Things Worth Noting
Mold in damp homes often causes allergy-like symptoms: stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, itchy/watery eyes, throat irritation, and skin rashes. People with asthma may have worse attacks, and prolonged exposure can lead to sinus problems or rare lung inflammation. Some report chronic fatigue, brain fog, headaches, joint pain, mood changes, digestive issues, and […]
In 2025, scientists discovered thriving microbial life in deadly electric-blue mud from deep-sea mud volcanoes near the Mariana Trench. This caustic serpentinite goo has a bleach-like pH of up to 12.6 and almost no nutrients, yet it hosts extremophilic archaea and bacteria with special cell membranes that resist extreme alkalinity. Powered entirely by serpentinization—a natural […]
When you need money fast and you’re living paycheck to paycheck, these 8 proven moves can get you $200–$1,000 quickly and safely. Start same-day delivery or driving gigs for $20–$40/hour with instant cashouts. Sell unused clothes, electronics, or gift cards locally or online for cash today. Donate plasma twice a week—new donors often earn $800–$1,200 […]
Student loan forgiveness in 2025 offers real relief through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF: 120 payments while working full-time for government/nonprofit), Teacher Loan Forgiveness (up to $17,500), income-driven repayment plans (IDR: 20-25 years to forgiveness), and discharges for closed schools or borrower defense. Only federal Direct Loans qualify directly; FFEL/Perkins often need consolidation. New laws […]
Rising allergies like food allergies, asthma, and eczema are linked to poor gut health caused by pesticide exposure. Pesticides such as glyphosate disrupt the gut microbiome, killing beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) and reducing microbial diversity. This dysbiosis weakens the gut barrier, triggers chronic inflammation, and impairs immune tolerance, making the body overreact to harmless allergens […]
Pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) causes extreme mood swings, irritability, and mania in kids, often overlapping with ADHD or anxiety and resisting standard treatments. A key study in Frontiers in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry found 92% of 37 PBD children in a Lyme-endemic area had tick-borne infections like Lyme (Borrelia burgdorferi), Babesia, Bartonella, or Mycoplasma, with […]
Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EQ or emotional quotient, is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions while also perceiving and influencing the feelings of others. Coined by psychologists in the 1990s and popularized through extensive research, EQ encompasses key components: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. High EQ contributes to […]
Cancer hates a body with strong defenses: a robust immune system spots neoantigens and destroys tumors via immunoediting, while apoptosis and senescence stop damaged cells from dividing. Healthy mitochondria block the Warburg effect by favoring oxygen over sugar metabolism, and autophagy cleans up faulty parts during fasting. Cut sugar and arginine to starve cancer, eat […]
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and phthalates in plastics disrupt hormones, lowering testosterone and causing feminization in men—reduced masculinity, poor sperm quality, and fertility issues. These hormone disruptors mimic estrogen or block androgens, harming the HPG axis, steroidogenesis, and spermatogenesis. Common EDCs include DEHP, PFAS, DDT, and PCBs, entering via food, water, and skin. Effects […]
China’s stone paper, made from desert sand rich in calcium carbonate, is a tree-free, eco-friendly alternative to traditional paper. Using 80% ground minerals mixed with 20% HDPE resin and agricultural waste like cotton stalks, it requires no water, no trees, no bleach, and emits up to 60% less carbon. Produced in regions like Xinjiang, it […]