You think the cold and flu are causing your temperature to rise? While these things could be the culprit, there are a number of other things that can cause your body temperature to rise. Some of these you probably haven’t considered. Infections are a big cause of elevated temperatures. Usually infections are associated with high…

Most pet owners already know that spending time with their cats and dogs makes them feel better, but now there is scientific evidence to back that claim up. Researchers from Washington State University found physiological evidence that spending a mere 10 minutes petting a cat or dog will lower ones stress levels. “Just 10 minutes…

Scientists are examining how humans may look in the future due to more time spent using technology. They believe that the human body will change drastically. We know that technology can negatively impact the human body – carpal tunnel syndrome and eye strain are just a few effects of long technology use. So it may…

By now, you have probably heard the idea that vaccinations cause autism. You’ve probably also heard about those claims being completely false. Some parents, however, still are refusing to take those chances. At an alarming rate, families are choosing to not have their children vaccinated, and doing so through religious exception. Vaccination laws allow for…

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