Mexico’s Soda Tax Means Healthier Lifestyles
In Mexico, the average individual drinks around 43 gallons of soda each year. In a country where 70 percent of the adult population is...
One Junk-Food Meal May Trigger Metabolic Disease Signals
The season of overindulgence is upon us as Thanksgiving is a mere two weeks away. For many Americans, Thanksgiving, or any holiday, may be...
CDC Says the Spread of a New Superbug Is Cause for...
Ever since the introduction of antibiotics nearly 100 years ago, they have been used to successfully treat many bacterial illnesses. However, confusion in the...
Our Ancient Ancestors Were Healthier, Slept Less and Better
How much sleep are you getting every night? Are you waking refreshed and ready for the day ahead? Despite all our modern conveniences, special...
Solar Plant Pumping Out Tons of Carbon Emissions
The $2.2 billion Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System located in California’s Mojave Desert may not be as “green” as taxpayers were led to believe....
Cannabis Tech Startups Bring Marijuana to Your Doorstep Like Dominos
The marijuana industry is big business. It was estimated at $2.4 billion in 2014, a 74 percent increase from the previous year, and is...
What the Heck Is Nomophobia and Do You Have It?
Put down your phone and think. Think about how many minutes you spend with this piece of metal each day. I don’t mean how...
Is Exercise a Natural Fountain of Youth for Your Body?
It goes without saying that physical activity is good for you. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week to...
18th Century Burial Vaults Uncovered Under Streets of New York
Workers upgrading a water main were surprised after unearthing an approximately 200-year-old burial vault. The skeletons of roughly nine to 12 people were uncovered...
A Calorie Isn’t Just a Calorie When It’s Sugar, New Study...
We’ve heard it for years: Americans eat too much sugar. Even when we try to be good, hidden sugar can make its way into...
