From Pride March sponsorships to entire fashion lines dedicated to the community, it’s no secret that retailers have been marketing to LGBTQ+ consumers for a long time. But during Pride month in June, even retailers that don’t normally cater to the community are out showing their support. Nike in particular has made a statement this […]
Inequality of Dental Care in America Causes Helplessness, Suffering, and Agony
Our teeth are killing us. If it goes untreated, a diseased tooth can clot the veins in the neck, infect the brain, and spread within the sinus tissues. And when bacteria reaches the brain, it can cause bacterial meningitis and death. Even though this sounds like a rare occurrence, New Republic is quick to point […]
Traveling This Summer? Experts Caution Vacationers About Protecting Information From Hackers
It’s no secret that Americans love vacations — 37% of families say that vacations make them more happy than any other family activity. Additionally, more than 11% of U.S. households headed by 35-54-year-olds own an RV, exceeding the 9.3% ownership rates of those 55 and over. However, today’s technology gives hackers the upper hand in stealing […]
Alzheimer’s Patients Health Declining Faster After Gum Disease
Currently, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. That number could more than triple by 2050 to 16 million as well. As millions of Americans struggle with Alzheimer’s, nearly half (47.2) of adults over the age of 30 years old have some sort of periodontal disease, too. Thanks to recent studies […]
NYC Airbnb Crackdown Means Trouble For Landlords (And Housecleaners)
Airbnb, the popular home-renting platform, has had its share of issues, especially when apartment-dwellers decide to rent out their rooms. In places like New York City, landlords and tenants alike have faced fines for renting out their domiciles through the service. The Big Apple may be cracking down on violators, but it’s had an unintended […]
Hawii’s Secret Illegal Water Slide
There’s a secret, illegal, water slide in Hawaii. That’s right, an illegal water slide on a tropical island, in the middle of a beautiful forested location, right in Waipio Valley. The slide is actually a 35-foot irrigation flume on top of a concrete pool and requires a lot of work to get to. To get […]
OSHA Suspends Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting Rule
The Labor Department suspended an Obama-era rule on May 17 that requires companies to electronically report their injury and illness records. This movement effectively keeps all injury and illness records from the public for the time being. The Labor Department and OSHA have required companies to keep worker injury and illness records since 1971. Considering […]
Study: Ancient Human Teeth Reveal History of Vitamin D Deficiency
It’s no secret that teeth are important tools for humans and animals alike. They allow us to eat, help us speak, and make for a handy weapon in a pinch. In many cases, teeth have even been used to make jewelry, much like the oldest jewelry ever discovered, 100,000-year old beads made from Nassarius shells. […]
Cancer Researchers Stumble Upon Hair Loss Discovery
Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center identified cells that give direct rise to hair. It’s a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for thinning and graying hair, but it wasn’t exactly the discovery they were seeking at first. Dr. Lu Le, an Associate Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern, explained that the original […]
In East Texas, Severe Spring Showers Bring May Con Men
The recent violent storms in Texas left neighborhoods in shambles, causing the communities throughout Dallas-Fort Worth to be extremely damaged. “It was just large swath after large swath of devastation,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott, referring to the seven confirmed tornadoes that hit East Texas earlier this month. According to NBCDFW, the storm left four […]