Author: Marie

We know black holes to be very ferocious. If you get sucked, there is no escape. Even the fastest particles—light—are destined to be swallowed up. But what if maybe, just maybe, we encounter a black hole? Is it already a dead end? (Hey! This isn’t just pipe dream. Space tourism is now a thing!) Scientists reveal it’s actually possible to escape from a black hole. That is, by making use energy from the black hole’s powerful gravitational fields. Previously we have Stephen Hawking explain how to possibly escape a black hole. Kind of- by reversing space and time, calculating the patterns,…

You have tried many ways including nicotine replacement therapy and various support programs. But nothing seemed to work. You just can’t stop craving for cigarettes and can’t help but light another one to smoke. A study reveals that reducing stress might be a key to smoking cessation. This is especially for women and those who are easily affected by stress. Stress and Smoking Cigarette smoking is not all about nicotine. Even with effective treatment methods, there are still many smokers who struggle to quit smoking. The researchers stated that treatments should also be tailored between “different” individuals, either by gender…

“Why am I not losing any weight?” There are situations that we might find ourselves asking this magical question. Sometimes we might even choose to give up. Why? Just why… even with your intense exercise and diet nothing seems to work? Is this really scientific? Aside from exercise and diet, there are many other factors why you might not be losing weight. It is important to know your conditions especially your overall health, and more importantly, control them. Then you can charge again with your weight-loss efforts. Here are some of the possible reasons why you aren’t getting fit. Your…

Ebola is one of the scariest and most deadly viruses on humans. In the largest Ebola outbreak in West Africa which started in 2013 and was deemed controlled in 2016, there were 28,616 suspected cases and 11,310 reported deaths due to the virus. However, until now there is no approved treatment for Ebola. In an early stage clinical trial, scientists found that the investigational Ebola treatment mAb114 is safe and well-tolerated in adults. The treatment was developed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research Center of the National Institutes of Health. What is Ebola? Ebola virus…

Seeds may be small, but they play a key role in our overall healthy diet. As seeds contain all the materials necessary to the initial development of plants, they are packed with nutrients. This includes fiber, vegetarian protein, healthy fats, and other antioxidants. Here are some healthy seeds you can simply snack on or add to your salads, oatmeal, and smoothies for better health: 1 Flaxseeds Flax seeds are a good source of polyphenols such as lignans, a hormone-like substance which is an important antioxidant in the body. Experts claim that lignans can help slow the progression of certain cancers…

Fried chicken, fried fish, french fries—These are just a few of the oil-fried dishes that are common in our dining table and many fast food menus. As they say, whether you are a cooking enthusiast or someone who hasn’t held a pan in your lifetime, nothing could go wrong with fried dishes. They are very easy to cook and delicious.  However, a new study revealed that fried food, especially fried chicken and fried fish is linked to early death. In a paper published in The BMJ, researchers suggested that reducing our consumption of fried foods would have a big, positive…

Microplastics are those small, microscopic fragments of plastics that contaminate our environment. Previously we have heard reports on how microplastics are found in most aquatic species that we serve to our dining table. However, we don’t have to look too far to find microplastic contamination. A new study reveals that microplastics can be found directly in common sources of groundwater. Researchers from Illinois Sustainable Technology Center were the first to report on the presence of microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers. This is a groundwater source which makes up to 25 percent of the drinking water supply worldwide. What are Microplastics?…

Sleep is very important to your body. Lack of sleep often leads to slower brain response, lack of energy and moodiness. However, if the inability to fall, and stay, asleep at night becomes a regularity it affects your overall health and wellness. Popping some sleeping pill, which contains a lot of chemicals are not a good solution. Here are five natural ways to fight against insomnia and promote better sleep: 1 Exercise When your body is very tired and out of energy, it is easier to fall asleep. This is one of the best natural remedies of insomnia. It does…