Despite being considered a “very highly developed” nation, the U.S. is lacking when it comes to medical care. When you think about the fact that methadone treatment success rates are up to almost 90%, the importance of affordable healthcare becomes apparent. But we are the only country out of 58 in that category that does […]
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. In fact, approximately 45% of millennials work out regularly. From a simple 30-minute walk to the strength building exercise that weight lifters undergo, your body only gets stronger and healthier the more active you are. Now, it seems that your memory might as well. A new study […]
The U.S alone holds over 45% of the global pharmaceutical market. Our nation is responsible for guaranteeing the quality and efficacy of these vital products, from vaccines to diabetes medications. Unfortunately, many pharmaceuticals are dependent on strict temperature controls in order to remain effective, and not all cities and towns are nearby the manufacturing locations; […]
At this time last year, the talk of the country was the University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC). For the first time in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament, a 16-seed (UMBC) defeated a 1-seed (Virginia). The world loved this Cinderella story and then quickly got over it. This year, though the basketball […]
Across the globe, the four most common metals used within the construction sector are stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and carbon steel. Carbon sequestration is the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of various forms of this chemical in order to mitigate or combat global warming. This process has been proposed as a […]
Childhood obesity is at an all-time high in the United States. With an increase in unhealthy foods, more time spent in front of screens, and only 43% of six to 11-year olds getting the recommended 60 minutes of exercise each day, there is what some may call an obesity epidemic among U.S. children. And now a new […]
It would be an understatement to say that buying your first home can be a stressful process. From choosing the right location to finding a home that suits your wants and needs, there is a lot that goes into buying a home. But perhaps the most difficult part of buying your first home is saving […]
On October 1, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation for the county’s environmental director to oversee project proposals that could harm wildlife in parks throughout the county. This came as a result of around 50 trees being painted in Oregon Ridge Park as an advocacy mission. Painting trees seemed like an innocent enough venture; not […]
Daylight Savings Time is ending soon, and everyone in the United States will be turning their clock back one hour on November 4. This annual ritual irritates many Americans, but at least it’s only a one-hour difference. Try waking up and suddenly only having six days on the calendar, or having to change your clocks […]
Two new studies show that breaking a bone not only reduces bone density near the fracture site but actually reduces bone density throughout the injured person’s body. According to Science Daily, the two studies from UC Davis may have finally explained the link between initial and secondary bone fractures. According to Blaine Christiansen, who lead […]
