Baltimore’s Metro Subway line has been dubbed unsafe after a review released by the Maryland Transit Administration revealed numerous problems. According to the Baltimore Sun, the MTA released a review by the American Public Transportation Association on the subway line’s issues. The review, released Thursday, August 30, revealed that the Metro Subway line has failed […]
Flights have never been safer, but frequent flying may be taking a toll on your health. According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health, flight attendants and possibly other frequent flyers are at higher risk for breast cancer, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancers. Researchers surveyed 1,642 flight attendants and asked them to […]
The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday: grilling, pool parties, family and friends, and fireworks. Unfortunately, it also means a rise in alcohol consumption which is especially dangerous around grills, pools, fireworks… and cars. Driving under the influence has been a prime public safety concern for the past few decades for good reason, […]
Over the last few years, yoga has become increasingly popular across the United States. The top three reasons people do yoga involve the overall enjoyment of yoga itself, as well as the health and stress relief benefits. “Yoga is really effective because it’s so tangible,” said Jessica Mei Gershen, a certified yoga instructor and founder of Yoga For […]
A Maryland community bank is one of few American banks to open accounts with cannabis companies. According to The Washington Post, Severn Savings Bank has been allowing cannabis companies to open bank accounts while other banks across the U.S. refuse cannabis businesses despite their legality. Severn account holders who operate cannabis-related businesses are unable to […]
In a time when more advancements in science and technology are being made than ever before, recognizing the best and brightest stars among us becomes imperative. To that end, the Maryland Science Center and the Maryland Academy of Scientists have selected and announced the winners of the 2017 Outstanding Young Scientist and Outstanding Young Engineer […]
Tiny houses might be all the rage on real estate shows, but they’re more than just a trendy option for those looking to downsize. In fact, they could pose a lot of promise for many Maryland residents with special needs, as well as those who are homeless throughout the state. The average American moves house approximately […]
ITT Technical Institute in Owings Mills was shut down last summer by the U.S. Department of Education, due to the institute being out of compliance with accreditation standards. The education department has since then been taking a closer look at for-profit educational institutions. “Know Before You Enroll” is a new public awareness campaign that has […]
Crisfield is banning together to put a stop to the opioid addiction epidemic taking over cities, both large and small, around the country. Citizens are beginning to share their own stories about opioid and heroin addiction, and leaders and citizens alike are talking about what needs to be done to help their fellow citizens. Erik […]
A new study by the University of Maryland School Of Medicine found that inflammation may have a larger role in Diabetes than once thought. News-Medicalreports that inflammation may impact the body’s ability to metabolize glucose, increasing insulin resistance. The study was originally published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. With 1.4 million Americans diagnosed with Diabetes every year, it […]
