Katya Gavrish is on the lookout for new brain drugs in the most unlikely place, i.e. in samples of human stool. The earnest and focused microbiologist who was trained in Russia and loves to listen to classical music is working at a lab in Holobiome, a small startup company there. […]
As if we were in need of more excuses to drink wine right? Namely, a recent study gave a pretty good reason to have a sip. Apparently, wine helps us lower our risk of getting ill. The study was published in the Agricultural and Food Chemistry journal and was a […]
Since the pandemic started, a lot of people have been shopping on a budget and trying to get the most from the products we use on the daily. And, one of these things was definitely toilet paper. With a lot of areas facing shortages, some people even went to that […]
Did you know that vinegar can be your best ally in the fight against germs in your home? In addition to being a salad staple, it’s also an amazing way to dissolve that soap scum in the shower and fight off pathogens, including viruses and bacteria. Vinegar is for many, […]
This woman from Texas is still recovering in the ICU after the hand sanitizer bottle she used allegedly caught fire while she tried to light a candle. The woman, Kate Wise, was left with major burns on her whole body. She lives in Round Rock and she said that she […]
Did you know that store-bought cleaning wipes can contain chemical ingredients? One such ingredient is bleach which is known to have several side effects. With this in mind, it’s good to know that you can avoid these products and make your all-natural homemade disinfectant wipes. The procedure is so simple […]
By now, we already know that garlic is healthy and good for us, but did you know that the fermented garlic is more nutritious than the raw one? According to studies, fermentation increases the healing capacity of garlic and its bioavailability. The nutrients in fermented foods make it easy for […]
In a recent study by the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland, scientists compared the effects of coconut oil and toothpaste and concluded that there are some advantages of choosing coconut oil over regular toothpaste. Even though you don’t necessarily need to ditch toothpaste and use only coconut oil, adding […]
Though you may love your bed more than anything else, it’s a wasteland of germs. Most people don’t find the time to make their beds daily, let alone, wash their sheets weekly, right? However, skipping this chore may not be the best solution. When we sleep night after night on […]
This teacher is asking from its students and their parents to wash their hands regularly after she shared the results of her classroom’s experiment. These months are known to be the strongest when it comes to the flu. According to the CDC, 30 states, particularly the southern ones like Louisiana, […]
