Tag: Science

Mysterious Streaks of Light Seen in the Sky Over California

Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick’s Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight. Jaime Hernandez was at the King Cong Brewing Company in Sacramento for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration when some among the group noticed the…


Doctors Seeing Ocular Adverse Events After COVID-19 Vaccination, Caution Possible Risks

House Rep. Mike Blecher (R-N.H.) has been suffering from ocular migraines for almost two years. He took his first Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA immunization in April 2021, and things have not been the same since. Around 12 hours after the shot, Belcher recalled developing symptoms of severe flu and neurological symptoms soon manifested in a matter of…


Vision Impairments in Patients After COVID-19 Vaccination, Doctors Caution Possible Risks

House Rep. Mike Blecher (R-N.H.) has been suffering from ocular migraines for almost two years. He took his first Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA immunization in April 2021, and things have not been the same since. Around 12 hours after the shot, Belcher recalled developing symptoms of severe flu and neurological symptoms soon manifested in a matter of…


Exercise More Effective for Depression and Anxiety Than Medication: Study

Exercise is an effective method for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress across numerous populations. While the benefits of exercise are generally recognized for physical health, they are often overlooked in the management of mental health disorders. One out of every eight people worldwide has a mental health disorder. These disorders are commonly treated with antidepressants. For some…


The Power of Soybeans: Fight Cancer and Lower Blood Pressure

Soy, also known as soybean, has a reputation as the “king of beans.” Soybean is rich in dietary fiber, which can clean the intestines and promote peristalsis. Meanwhile, isoflavones contained in soybean have anti-cancer effects. Reducing Cancer Incidence According to figures released by the World Health Organization in February 2022, cancer is one of the…


Cinnamon to Nourish the Kidneys, 4 Types of People Should Use With Caution

Cinnamon, an ancient plant that was once as valuable as gold, has been widely used both as a culinary spice and in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Ancient Chinese have known of the special properties associated with cinnamon and have used it for health purposes such as warming the kidneys, nourishing the qi and blood,…


Avoiding Computers, Smartphones Before Bedtime May Lower the Chance of Diabetes

Women who avoid exposure to computer and phone screens before bedtime may have a lower risk of gestational diabetes, according to a study by Northwestern University. Dr. Minjee Kim, an assistant professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said that the risks of light exposure from such devices were under-recognised. “Our study suggests…


New Research Explores How the Brain Impacts Outcomes for Heart Disease and Other Diseases

New research is discovering a complex and intimate connection between our state of mind and the functioning of the immune system. Unpublished research recently summarized in the journal Nature conducted at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa unearthed a fascinating connection between the brain and recovery from heart attacks in mice. Examining scarring…


FDA’s Budget Increase Meant to Better Protect Consumers, But US Buyers Must Still Beware

On March 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget—an increase of 10 percent from 2023’s approved budget. While the agency has more money to perform its duties—including substantial funds from industry—it still leaves a lot of work for average…


Rolls-Royce Receives UK Funding to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon Exploration

Rolls-Royce has received UK government funding to develop a nuclear reactor for a future moon base. Scientists and engineers at the British company are working on the Micro-Reactor programme to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on the moon. The UK Space Agency on Friday announced £2.9 million…