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7 facts about the origin of the novel coronavirus

Despite vast amounts of research on the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, little is known about its origins. Indeed, the source of the virus has been hotly debated, with some theories pointing toward a natural origin and others claiming the virus accidentally leaked from a lab. Here’s what we know about the origins of SARS-CoV-2. […]

Pet Care

Uncovering the Facts: Myths on Vitamins and Weight Loss Supplements

untitled-2.jpg You may have recently started a new vitamin regiment, or maybe you’re interested in trying a new weight loss supplement. Either way, like with most supplements, there are dangers that could affect your furry friends. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has everything you need to know about myths surrounding vitamins and weight loss […]

Personal Health

The Facts (and Myths) About How You Really Get Lyme Disease

Now that winter has transitioned to spring and temperatures are warming up in much of the country, you’re likely to start hearing a lot about Lyme disease. Rates of this tick-borne illness have been rising steadily in the United States over the last two decades, with most infections happening in April through October. According to […]

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Calories in vodka: Nutrition facts

However, this does not necessarily mean that vodka is a good choice for a person looking to lose weight. In this article, we compare the nutritional profiles of vodka and other types of alcohol. We also describe how drinking alcohol can interfere with weight loss. How many calories does vodka have? A 1.5-ounce serving of […]

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Signs you’re having a boy: Myths vs. facts

According to folklore, everything from the position of the bump to the severity of symptoms can indicate the fetus’ sex. In this article, we shed light on these myths, and look at the proven methods of identifying the sex of a fetus. Six common myths Scientific research does not support the following ways of guessing […]

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Six Shocking Facts About Addiction to Cell Phones

If your cell phone is taken away from you today, would you become more productive? Most likely. According to recent statistics, the average American spends around 2.8 hours on cell phones every day. If we take this number as average and multiply it by the number of years the average American lives, the total time […]