Category: Science and Health

Nearly 40 million people around the world are currently living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and tens of millions of people have died of AIDS-related causes since the beginning of the epidemic.  The first cases of the illness now known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were reported from in 1981 at a conference in Los […]

Three birds on the Galapagos Islands have been found to be infected with H5N1 avian influenza, according to preliminary information published by the Galapagos National Park Directorate. The Galapagos Islands, an archipelago located hundreds of kilometers off the coast of Ecuador, are known for their large number of diverse and unusual endemic species, including finches […]

Do you notice your dog chasing its tail from time to time? While it may appear endearing, playful, and amusing, frequent tail-chasing might signal an issue. All predators, including dogs, exhibit tail-chasing behavior. This activity helps them hone their hunting skills and prepare for real-life hunting scenarios. Puppies tend to chase their tails frequently during […]

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The hardest thing that new parents have to endure is a lack of sleep, and shift workers face this challenge for years on end. A new Japanese meta-analysis of studies on night-shift naps (short periods of sleep) conducted from 2012 to 2018 now reveals the ideal snoozing strategy that might help counteract drowsiness and fatigue […]

Dr. Jim Tucker, a psychologist from the University of Virginia, delves into the intriguing world of past life memories in children. His extensive research, spanning 2,500 cases, has led him to conclude that reincarnation is not a myth but a profound reality.  Recently, he shared three remarkable cases that defy our conventional beliefs about life […]

Researchers from Western University in London and Brown University in Rhode Island have taken significant steps toward identifying the cause of preeclampsia and finding potential treatment. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects up to eight percent of pregnancies globally and is the leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality due to premature delivery, complications […]

Being overweight, eating too many sweets and other simple carbohydrates, and not exercising are not the only triggers of type-2 diabetes. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, which belongs to the Massachusetts General healthcare system, have found that if you’re a “night owl,” you are at higher risk than an “early bird.”  Postdoctoral research fellows […]

Are you a fan of puzzles and optical illusions? If so, you’re in for a treat. This intriguing challenge has already racked up over 101,000 views on social media, with the creator daring viewers to uncover the flaw in the image. In today’s enigma, a man and a woman are depicted enjoying a romantic dinner […]

It’s no secret that our dietary choices influence our physical and mental well-being. However, you may need to realize that your meals’ timing can be just as crucial.  While we often attribute weight gain solely to calorie consumption, recent research has uncovered the significance of meal timing in this equation. In June 2020, the Journal […]