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How Can Locusts Sniff Out Human Cancer?

Yes, you heard it right. Locusts can detect human cancer. A recent study by Michigan State University (MSU) found that locusts can reliably detect various human cancers by fragrance. Not only can the insects “smell” the difference between healthy and sick cells, but they can also distinguish distinct cancer cell lines.  These findings pave the ...

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A researcher with a locust.

Follow these 5 Life-Changing Steps to Escape Your Comfort Zone

In the warmth of your comfort zone, life appears cozy and familiar. Finding the motivation to escape is more complex than you want to admit due to the temptation, mindset, and fixed habits of this comfort zone. However, the more you stay in your comfort zone, the fewer opportunities you have to immerse yourself entirely ...

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walking

The Intriguing Story About How Pumpkin Spice Got Into Our Lattes

Pumpkin spice lattes appear on coffee shop menus in September and November. The Starbucks drink, launched in the fall of 2003, is well-known to most people. However, pumpkin spice has a long and illustrious centuries-old history intertwined with coffee’s history even before it became the official drink of the season. Where did the pumpkin spice ...

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A pumpkin spice latte.

6 Strong Personality Traits That May Define You

Personality traits vary widely and frequently influence behavior, decisions, social interactions, and goals. Strong personalities are likely the most noticeable among the several personality types. A strong personality is described by several characteristics, the most important of which are steadfast self-belief and confidence. Individuals may not know what they are dealing with when they encounter ...

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A man with a strong personality.

At What Temperature Does Olive Oil Become Toxic? (Myth Busted)

Nutrition lore has it that carcinogens are released when olive oil is heated beyond a specific temperature, thus making it toxic. However, any cooking oil degrades and may emit potentially carcinogenic compounds when heated to the point where it smokes. It’s just that different oils start smoking at different temperatures. It’s a common saying: “Extra virgin ...

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Olive oil being poured into a bowl.

Can the Brain Dead Be Resurrected?

It seems that research teams are working on solutions for every medical ailment there is. And whether it be diabetes or macular degeneration or ALS, these teams are turning to stem cells to find the cure. But is it possible to resurrect a brain-dead human? Well, in one experiment scheduled to begin later this year, ...

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A patient undergoing a procedure in a hospital's intensive care unit.

8 Ways to Feed Your Immune System and Improve Your Wellbeing

When it comes to ways to feed your immune system, it all comes down to how you treat your body. “You start treating your body right and your immune system is better.” — Aaron Bruno This phrase is spot-on and has a lot of applications in your daily life. You can vastly enhance your general health ...

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A female runner stretching.

How Being Needed Can Create Inner Peace and Wellbeing in Older People

We all seek some belonging. Our actions and contributions give us inner peace as nothing else can. This is especially so for older people. Our worldwide population is rapidly aging, with the most senior age group (80 and up) being the fastest-rising. But unfortunately, they are also the most forgotten group, and they find it more ...

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Inner peace.

Japanese Rice: A Taste of Culture and History

Japanese rice is a vital aspect of Japanese food culture. Not only the Japanese diet but the entire country. Aside from being a staple food source for ages, the significance of this essential grain has been firmly imprinted in Japanese society for generations. This article will examine rice’s cultural significance in Japanese society. Japanese rice ...

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Japanese rice for sushi.

Why Did YouTube Ban This Life-Saving Video?

Youtuber Ann Reardon of “How to Cook That,” who not only creates fantastic recipe videos (like “5-minute crafts”), but also some of the best debunking videos on YouTube, has posted a video exposing how dangerous this woodworking method is — conducting the study, acquiring knowledge, and presenting it understandably to save lives. The unique video ...

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Ann Reardon.