This is because, in their search for nectar, bees crawl deep into flowers. When the petals are long, a bee might wiggle its entire body inside.
The researchers concentrated on PM2.5, or fine particulate matter, which is composed of airborne pollutants with diameters less than 2.5 millimetres.
Poliovirus was discovered in wastewater in parts of London and New York a few months ago. This year, a case of wild poliovirus was discovered in Mozambique in May and another in Malawi in February.
Stuttering is a disorder of communication characterized by abnormal cessations of speech or repetitions of sounds and syllables.
The International Stammering Awareness Day is celebrated on October 22 to help bring attention to this common speech disorder.
The research, published recently in the journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, provides new insights into the evolutionary origins of Omicron.
October 21st is Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, which was established by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about IDD and to promote iodine supplementation as an effective way to prevent it.
The researchers from the University of Oxford, UK, and Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany used data from 29 countries in Europe, as well as Chile and the US.
Farm owner Taylor Blake wrote on Twitter that wild geese brought avian influenza to the farm, with many birds having since died.
Osteoporosis is a problem that affects millions of people around the world, and yet it is often overshadowed by other health concerns. This is likely because osteoporosis is seen as a “silent” disease – one that doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms until a bone fracture occurs. But make no mistake,[Read More…]
CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a family of DNA sequences found in the genomes of prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria and archaea.
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day (WPBJD) is an annual event that raises awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in children. The day also promotes messages of hope and resilience to young patients and their families.
World Menopause Day was established in 1984 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS) with the intention of spreading awareness about this condition that affects women as they age.
World Trauma Day was created in New Delhi, India, in 2011. This was a result of the high number of deaths caused by road accidents in the country — an estimate of over 400 people lost their lives each day to it.
World Spine Day is an annual event that raises awareness of spinal health and the importance of taking care of your spine. This year’s event will be held on October 16th.
If you have an allergy, you know that reactions can range from a minor annoyance to a potentially life-threatening emergency. No matter how severe your allergies are, it’s important to be prepared for an allergic reaction and know how to treat it.
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a special day to remember and honor babies who have died during pregnancy or infancy. This day is also a time to support families who have experienced the loss of a baby.
The first National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) was observed on October 15, 2003. The day was created to raise awareness about the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Latinos in the US and to encourage Latinos to get tested for HIV. NLAAD is now observed annually on October 15th.
Global Handwashing Day is an annual event that takes place on October 15th. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap as a way to prevent disease.
The survey was commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
The findings of the new study were published in The Journal of Urology.
This global event helps to educate the public on arthritis and its effects, as well as dispel some of the myths surrounding this common condition.
While you may or may not have got contacted covid 19 infection, you are more likely to have faced mental health issues in the recent past.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th. The day was created in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to promote better mental health for all.
The report found that 23 to 46 percent of health and care workers reported symptoms of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic and 20 to 37 percent experienced depressive symptoms.