Medical marijuana advocate and offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, Eugene Monroe, has courageously donated $80,000 to fund medical marijuana research at the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Monroe, the only NFL player to...
Genetically modified crops continue to be a very controversial topic in the United States and abroad. While proponents point to the benefits to farmers and increased crop production from GMO seeds, concerned health and environmental groups point to the...
Growing up, we were always told in school, “Don't cave in to peer pressure.” Whether it was in health class learning about the effects of smoking, or parents ensuring that we behaved, peer pressure is something we generally associate...
Some weeks back, amidst the height of Bernie vs. Hillary and shouts of “Little Marco” and “Lyin’ Ted,” the TV journalist John Stossel moderated the Libertarian Party debate. Broadcast on the Fox Business channel, the debate included the party’s...
In the world of coffee shops, Starbucks is king. Sure, you may prefer Dunkin’ Donuts or a local independent shop, but the fact remains that Starbucks is everywhere and they add an average of two stores around the world...
Our healthcare system needs “fundamental changes.” That’s according to more than 2,000 physicians who are calling for a government run single-payer healthcare system. According to the proposal published in the American Journal of Public Health, the Affordable Care Act...
There are some pretty dangerous places in the world. Countries like Iraq and Syria, for example, offer danger around every corner. By comparison, the United States is a safe place to live. But do we actually feel safe?
A recent...
In the face of an ever-growing body of scientific research proving that gluten-containing products are extremely harmful to our health, many people have adopted a gluten-free way of life. This involves cutting out wheat, barley and rye, and any...
Federal officials are currently considering whether to grant permits for the largest seismic surveys ever to take place in the Atlantic Ocean. No such exploration has taken place since 1988, and current estimates of undersea oil and gas resources...
Most savvy Internet users can identify a scam a mile off: Poorly spelled emails demanding a recipient’s Social Security number are clearly not on the up-and-up. But not all scams are so easy to spot. Some are designed to...
