You’ve likely heard plenty about the sea levels rising over the course of your lifetime, but now, there are even more facts to back it up. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America has found that there is a 95 percent probability that the …
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Marijuana May Not Cause Mental Illness, But It Can Lead to Addictions
The use of cannabis for medical treatment has been greatly debated, and it was one of the hottest topics at the world’s largest annual conference on laboratory science, Pittcon. As more manufacturers look into testing cannabis for distribution in states where it’s legal, the discussion over the value of medical marijuana rages on. Now, a …
Staying Healthy: What Does It Really Mean to Eat Organic Food?
If you haven’t hopped on the organic food bandwagon just yet, it’s not too late. Additionally, it might just be good for your health, according to results from a new study. Researchers recently took a look at whether organic milk was more nutritious than the standard milk you can buy at the grocery store. They …
Researchers: Our ‘Vengeful Gods’ May Have Helped Society Expand Over Time
Whether or not you believe in a god, evidence shows that our ancestors did in the past. Furthermore, it may have fueled their fears and assisted with the expansion of society. A new study published in Nature shows that religiosity might have contributed to greater cooperation and collaboration, despite geographic separation between groups of people. “Our results …
Study: Rate of Dementia is Decreasing, But We Don’t Know Why
Dementia is a condition that can tear apart families and relationships, and there have been few breakthroughs in terms of cures. Now, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may give hope to those who are being affected by the ailment. The Framingham Heart Study shows that new rates of dementia may actually be …
CDC: If You’re a Female and Not on Birth Control, Stay Away from Drinking
If you’re female and you enjoy the occasional glass of wine, listen up. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their guidelines pertaining to alcohol and pregnancy, and not everyone was pleased with the results. Essentially, the CDC warns that alcohol can impact a developing baby before a woman knows she’s pregnant. …
Researchers: That Food Served at the Super Bowl Party Could Kill You
If you had a good time at the Super Bowl party you went to on Feb. 7, let’s hope your immune system is still in check. A study released just in time for this year’s big game revealed that there is a direct link between flu deaths and people who live in counties that have …
Living Hell: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. Hidradentis Suppurative is a depleting autoimmune disorder that mainly affect the skin and sweat glands. Areas of the body most affected are underarms, under the breasts, inner thighs, groin and buttocks. This disorder manifests itself in the …
Everything You Need to Know About the Zika Virus
It’s hard to read through the latest health news of the day without coming across the Zika virus. The World Health Organization has warned that the disease is spreading at an “alarming” and “explosive” rate, which is causing panic around the globe. “The level of concern is high, as is the level of uncertainty. Questions …
Neuroscientists: Your Memory Bank is Just as Big as the World Wide Web
The Internet is a big, virtual place, but your memory bank might give it a run for its money. A new study published by researchers from the Salk Institute has discovered that the memory capacity of the brain is 10 times more than originally thought. In technical terms, it is in the “petabyte range,” which …