New research suggests that lowering the alcohol content in beer and wine could reduce the harmful effects of drinking overall. Current estimates suggest that one in four deaths among people age 20 to 39 is connected to alcohol and that drinking accounts for 3.3 million deaths worldwide every year. By reducing the average ethanol (pure…
“There’s an app for that” has become the common response to many problems that once plagued humanity. However, that wasn’t the case until quite recently for one of the most serious life roadblocks afflicting more than 6 million women: trouble getting pregnant. Luckily, a new product has hit the market: a bracelet that connects to (you…
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., but researchers have recently completed the first phase III clinical trial for a drug that targets a specific protein linked to the progression of the disease. The protein in question is called tau, and is responsible for forming twisted fibers in the brain…
Even though there are 7.8 million workers in the U.S. construction industry who understand that their job is more dangerous than a typical office job, they may not be aware that many innocuous everyday objects and activities can be potentially dangerous to their health. Take watching television, for example. According to a Japanese study released…
It’s recommended that everyone participate in regular exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, the elderly may need to exercise a bit more to lower their chances of cardiac issues. “We had hoped to see a trend for reduced heart disease events,” said Dr. Anne B. Newman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Center for…
Less than five percent of adults exercise for 30 minutes or more per day, and only one-third of all adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week. But the popular app Pokemon Go is looking to change that. Pokemon Go, which Nintendo released less than a month ago, requires players, aka trainers, to…
Research shows that over half of all business have acquired a customer through their company blog, but for Republican Nominee Donald Trump, many can argue that his Twitter account and unique point of view is responsible for his rising, political success. And it is exactly that outspoken point of view that many are worried about….
A recent poll by the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that 76% of clinicians believe there are medical benefits in the use of medical marijuana. However, it’s former NFL star Ricky Williams who’s taking that belief one step further. Although the media has perpetuated the lazy and sedentary pothead stereotype, Williams wants to showcase…
A judge in Multnomah County dismissed a lawsuit on July 13 that sought to end tent camping and sidewalk sleeping. According to Oregon Live, the lawsuit was filed by business and neighborhood groups alike. Court documents state that the lawsuits ask the court to end the epidemic of widespread camping that has existed in Portland…
Scientists at Microsoft have discovered something pretty amazing, according to The New York Times. They have demonstrated that by analyzing huge samples of search engine queries, they may be able to identify certain internet users with pancreatic cancer — before they receive a diagnosis. The study about the analysis was published earlier this week in…
