Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost

Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost

India is a tropical country. However, even in a country that receives enough sunshine most of the year, many citizens suffer from vitamin D deficiency. The paradox is due to urban lifestyles, cultural habits, and environmental elements like pollution. Let’s take a closer look. Vitamin D deficiency in Indians A May 2024 cohort study that … Read more

Invasive peach blossom jellyfish spreading through B.C. waterways

Invasive peach blossom jellyfish spreading through B.C. waterways

Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish made its way into a lake in British Columbia. Exactly how it arrived is not clear, researchers say — perhaps it was in aquarium water — but decades later, thousands of genetic clones of the same organism have been spotted in 34 waterways around the province. … Read more

Women are grumpier than men during the winter months, according to research | UK | Travel

Women are grumpier than men during the winter months, according to research | UK | Travel

Women are grumpier than men during the winter months, according to research. A poll, of 2,011 adults, found six in 10 females admit to being in a bad mood between December and February – compared to just 48 percent of males. Miserable weather was the top reason women feel this way (87 percent), while men … Read more