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How to get rid of visceral fat: Four ways to get a flatter stomach and avoid any dangers
VISCERAL fat is a type of body fat that surrounds your organs and can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease. So how can you get rid of it?
The government issued an official warning about the ‘dangers’ of vaginal rejuvenation
Thomson Reuters Vaginal Rejuvenation is a laser-based “therapy” intended to approve the appearance of the vagina. According to the FDA, some companies deceptively market the procedure. FDA Commissioner Scott Gotlieb said on Twitter that the procedure can cause burning, scarring, or chronic pain. The FDA has alerted seven companies about their inappropriate marketing and […]
The dangers of blue-green algae: microbe is lethal to animals and harmful to humans
Ecologists are warning people in Fredericton that a blue-green algae bloom may be behind the sudden deaths of three dogs who died after swimming in the St. John River. Here’s what you need to know about the pesky microbe and its troubling consequences.
Seek Elytiv Carries Dungeon Dangers In Small Spaces
There’s a lot of discover in video games, and one of the best discoveries to make is a hidden one! Seek Elytiv is full of these discoveries, all within a 3×3 grid where every tile counts. Explore what may feel small at first and unravel the poetic story as you dive into every nook and […]
Elon Musk said the 2 things that stress him out most are Tesla Model 3 production and the dangers of AI
Joe Skipper/Reuters Elon Musk said there are two things stressing him out most: production delays with the Tesla Model 3 and the dangers of artificial intelligence. Speaking at South by Southwest, Musk told Tesla fans, “We’re making good progress. But it’s a huge amount of work.” Musk also warned of the dangers of AI as […]
Canadian researcher warns parents about dangers of high-caffeine energy drinks
A Calgary researcher is working to warn parents, coaches and doctors about the potential dangers of energy drinks, which contain high levels of caffeine, can be found near sports drinks in convenience stores and are often marketed in a way that appeals to kids.
Alzheimer’s: Elderly warned of the dangers in taking those daytime naps
DAYTIME dozing could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease in older people, research claims.
Alzheimer's: Elderly warned of the dangers in taking those daytime naps
US scientists found those with disturbed night-time sleep patterns, leading to daytime snoozing, were more likely to have the first traces of the disease – and they occur much earlier than thought. Researchers said it was unclear if disturbed sleep put people at risk of Alzheimer’s or if disease-related brain changes caused disrupted sleep rhythms. […]
The Dangers of Keeping Women Out of Tech
The number of women in computer science has steadily decreased since the 80s. The industry needs to change—and it could take a lesson from Maria Klawe. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a5518c2518f3a0d0b9b46f3/master/pass/MariaKlawe_horizontal.jpg