Like a heat-seeking missile, the BQ variants of Omicron are wreaking havoc on immunocompromised individuals in the US. Officials have raised the alarm, cautioning that these individuals may experience more severe COVID-19 infections. It’s as if regular COVID-19 is a punch to the gut, but for the immunocompromised, it’s a knock-out blow! Picture this: you’re […]
Published on November 26, 2022
Just like how a sudden and severe flood can wipe out an entire population of fish, avian flu has wreaked havoc on the US poultry industry. This year, a record-breaking 50.54 million birds were claimed by the deadly disease, causing significant financial losses and skyrocketing turkey prices for Thanksgiving. Avian influenza spread amongst domestic birds […]
Published on November 26, 2022
Just like every snowflake is one-of-a-kind, so too are our water-drinking needs! A new study of thousands of people from around the world has revealed that the amount of water we require can vary greatly. It turns out that the old notion of needing eight, 8-ounce cups of water per day doesn’t hold water anymore […]
Published on November 25, 2022