New guidelines have been released that praise the effects of therapy over medication as the most beneficial treatment option for those who suffer from insomnia. Released in their Annals of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends cognitive behavioral therapy for treating insomnia. This method, known as CBT,…

Fred, a police K-9 dog from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, trains and participates in an intense physical fitness test two times a year. “He almost took my arm off,” Lt. Kurt Schiappacasse said, referring to training sessions where he has to act as a “suspect” and have Fred viciously…

A new study has shown that eating fruits and vegetables as a child can decrease a woman’s chance of breast cancer. Researchers in the United States have polled 90,000 nurses over the course of 20 years. These nurses kept track the foods in their diet when they were early adults,…

Researchers at Iowa State University have truly made a breakthrough by designing a new, leather-like biodegradable material from tea byproducts, of all things. The new material could be used to make clothing, shoes, or handbags — basically anything that leather is currently used for. When you consider that the average…

Prices are moving on up, forcing residents to move away, according to a new report from real estate website Trulia. Major cities all across the United States are seeing increased numbers of residents relocating to other, more affordable places to live. The Bay Area, to be specific, has experienced the…

Mexican scientists are investigating the potential benefits of the blue agave plant in treating chronic pain. More and more Americans are dealing with chronic pain, with reports estimating that by 2030, 60% of all Baby Boomers will be managing a chronic condition. Osteoporosis, a disease that erodes the strength of…