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New research reveals that dinosaurs were struggling to survive long before the K-T extinction event (asteroid strike).  
For years, kids have been taught that the dinosaurs were likely wiped out by an asteroid strike that hit present-day Mexico around 66 million years ago. The image presented is one of a thriving dinosaur society entirely wiped out almost overnight, as the asteroid barreled through the atmosphere at the […]

Dinosaurs Were Struggling to Survive Before Asteroid Strike

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hurricane
With hurricane season kicking off, we are already seeing storms hit certain parts of the nation. Whether or not you live in an affected area, understanding how to prepare for a hurricane is important. There is not much you can do to stop a natural event from occurring, but the […]

A Guide to Hurricane Preparedness

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health information
The internet has been a saving grace with its quick access to information. This has been especially true with health information. The only problem with the internet is that everyone can be a contributor. Meaning that not all information is going to be reliable and accurate. So, how will you […]

Identifying Reliable Health Information

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generic brand-name drugs
As with most other products and services in the health care field, Americans spend a lot of money on medications. In 2020 alone, the United States spent 358.7 billion dollars on prescription drugs. Although generic medications account for the majority of prescriptions filled, brand-name medications are responsible for the majority […]

What is the Difference Between Generic and Brand-Name Drugs?

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Ultrasound. Microplastics have been found in the human placenta.
Microplastics were found in human placentas for the first time. While it has been made clear that plastic is a problem within our environment, a new study sheds light on the alarming news that plastic is also invading the placenta and likely the developing baby. This is a concerning revelation […]

Italian Study Reveals Microplastics in Placentas

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assisted living
Accepting that your parents are getting older and may need assisted living can be hard. You may start to notice that they require more help doing normal activities. For example, they may no longer be able to move around their house on their own. However, not all signs are so […]

How to Know When Your Parents Require Assisted Living

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