A measles outbreak in Texas is a major warning sign of a public health calamity, experts say. According to the Houston Chronicle, five cases of measles were reported in the last week in the greater Houston area, making Texas the 11th state to report a measles outbreak in 2019. The five cases were announced Monday, […]
Today’s medicine and technology have made diagnosing, treating, and managing medical conditions easier than ever. Tools like cardiac catheterization can help diagnose and treat heart disease along with several other methods for treating other conditions. But when it comes to pain, everyone manages it differently. Vacations and relaxing can actually help with some heart issues. In fact, […]
The European Union will be curbing its steel imports in response to U.S. steel tariffs. According to Reuters, the EU imposed a quota on low-cost steel imports on Saturday, February 2, to alleviate the concerns of EU steel producers. The two precious metals most often used in jewelry are alloys of silver and gold. Sheet metal […]
Mold is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellus filaments called hyphae. These fungi can be large, produce a rotten odor, and can completely ruin a residential or commercial property if left unattended. It only takes 48 hours for mold to set in and the longer an area remains moist, the more likely […]
With a market share of around 10%, the United States is the second largest construction market worldwide and continues to grow. Many manufacturing and industrial sectors are experiencing rapid growth, which is to be expected — but what’s unexpected, experts say, is the consistent construction of new hotels and hospitality structures in spite of “costly […]
The effects of back pain on the quality of life can last long after a patient has recovered. According to a new study published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research under the American College of Rheumatology, one out of every five patients with back pain report persistent disability, pain, and use of health care. […]
Botulinum toxin is a neurotic protein that temporarily paralyzes muscles when injected. It relaxes the muscles and causes a smoothing of the overlying skin, making it a very popular option to treat wrinkles in the cosmetics industry. Botox is great for tending to facial issues but actually has many other uses, as well. In addition […]
With over 50% of American marriages ending in divorce, loneliness has become fairly common in today’s society. Feelings of loneliness are something everyone experiences throughout life, however. While loneliness is a common emotion, a new study from the University of California San Diego found that moderate to severe loneliness isn’t just fleeting throughout adulthood, but […]
When celebrities get new tattoos, they tend to show them off to the public pretty quickly. But Justin Bieber has been laying low with his new ink since mid-2018. However, the artist who did the tattoo has finally posted a picture revealing the tattoo — it says “grace” in thin, delicate linework right above Bieber’s […]
As Millennials age and start to settle down, it seems that they may be affecting the divorce rate. However, the reasons behind this might be more complicated than they first seem. Millennials are changing the way long-term relationships work, and the divorce rates are starting to reflect this. Decline in Divorce Rates While the U.S. […]