Sesamum indicum), which […]
Quick! Pick it up and blow! Haven’t we all dropped that tasty little morsel of food and couldn’t quite throw it in the trash? After all, if you pick it up within 5 seconds, isn’t it safe that no germs have settled on it yet? Well, think again! There is a new study that we […]
Wow! Those sexy shoes are great, but the pain isn’t. Be sure to try on those shoes before buying and do it in the afternoon when your feet tend to swell. Too tight straps will cut into your ankle and you’ll end up with small blisters. Who wants to wear Band-Aids that everyone can look […]
What in the world is fenugreek? Maybe a fruit or an herb? This plant’s botanically name is, Trigonella foenumgraecum, and is an essential herb as well as a legume, and found throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, to South America and India. Used for thousands of years as a medicinal for many health benefits, it is today available […]
The United States season for mosquitos is now upon us. With mosquitos comes new worries such as itching, inflammation, infections, Zika, Dengue, and other worries. The Zika virus outbreaks are spread across many countries, including Africa and Asia-Pacific. The countries expected to be at the greatest risk are India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, […]
The Unexpected Advantages of Journaling—Start a Journal This Spring!
April 24, 2017You may have a stereotype about people that journal including being a geek or a nerd. However, skeptics will soon be dissolved by science. There are serious, unexpected advantages to journaling that may make you want to pick up a pen and start your own journal. And, what better time to start than this spring? […]
Ionising Radiation Damages DNA
April 21, 2017The researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have been able to identify two characteristic patterns of DNA damage in human cancers, caused by ionising radiation. These patterns may now enable the doctors to identify which tumors have been caused by radiation, and investigate if they should be treated differently. The […]
Were you aware that your environment has a lot to do with your influence on how much and what you eat? Research has shown that people tend to eat more when in the company of others. Believe it or not, even the state of your kitchen has an impact on your eating habits. Is it […]
