War, human trafficking and extreme poverty are some of the appalling experiences to which refugees are exposed, both before and during their flight. Experiences akin…

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Lana started writing for Ithacadaily.com in 2009. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Sydney, and a Diploma in Freelance Journalism from the Australian College of Journalism. After several years as a scientific writer, writing mainly in fields such as chemistry, electronics, heavy engineering, and RFID, Lana decided to return to university and has recently completed a BA in Literature. While she enjoys writing on many topics, science and know-how are her first love.
Researchers Reveal Staggering Effects of COVID-19 led Lockdowns on Americans’ Mental Health
When the novel coronavirus roared into the U.S., mental health took a back seat to physical health. The number one priority was ensuring hospitals would…
Facebook, Youtube Deletes Viral Plandemic Video on Coronavirus
Facebook and YouTube, stated Thursday that they had been removing a video that made medically unsubstantiated claims relating to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The 26-minute video dubbed…
Growers Increasing Prices of Illegal Drugs Amid Coronavirus
Coronavirus-related border constraints, lockdowns, and flight shortages are making unlawful drug dearer and tough to obtain all over the world, the United Nations Office on…
Veterans Fight Homelessness After Release from Military
Based on new research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, homelessness among US military veterans hardly ever occurs instantly after the military discharge, but instead takes…
Positive Health Beliefs Reduce Blood Pressure Post-Stroke
Having positive health beliefs—particularly, the notion that you can defend yourself from having another stroke—is connected to lower blood pressure among heart attack survivors, especially…
Study Recommends Consensual Non-monogamy as Healthy Option for Relationships
Consensual non-monogamy within a relationship confirmed only positive outcomes on life satisfaction and relationship quality for the first partners in a romantically involved couple—leading researchers…
Research Proves People with Aphantasia End up in Scientific Field
People with low or no visual imagery usually tend to work in scientific and mathematical industries than creative sectors, based on new research. Aphantasia, the…
New Research Says Self Compassion is Crucial During Crisis
Practicing self-compassion during distressing moments can have positive results on the brain and body, in response to research from The University of Queensland. Ph.D. candidate…
Reports Suggest Couples Feeling Strain of Home-confinement
With most people are spending months in home confinement, couples are facing a scinario probably none ever occured before: Being in each other’s ways all…