Cystitis is a term used to denote a bladder inflammation. Inflammation means that a part of the body is swollen, red, or irritated. Usually, cystitis is caused by a UTI and UTIs occur when bacteria go into the urethra or bladder and starts multiplying. This may also happen with any […]
Stunning yellow blooms are brightening up this town in Devon thanks to one man’s legacy and dream of his; he left more than 2 million pounds to a community association which he wanted to be used for planting these flowers. Keith Owen was an investment banker from Canada who was […]
The yields of certain crops may be increased if they’re covered in a material that will boost the red light they’re receiving. A simple tech like using red plastic can help feed the growing population of the planet, though additional research is necessary to see if this has any effect […]
Adding colorful house plants is an amazing way to bring more style and freshness to your home, and in every part of it, including the kitchen. We spent a lot of time there, prepping meals and eating, so why not make it as lovelier as possible! Plants don’t just decorate […]
What if we were able to closely track plants’ health, similarly to when we use a monitor to track our heartbeat? According to researchers, they’re closer to achieving this goal by using a microsensor that can be inserted into stems and leaves of crops to monitor their health and productivity. […]
Bumblebees are doing more than just bumbling around our gardens-they’re assessing plants and checking out which flowers are the richest with pollen and nectar. The relationship between flowers and pollinators goes back some 130 million years. When checking out plants, these insects leave behind scent marks that inform them which […]
Keeping the soil in our garden healthy and nourished is essential if we want to grow beautiful and productive plants. But, it doesn’t necessarily mean we’re supposed to use chemical fertilizers. They work fast because they feed the plant directly; however, they don’t nourish the soil with the nutrients it […]
Have you ever dreamed of a veggie garden where you never need to pull out weeds or to bend over and take them out? If you have a garden, you probably thought of this at least once. If you want to ease gardening, protect your knees, and make it more […]
For a country that’s affluent, the US has a usually high proportion of individuals residing in warm-to-tropical climates; however, these are the ideal breeding grounds for parasites. The reality is that more and more ‘third-world’ parasites are becoming endemic to the West. Already 60 million people have toxoplasma gondii or […]
In its native Europe, St John’s wort was highly appreciated for its healing properties that the settlers actually took it with them in the New World. The name comes from the fact that the flowers were traditionally harvested on the Catholic Saint’s Day in honor of the nativity of St […]