It has been known for some time that smoking has some serious health implications. Tobacco use alone accounts for 500,000 deaths in the United States each year. And, since 1964, smoking-related illnesses have claimed the lives of more than 20 million people. The cost of smoking doesn’t end there though. How Much Does Smoking Cost? […]
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it would launch tools to help you fight social media addiction. The tools, which haven’t been released yet, are designed to help you manage your time on Facebook and Instagram. The new features being rolled out by Facebook aim to address recent concerns about social media’s impact on mental health. […]
Season six of Orange is the New Black was released on Netflix this weekend. This is sending thousands of people into a weekend of sitting around, binge-watching TV. Although everyone is in need of a restful weekend from time-to-time, there may be some serious health risks to the amount of time we spend sitting – or […]
As the summer comes to an end, many people are headed to the beach one last time before the weather cools down again. There is nothing better than slipping off your sandals and getting your toes in the sand, but you may want to think twice before doing so. A number of teenagers contracted hookworms […]
Did you follow the rage that was created few months ago when a group of scientists discovered living bacteria inside a bottle of hairspray? This is probably the best ever example behind the reasons why cosmetic products should be preserved properly. If you’ve done your biology classes rightly while in school, you’ll be aware of […]
Your sleeping and eating habits have a direct impact on your overall health, whether you realize it or not. In fact, a recent study found the time you eat dinner each day may decrease your risk of developing cancer. The study, which was published in the International Journal of Cancer, found that individuals who ate dinner […]
A 17-year old boy from Virginia is recovering in the hospital after a giant hogweed plant, pictured above, left him with second-and-third degree burns all over his face and body. According to People, Alex Childres was working a landscaping job when he chopped one of these plants down. The plant’s sap is known to cause […]
Organic food is popular in America. As of Spring 2017, approximately 55 million people were purchasing some form or organic food, representing a 37 percent increase over a five year period. As stores like Whole Foods came to previously untapped markets and more grocery chains released their own organic lines, finding organic food has also […]
The legalization of marijuana has been a point of debate in the United States for years. However, things appear to be looking up for pro-legalization advocates. Nearly six in 10 Americans supported legalization in early 2018 and a new FDA approved cannabis drug – Epidiolex – suggests investors may reconsider investing in marijuana stocks. About The FDA […]
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price for a new light vehicle is $35,411. Even the lowest priced new cars will usually run over $12,000. While that number may not be a surprise. Due to the high cost of some prescription drugs; many consumers are caught off guard when it’s time to pick up […]
