Science

Can Fish Oil Supplements Really Help Avoid High Medical Bills?

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 13, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

People have been aware of nutritional supplements over the past few years, and this popularity made some people to consume supplements that they think can be beneficial to them. They were looking for some alternative ways to improve their overall health so that they can avoid really high medical bills. One of this supplements is fish oil, which is taken from eating the fish itself or by taking fish oil supplements. Fish oil supplements are usually made from mackerel, tuna, salmon, seal blubber or whale blubber, according to WebMD. read more

SHOCKING: Sunbathing Causes Twice As Many Deaths Than Driving Cars — Study

KJ Belonio   | Jul 13, 2015 01:00 PM EDT

Based on research, skin experts warned that more people are dying because of skin cancer or melanoma. The supposition was made after they compared death rate statistics compiled in 12 countries where skin cancer deaths are significantly higher than car accidents. read more

SHOCKING: Sunbathing Causes Twice As Many Deaths Than Driving Cars — Study

KJ Belonio   | Jul 13, 2015 01:00 PM EDT

Based on research, skin experts warned that more people are dying because of skin cancer or melanoma. The supposition was made after they compared death rate statistics compiled in 12 countries where skin cancer deaths are significantly higher than car accidents. read more

MERS Outbreak UPDATE: Gradual Recovery In Economies Noted In South Korea As MERS-CoV Outbreak Comes To A Halt

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 13, 2015 04:32 PM EDT

Seoul has reported Sunday that there have been no more additional cases of people infected with the Middle Ease Respiratory Syndrome - Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) for seven consecutive days. read more

MERS Outbreak UPDATE: Gradual Recovery In Economies Noted In South Korea As MERS-CoV Outbreak Comes To A Halt

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 13, 2015 04:32 PM EDT

Seoul has reported Sunday that there have been no more additional cases of people infected with the Middle Ease Respiratory Syndrome - Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) for seven consecutive days. read more

Beijing, Zhangjiakou To Contain Air Pollution Through Wind Power

Roguero Caler   | Jul 13, 2015 06:38 AM EDT

Beijing is setting its eye on resolving its problem with air pollution. On Monday, it was revealed that the China’s capital city is working hand in hand with Zhangjiakou in an attempt to contain this predicament. read more

Alarming Study Finds Lack Of Education Could Be Deadly

KJ Belonio   | Jul 13, 2015 03:09 AM EDT

In an alarming study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from University of Colorado, New York University and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, it revealed a connection between lack of education and shorter life span. read more

Alarming Study Finds Lack Of Education Could Be Deadly

KJ Belonio   | Jul 13, 2015 03:09 AM EDT

In an alarming study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from University of Colorado, New York University and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, it revealed a connection between lack of education and shorter life span. read more

Zebra Mussels Attacking North Dakota’s Red River?

Quadey Humile   | Jul 13, 2015 03:00 AM EDT

Zebra mussels have started to invade North Dakota’s Red River as it was reported that the freshwater animals have been sighted for the first time at different locations just North of Wahpeton. read more

Did Toxic Blue-Green Algae Kill Dog At Payette Lake?

Quadey Humile   | Jul 12, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

Dog owners better keep their pets out of suspicious colored-water lakes especially now that algal blooms are reported in several waters, as another case of dog death is being linked to blue-green algae. read more

Asbestos: Children May Be Exposed To Dangerous Chemical Regularly Than Parents Think

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 12, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

Last Wednesday July 8, four brands of children's crayons and two of kid's crime scene fingerprint kits were found to be positive for asbestos. Asbestos refers to fibrous minerals that are microscopic in nature, these minerals are extremely durable and resistant to fire, and these properties make it the material of choice for several products. But asbestos is now strictly prohibited because exposure to this kind of toxic mineral can be scientifically linked to a number of lung and respiratory diseases. read more

Asbestos: Children May Be Exposed To Dangerous Chemical Regularly Than Parents Think

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 12, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

Last Wednesday July 8, four brands of children's crayons and two of kid's crime scene fingerprint kits were found to be positive for asbestos. Asbestos refers to fibrous minerals that are microscopic in nature, these minerals are extremely durable and resistant to fire, and these properties make it the material of choice for several products. But asbestos is now strictly prohibited because exposure to this kind of toxic mineral can be scientifically linked to a number of lung and respiratory diseases. read more

Salmonella Outbreak Due To Kissing, Cuddling Chickens, CDC Says

KJ Belonio   | Jul 11, 2015 10:56 PM EDT

In a report made by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. was caused partly by people getting too close and affectionate with live poultry, like chicken and ducks. read more

Salmonella Outbreak Due To Kissing, Cuddling Chickens, CDC Says

KJ Belonio   | Jul 11, 2015 10:56 PM EDT

In a report made by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. was caused partly by people getting too close and affectionate with live poultry, like chicken and ducks. read more

Carnivorous Plants Attract Bats Through Ultrasonic Communication

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 11, 2015 11:29 PM EDT

Bats use echolocation to be able to communicate with other bats, but they aren’t just the one using this kind of technique. Plants in Borneo jungle called Nepenthes hemsleyana used this kind of communication too, to attract bats. The Nepenthes hemsleyana is a flesh eating plant, but these plants are terrible at eating flesh. read more

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