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Category Archives: Health and Medicine
Running vs Walking: Which is Better for Weight Loss?
Both running and walking are two of the most accessible physical activities that provide a decent level of cardiovascular benefits. However, while most people would […]
The Potential Link Between Nose-Picking and Alzheimer’s Disease
There are confirmed health risks associated with nose-picking. These include respiratory infections due to pathogen transmission from contaminated hands and damage to nasal tissues and […]
The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks
Henrietta Lacks had an ordinary background. Her mother died after giving birth to a 10th child when she was four. This prompted her father to […]
Elon Musk: DOGE Gutted Ebola Efforts. Here’s What Happened and Its Impact
Elon Musk, during his first appearance in the cabinet meeting of the Trump administration, held on 26 February 2025, and representing the controversial U.S. Department […]
New Bat Coronavirus Discovered In China: Has Same Infection Route As COVID-19
A team of Chinese researchers spearheaded by Shi Zhengli, a virologist known for her research on coronaviruses in bats and currently directs the Center for […]
The Five Dimensions of Physical Fitness
Physical fitness is the ability to demonstrate a set of physical skills that enable an individual to perform specific tasks effectively and efficiently. Take note […]
Explainer: How H5N1 Bird Flu Harms Cats
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 is known to infect a range of felid species. This virus is one of the several known causative agents of […]
Deactivating USAG-1: A Drug For Regrowing Teeth
Researchers from Kitano Hospital and Kyoto University in Japan have been developing a drug that deactivates a gene called USAG-1 to treat tooth loss and […]
Explaining TikTok Brain: The Harm From TikTok Overuse
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. It has over 1.6 billion registered users from across the globe with […]