Can Your Cellphone Give You Cancer?
You probably spend more time on your cell phone than any other device. Some folks spend more time on the phone than with other human beings. A new study suggests that cell phones can cause cancer — but don’t quit calling or downloading just yet. The study involved rats and mice, not people. The study shows that radiation emanating from...
What Should Facebook Really Be Used For?
A Utah apartment complex has demanded that tenants friend them on Facebook as a requirement of their leasing agreement. It also asked them to sign a release allowing the complex to post photos of residents and their visitors on the site. Residents are outraged and lawyers question the legality of the move. “The biggest issue that I have with it...
Would You Forgive $15 Million In Medical Debt? He Just Did (& you can too)
Comedian John Oliver has brought renewed attention to the nationwide debt crisis, but he isn't the only one who can help people struggling with debt. For anyone who didn't see it, on Sunday night's episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, Oliver announced he had purchased and forgiven nearly $15 million in medical debt. The huge give away came at the...
Should Police Know Your Cellphone Location Anytime They Want?
A bill that would have forced telephone companies to share location date of customers with police has failed in the House of Representatives. Those who opposed the bill argued that the bill is simply a thinly veiled effort at broad government surveillance of citizens, while supporters focused on the potential for saving lives. The Kelsey Smith Act The Kelsey Smith Act...
Autistic Boy Reads To Shelter Dogs
A 6-year-old California boy with autism regularly reads to shelter dogs at Carson Animal Shelter, Gardena. Jacob Tumalan began reading to shelter dogs after accompanying his aunt and cousin who are regular volunteers at the shelter. While loud noises and lots of activity are generally a problem for him, that’s not the case at the shelter, where he stays...
Research Finds Link Between Poor Economy And Cancer Deaths
When the economy takes a downward turn, many things become difficult for many people. There are less jobs to go around, people are laid off from long-held positions, and many families have to scrimp and save to make ends meet. These are just a few of the many effects an economic crisis can have. Along with financial matters, it has...
What the Amish Understand About Our Healthcare System That We Don’t
A few days ago, I stumbled across an opinion piece from Quartz that examined the way in which the Amish people approach health care and how it is drastically different, and in most cases more effective, than the traditional Western approach to treating illness and disease. The article recounted a story narrated by John Keim, an elder and community leader...
Monster Cruise Ship Sets Sail From England
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas weighs 226,963 tons, the largest such vessel ever launched. By comparison, a ship launched in April 1912 from Southampton weighed 52,310 tons and was 330 feet shorter, but it was the biggest ship of the era. Her name was Titanic. The Harmony of the Seas maiden voyage didn’t end up like that tragic liner,...
5 Hazards That May Be Lurking In Your Public Swimming Pool
During a summer heatwave, there's nothing more refreshing than diving into the water to cool off. Some people are fortunate enough to live near oceans, or fresh, clean rivers and lakes. Many of us, however, simply do not have this option, and turn to public pools for our swimming enjoyment. However, while we may feel that these places are safe...
Ex-Biggest Losers Claim They Were Pressured Into Taking Drugs
Earlier this month, the reality TV show The Biggest Loser was in the hot seat after a six-year study revealed that many of the contestants experienced post-show weight gain due to slower metabolisms and reduced hormone levels as a result of rapid weight loss during the show. Now, NBC's The Biggest Loser is in the hot seat once again,...
