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One baby can use up to 8,000 disposable diapers before being potty trained. Nicki’s Diapers looks at why these disposable diapers are dangerous to the environment.

Evidence suggests the virus that causes COVID-19 can impact the nervous system. Cognitive FX used information from scientific journals such as The Lancet Psychiatry to list the most common neurological effects of COVID-19. 

Stacker ranked 23 dog breeds by top speed, using data from the American Kennel Club, Vetstreet, and World’s Fastest Dogs.

Stacker researched how climate change and how it’s affecting weather and other natural phenomena in the United States.

Stacker surveyed recommendations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Fire Protection Association, American Red Cross, and other experts to compile this list of 28 steps everyone can take to prevent a fire or minimize fire damage.

Stacker compared recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other experts to compile this comprehensive list of what you need to pack in your emergency supply kit.

Stacker used resources from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other experts to compile a list to help prepare you for an earthquake.

Stacker researched official recommendations from the US Fire Administration, the Red Cross, and other experts to compile this list of 17 steps you should take after a fire.

Ro compiled a list of 10 nontraditional therapies to treat a variety of health conditions using various scientific and medical studies and websites.

Stacker examined the CDC’s Influenza Seasons Vaccination Coverage Trend Report to determine the states with the highest rates of influenza vaccination.

Hydragun looked at how chronic pain affects aspects of health including feelings of depression, sleep, and physical function, citing data from a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study.

The flu is a complicated, seasonal disease, which invites questions each year about why and how Americans should protect themselves against it. FindCare talked to a variety of medical professionals to answer 20 such questions.

Stacker highlights 15 safety tips for those buying toys for children. Readers will heighten their awareness about selecting toys, making sure they are age-appropriate, reading directions, and knowing the dangers of things like batteries, magnets, ribbons, and strings.

Stacker compiled recommendations from the National Weather Service, the Department of Homeland Security, and other experts to put together this list of steps to take after a winter storm hits. Whether you need a refresher, a checklist, or a boost of confidence if you’re already on top of all of these suggestions, we’re here to help you brush up on what to do and how to prepare for the aftermath of a winter storm.

Using data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Stacker summarized the last 100 hurricane seasons in the Atlantic Basin. Read on to learn which years and storms broke records over the last century.

Almond Cow compiled a list of 10 tips for going plastic-free, from reworking your hygiene routine to being a better shopper.

Stacker put together a list featuring information and statistics for each year of the past century using data from NOAA’s Climate at a Glance Series and Snowfall Extremes database.

Stacker collected 50 Hubble images, taken between 1990 and 2020, that express both the beauty of the universe and important scientific knowledge.

Stacker compiled a list of 25 virology terms to help individuals and communities gain a better understanding of the science of outbreaks and viruses, and to help them come to terms with the pandemic caused by COVID-19.

Stacker consulted a variety of health resources and information to compile this list of 25 natural ways to boost immune health.