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Science Lion Byte: Vaping Illness Outbreak Update - Jan. 31, 2020

Science Lion Byte: Vaping Illness Outbreak Update – Jan. 31, 2020

***Science Lion Media will pause coverage on the vaping outbreak as the public health issue has plateaued and appears to be reaching a resolution. Thank you for heeding the advice of health professionals and communicators to protect yourselves and others from unnecessary harm***

Please refer to our previous publicationfor a comprehensive background of the vaping illness outbreak in the United…

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CDC Reports First U.S. Case of Human-to-Human Transmission of 2019 Novel (Wuhan) Coronavirus

CDC Reports First U.S. Case of Human-to-Human Transmission of 2019 Novel (Wuhan) Coronavirus

On January 19, 2020, an initial reported outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus manifested in the city of Wuhan, the capital of the Hubei province of China. Unfortunately, upwards of ten thousand cases of infection have been reported, with the death toll eclipsing 200, as of today.

As fears began to swell regarding the potential global implications of the virus, this afternoon the director of…

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Sodium Intake and Your Health: A Tale of Two Standards

Sodium Intake and Your Health: A Tale of Two Standards

When it comes to making food pleasurable to the taste buds, adding salt to a cuisine definitely helps make that a reality. Salt has been known not just as a food additive for flavor enhancement, but for thousands of years, it has also been used as a preservative to extend the shelf-life of food.

However, as with many things in western society, the use of salt has become excessive.…

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Immunology Series - Part 1: What Actually is Immunology?

Immunology Series – Part 1: What Actually is Immunology?

Immunology. Say it with me: Imm-yuh-nah-lah-gee. Excellent! Now, let’s discuss what this weird-looking word means, and why it is important to us.

Immunology literally means the study (‘-ology’) of the immune system (‘immuno-‘). Wherever you see that ‘-ology’ suffix, understand that you’re dealing with the study of something.

When it comes to immunology, there are many different branches…

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Science Lion Byte: Vaping Illness Outbreak Update - Jan. 9, 2020

Science Lion Byte: Vaping Illness Outbreak Update – Jan. 9, 2020

Please refer to our previous publication for a comprehensive background of the vaping illness outbreak in the United States.

Here is a summary of the latest vaping-related lung illness data released by the CDC, as of January 9, 2019 at 1pm EST:

The CDC, as of December 4, 2019, has elected to only report hospitalized EVALI cases and related-deaths, regardless of hospitalization status.…

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https://science-lion.com/2019/12/06/science-lion-featured-guest-raven-hardy/

Science Lion Media had the opportunity to chat with Raven Hardy regarding her research on sickle cell disease, as well as how the disease has had an impact on her personal life. We'll be uploading the complete podcast episode soon! Check out this piece!

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https://science-lion.com/2019/11/21/nightmare-fuel-botflies-hijack-mosquitoes-to-lay-maggots-under-your-skin/

Another feature from the nightmare fuel series....you may need to suppress your urge to hurl at this one. You've been warned!

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https://science-lion.com/2019/11/21/science-lion-byte-vaping-illness-outbreak-nov-21-2019/

The latest update of the United States vaping illness epidemic.

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https://science-lion.com/2019/11/20/community-question-ac-fresh-air-or-stale/

Science Lion Community Question: AC- fresh air or stale?

My girlfriend insists that all air from outside is fresh air and stale air is what the air conditioning circulates.   Personally, I believe

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Science Lion For the Love of Pineapples – Science Lion Media Feature Post

Hello again everyone!The pineapple craze continues! As you may remember, I wrote ‘Patience is a Virtue When Growing Pineapples’, detailing m

Check out our most recent post that was featured on the blog "It's All About love"

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Science Lion To Teach is To Do

There is a quote that states, “He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches.” I have heard this quote during my time as an educator in public sc

Can you effectively teach something you can't do? Check out this take from Science Lion Media!

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Science Lion Smoking or Vaping, There’s No Escaping – UPDATED

Traditional smoking of cigarettes has become less appealing to the public over time, and there is still a significant segment of society tha

Check out our latest publication with the most up-to-date vaping statistics, based on the vaping illness outbreak in the U.S.

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Science Lion Nightmare Fuel- The Bobbit Worm

Lurking in the watery depths lies a worm spun from pure nightmare fuel- the Bobbit worm. Filmed by Khaled Sultani- Check out their other vid

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Science Lion Parting with Honeybees is Such Sweet Sorrow

Traditionally speaking, when we hear about honeybees, we think about insects that sting. We also think about pollination and of course by pr

Check out our piece on honeybees as we talk about their role in our lives, and why we need to protect their well-being.

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Is an anybody in or near Maryland, please keep an eye out, this is my friends daughter. She did not make it to school today and has not come home. (Some of you probably know her mom, same internet circles).

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I have like 5 followers, but I'm gonna share anyhow. I have known Lemlem's mother since the Jezebel days. Please share this post and help Lemlem get back home to her loving family.

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this is my friend's daughter, please share, especially if you or any of your mutuals are in the Rockville, MD area.

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Science Lion Smoking or Vaping, There’s No Escaping – UPDATED

Traditional smoking of cigarettes has become less appealing to the public over time, and there is still a significant segment of society tha

Check out our latest publication with the most up-to-date vaping statistics, based on the vaping illness outbreak in the U.S.

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Amphibians Are Going Extinct, The Cure For Cancer May Die With Them

There is a constant clamor for the “cure for cancer” and other medical miracles. Although the cancer research industry falls on plants and s