by sagesgroup | Feb 6, 2023 | A1, Animal Science, Animals, Biology, Cats, Diseases, Environment, homepage, Pet science., Pets, Public Health, Science
It may come as a surprise, but the plague that caused the infamous Black Death centuries ago is still alive and kicking. The CDC states that roughly seven human plague cases are reported annually. The disease typically spreads when a flea infected with the bacteria...by sagesgroup | Feb 5, 2023 | cancer, Chemistry, Diseases, Food, Health, homepage, Medicine, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation
People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products, and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer. Substances...by sagesgroup | Feb 5, 2023 | Biology, Diseases, Medicine, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation, The Last of Us
Millions have been tuning in every week to watch the highly anticipated TV adaptation of The Last of Us. The show depicts a post-apocalyptic world where society has collapsed due to the outbreak of a dangerous, brain-controlling fungal infection that turns humans into...by sagesgroup | Jan 22, 2023 | Animal Science, Animals, Biology, Diseases, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation
The Black Death ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1353, killing millions. Plague outbreaks in Europe then continued until the 19th century. One of the most commonly recited facts about the plague in Europe was that it was spread by rats. In some parts of the world, the...by sagesgroup | Jan 2, 2023 | cancer, Diseases, Health, Medicine, Mind and Body, Syndicated, The Conversation
Imagine living with pain every day for months or even years — pain that is so intrusive it disrupts every day of your life. Unfortunately, this is the daily reality of millions of people living with chronic pain. And all too often, they find their condition...by sagesgroup | Jan 1, 2023 | aging, Biology, cancer, Diseases, Health, knowable-magazine, Medicine, Science, Syndicated
James Kirkland started his career in 1982 as a geriatrician, treating aging patients. But he found himself dissatisfied with what he could offer them. “I got tired of prescribing wheelchairs, walkers, and incontinence devices,” recalls Kirkland, now at the Mayo Clinic...