No More Pretending: D.A.R.E. Says Cannabis No Longer A Gateway Drug
I don't smoke pot, but if I had a medical condition that warranted its use, I would use it without a doubt. I probably...
Stress May Mess With Spacial Awareness
It's a plain and simple fact that many of us in this country are way too stressed, way too much of the time. Besides...
The Meat Industry Is Taking A Devastating Toll On U.S. Rivers
Most of us are aware of the horrors that factory farming inflicts on animals. We've also reported on the many dangers of eating processed...
Fast-Food Commercials Are Effective — And They May Be Making Kids...
Advertising is an art and a science that is specifically designed to get into the mind of the beholder and stay there. Commercials targeted...
Nature’s “Oil Spills” May Benefit The Ocean
We all know that accidental oil spills (such as those from tankers) are devastating to our oceans and the marine life that inhabits them....
Why Parents Who Don’t Give Their Kids Chores Are Doing Them...
As a parent of a preschool-aged child, I know how hard it can be to make kids do anything — especially a household chore....
Crime Rates Are Down — Here’s Why
The media’s tendency to report on only bad news has many Americans convinced we’re swamped in crime, but really we’re rapidly approaching historically low...
How Much Wood Pulp Is In Your Parmesan?
Cheese is, no doubt, a delicious addition to many dishes. If you get a high-quality, organic cheese, it can have a lot of health...
Bizarre But True: The Real Story Of Ethanol Fuel And Corn
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, unless you’re a multimillion-dollar company with a wicked lobbying team. Then the road to hell...
Malls Are Dying, But Don’t Worry About The Economy
The shopping mall has been a notable presence in the American economy for decades. Iconic movies have featured its box stores, food courts and...
