Scientists Find About A Quarter Million Nanoplastic Particles In Bottled Water

The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers. Scientists long figured there were lots of these microscopic plastic pieces, but until researchers at Columbia and Rutgers universities did their calculations they never … Read more

Lamborghini will measure your heart rate as you burn rubber around the track

Lamborghini announced new telemetry features that allow supercar owners to better keep track of their very fast vehicles — and themselves. The automaker unveiled Telemetry X, its new real-time performance and biometric data-tracking system, at CES in Las Vegas. The system consists of several features, including Remote Garage, Biometric Data, and Digital Co-Pilot, aimed at … Read more

B.C. to offer Canada’s first at-home, self-screening test for cervical cancer

Descrease article font size Increase article font size B.C. residents will soon become the first in Canada to have access to an at-home, self-screening test for cervical cancer. About 200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer a year in the province, Premier David Eby said Tuesday morning. He said doctors in B.C. have been looking … Read more

The amount of water to drink daily to burn belly fat

Weight loss is a common resolution made by many people every January. While there are various reasons someone might set this goal, there are undeniable health benefits if the person is overweight. In particular having too much fat in one area of the body could be particularly dangerous. Visceral fat is a type of fat … Read more

10 Home Remedies for Flu Symptoms

Flu symptoms can cause a world of misery, from fever and cough to sore throat, nasal congestion, aches, and chills. But there are ways to feel better. Prescription antiviral drugs may ease symptoms of the flu when taken shortly after you get sick. In many cases, however, simple home remedies may be all you need … Read more

Spain makes face masks mandatory in hospitals and clinics after a spike in respiratory illnesses

MADRID — Face masks will be mandatory in hospitals and healthcare centers in Spain starting Wednesday due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, the Health Ministry said. The new leftist minority coalition government is imposing the measure despite opposition from most of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions. “We are talking about putting on a mask when … Read more

Spain makes face masks mandatory in hospitals and clinics after a spike in respiratory illnesses

MADRID (AP) — Face masks will be mandatory in hospitals and healthcare centers in Spain starting Wednesday due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, the Health Ministry said. The new leftist minority coalition government is imposing the measure despite opposition from most of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions. “We are talking about putting on a mask … Read more

‘A dangerous model’: Former paramedic voices concerns about their new role in N.S.

There have been mixed reactions to last week’s provincial announcement about emergency medical responders as a new role within ground ambulance response teams. Emergency medical responders working on ambulances can assess, stabilize and transport patients to hospital. In a news release, Nova Scotia says the responders may also work in teams of two to “transfer … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – if you keep getting styes here’s what you need to do’

A stye is a small, painful lump that can appear on or inside the eyelid or around the eye. They’re considered common and should clear up on their own within one to two weeks. But one doctor said if styes reoccur it’s because you haven’t dealt with the underlying cause. London doctor Dr Seemed Mezher … Read more