Kylie Jenner posted a sweet tribute to her daughter Stormi on International Women’s Day. It’s been an intense week for Kylie, who has been trying to work on her friendship with (ex?) BFF Jordyn Woods. Kylie Jenner might be dealing with a lot lately—including becoming a billionaire and maybe going out to eat with Jordyn… Read More »
Alcohol, Caffeine, Exercise, Lack of Sleep Are Most Common, UCSF Study Finds A personal survey of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), one of the most important causes of irregular heartbeats, has found that the majority of triggers for the condition are easily modifiable lifestyle choices, including alcohol, caffeine, exercise and lack of sleep. The findings,… Read More »
Scholars are unable to pinpoint the exact origin of spinach (Spinacia oleracea). The ancient Chinese call it the “Persian vegetable” as it crossed from Persia (modern day Iran) into the surrounding countries. The first texts to mention spinach in the Mediterranean were written in the 10th century. By the 1400s it had made its way… Read More »
Ontario researchers say they have discovered how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, a finding they say could help combat the growing problem. Maikel Rheinstadter, a physics professor with McMaster University in Hamilton, and Andree Khondker, an undergraduate biochemistry student, said they found bacteria fight off antibiotics by stiffening their cell membranes and changing the barrier’s… Read More »