A legal recreational drug that some people enjoy is alcohol (or ethyl alcohol, ethanol). Most people over the age of 18 have tried alcohol at one time point in their lives, and a little over half say they’ve drank in the past month. Read more here – https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-facts-and-statistics. The legal […]
Daily Archives: August 21, 2019
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A drug is a substance that causes changes in the chemical and biological processes in the body. This is a very general term, and thus, drugs can fit into several categories, both beneficial and harmful to human health. Medicine is defined as a drug that is meant to prevent, diagnose, […]
While the Earth is covered in water, most of that water is not useful for human consumption. Globally, we are already suffering from fresh water shortages and water contamination issues. Our oceans are vital for regulating global temperature, providing a food source for humans, and providing oxygen in the atmosphere. […]
There are certain things in our environment that can increase our change of illness. Sun exposure is important for Vitamin D generation in our bodies, but too much can be dangerous. Too much sun, specifically UV radiation (which includes tanning beds), can increase your risk of skin cancer. Make sure […]
Climate change is largely driven by emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Where do these gases come from? Read more here – https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions. The largest proportion of emissions come from cars, trucks, buses, planes and so on. Over 90% of these vehicles use petroleum-based fuels. Changes to these trends […]
You may have heard the term global warming, or the more current term climate change. But how can this affect our help? And what is it, exactly? The Earth’s climate fluctuates, as can be seen in the history of our ice ages. However, right now we are experiencing a period […]
