About 200 Fungi Colonizes Human Feet
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As per a study published in the Nature journal, it has been found that approximately 200 different types of fungi lives on human feet. Though fungi reside on every part of human body, its favorite place is feet.
Children with Married Parents have Reduced Chances of Obesity
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According to a breakthrough revelation, children with married parents have reduced chances of getting obese. The research, which was carried out by a group of researchers from Rice University in Houston and the University of Houston, has performed comparative analysis.
Chinese Media Presents a Negative Publicity for Mars One
Former month witnessed a company, Mars One, accepting applications from people to become the permanent human settlers on the planet Mars. More than 78,000 people replied to the applications to grab the chance of getting a one way ticket to the Red-Planet, where their new life will be telecasted on TV channels.
Discovering the Success of Shuttle Successor May Take Dream Chaser
Another breakthrough for the aerospace has arrived for analysis in the corner of the Mojave Desert. This is the same corner where the sound barrier was first broken.
Novel Hormones to bring Decline in Breast Cancer Found
According to a study published by Breast Cancer Research, it has been revealed that new hormones have been identified in the body, which is able to bring a decline in breast cancer.
Miami Zombie’s Victim Recovering Well
The world was shaken last year when they read the incident that has taken place in Miami, Florida, on May 26th, 2012. A man, Rudy Eugene, attacked a homeless man at the MacArthur Causeway in Miami.
Property Quarantined for Lyssavirus after Finding Microbats
Biosecurity Queensland has said the country may have to adopt whatever protocol Queensland devises to tackle Australian bat lyssavirus outbreaks in horses. According to reports, two horses are believed to have contacted the bat-borne virus on a property near Allora in Southern Queensland. The horses had to be put down earlier this month.
Royal Adelaide Hospital Improves Hygiene Practices
As per information provided by SA Health, it has been revealed the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) has improved its hygiene practices. There was a time when golden staph infection rate was quite high in the hospital, but it has made a lot of improvements.
11 People Taken Ill after Caustic Soda Used as Salt
Chicken Treat restaurant, West Australia, mistakenly used caustic soda thinking it to be salt. The mistake has left 11 people, including five children hospitalized.
Queensland’s Opposition Demands Change in Vaccination Laws
Queensland's opposition seems to have taken firm stance on unvaccinated children. It has been said they are going to call for changes in law as per which child care will be allowed to refuse children, who have not been vaccinated.
Alzheimer's Society Calls for Awareness
Calls have been made to spread awareness about dementia. Thousands of people living across Wales are battling the condition without getting the required amount of help.
Reports suggested that about 17,000 people in Wales have been diagnosed with the condition. However, twice of the people are not aware of the fact that they are suffering from the condition.
Lack of Iodine during Pregnancy May Lessen Child’s Intellect
It is very important to have a balanced diet during pregnancy. One of the essential nutrients that should be taken during pregnancy is iodine. According to a recent research, iodine deficiency can dim the brain power of child.
Hope for Universal Flu Vaccine
Every passing year gifts a new seasonal jab. One of the main reasons for the same is change in mutations, but hope for the solution seems to have been found.
Overcrowding of A&E Departments Bothering Everybody
British Medical Association GP Chairman Dr. Laurence Buckman is going to point out to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt that he has not been taking much interest in tackling overcrowding problem in A&E departments.
The State of Nature Report Highlights Decline of 60% Species of Plants and Animals in UK
A report `State of Nature' is compiled by 25 wildlife organizations that did assessment of 3,148 species. The report suggests that 60% species of animals and plants got decline in last 50 years. The conservationists are of the view that the results will help them, predict the future of 59,000 species in UK.
Human Actions Disrupt Ecosystem to Damage the Global Water System
Despite being known to everyone that water is life, far too few understand the roles of trees, plants and other living things in ensuring clean and fresh water. This has led to destruction of wet lands that once played a vital role in cleaning water and preventing floods, said scientists and activists.
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury Gather in Rare Proximity
According to Sky & Telescope, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury are coming together in the tightest grouping to take place until 2021. Presently, all there are visible to the naked eye, allowing the most amateur of stargazers to observe the coalescence of the celestial bodies over the next week.
International Biodiversity Day with a Theme on Importance of Water
The world will celebrate the International Biodiversity Day tomorrow, May 22. The theme for this year is "Water and Diversity". The theme for this year has been chosen in recognition of the United Nations designation of 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation.