A new study has recently revealed that a typical one-litre bottle of water contains, on average, around 240,000 plastic fragments. Researchers determined that many of those fragments have historically gone undetected and have suggested that health concerns linked to plastic pollution may be dramatically underestimated. As reported by CNN, experts say that nanoplastics are so small, over 1,000th the average width of a human hair, making it easier for them to migrate through the tissues of the digestive tract or lungs into the bloodstream, thereby potentially distributing harmful synthetic chemicals throughout the body and into cells. Nanoplastics in Bottled Water:…
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A report by BBC News has recently shared that an international team of scientists say that after investigating the DNA of ancient teeth and bone, the genes which once protected our ancestors from animal diseases are now raising the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers call this discovery “a quantum leap” to understanding the evolution of the disease. During the research, the ancient DNA also helps to explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of MS than other ancestries. It was found that the disease is a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who entered the region about 5,000…
As the temperature dips even more, it’s time to up the skincare regimen. Winter wear, trench coats, and boots are the new style staples, and hot drinks are the preferred beverage during this chilly season. While looking after your fashion, it’s also imperative to also look keep your skin healthy as the weather dries. If you are considering a post-holiday skin glow-up, now is the time to drop everything and heed the wise words of professional dermatologists as they share some skincare advice you should not miss out on this winter! Heed The Wise Words Of Dermatologists! Just like your…
A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reported a record number of high school teens died of drug overdoses in 2022. The overdoses were found to be due to an alarming trend driven primarily by fentanyl poisonings from counterfeit pills. Based on the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Boston researchers revealed that an average of 22 adolescents between the ages of 14 to 18 years old died each week in the U.S. from drug overdoses. According to the study titled “The Overdose Crisis Among U.S. Adolescents”, the death rate for…
On Tuesday, 9th January, London Inner South Coroner’s Court revealed the cause of death of Sinéad O’Connor was of natural causes at the age of 56. The coroner’s court also informed that they have now ceased their involvement in the investigation of O’Connor’s death. In July 2023, her family released a statement saying: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” In June last year, O’Connor was found “unresponsive” at a home in Herne Hill, south London. At that…
Wheezing, sore throat, and a unique cough are some of the horrific phrases we have become quite familiar with during the tedious months of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the vaccines have rolled out and cases have reduced, unfortunately, people who experienced the arduousness of COVID are now feeling its lasting effects- including feeling tired, unwell and in pain for lengthy periods, particularly after exercise. A recent Dutch study explains the causes behind this. According to The Guardian, researchers from Amsterdam UMC and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) have revealed that the cause of muscle fatigue is biological changes such as “severe…
While stores are decked with colourful ensembles and a range of stylish ware, maybe your wardrobe is too. While it’s fun to get dressed and go shopping, it’s much easier when you know which shades suit you best and, more importantly, which colours to avoid. This is where colour analysis comes to play! According to ByFERIAL, “The purpose of having a colour analysis done is to identify your natural colour tone.” By establishing your tone, you can ensure that all the other colours worn in the form of accessories, makeup and clothes coordinate with your natural shade. As harmonious colours…
It’s no secret that for a well-rested body, good sleep is the ultimate requirement. As we lead extremely busy lifestyles, from living on-to-go to unstable shifts, sleep becomes a distant luxury. Recently, a study revealed the cognitive decline most individuals in their 30s and 40s experience due to sleep disturbances. The study also looked into whether coffee consumption was associated with low sleep quality and sleep disturbances among the older population. According to researchers at the University of California San Francisco, disturbed sleep among young adults has increasingly doubled the odds of testing poorly on several cognitive measures in comparison…
After spending eight years in prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is a free woman who often replays the events of June 2015. At the age of 32, the woman pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of her mother and recalls when she and then-boyfriend Nicholas “Nick” Godejohn conspired to kill her mom, Dee Dee. According to an exclusive tell-all interview published in People Magazine, the plan to commit murder did not stem overnight, but rather, it was retaliation for subjecting Gypsy to years of painful medical procedures that she never needed. In court, it is widely believed that Gypsy was a…
Selena Gomez, an international popstar, a devoted mental-health advocate, an Emmy-nominated actor and a beauty mogul, has hinted that she may soon be closing the chapter on her music career. As reported by Variety, on an episode of the “Smartless” podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the mental health advocate (Selena Gomez) spoke about she’s finding a niche in the entertainment industry to settle on as she’s engaged with acting, singing and is the CEO of her own cosmetics line, Rare Beauty. On the podcast, Gomez says: “I do feel like I have one more album in…