The rising costs in medications have been a driving force in reform for the American healthcare system. Debates over healthcare in the U.S. came to a head this fall when Martin Shkreli, the CEO of KaloBios Pharmaceuticals, hiked up the price of a prescription medication often used to treat AIDS from $13.50 to $750 per…
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Reddit Users Share Horror Stories from Dating App Tinder
Tinder has quickly become the most popular option for singles looking to mingle on the internet, and one online forum is humorously exposing some of the most awkward experiences on the app. According to SMH.com, Tinder is a dating app in which users “swipe right” to match with potential suitors. Since swipes are usually made…
Researchers Make a Major Breakthrough in Autism Research
Autism research is an ongoing and extensive field, with few major breakthroughs as the years go by. But last week, researchers discovered something that could change the shape of neurological autism research: for the very first time, scientists have discovered a link between autistic behavior and a specific neurotransmitter in the brain. The study, published…
Holiday Tornado Rips Through the South
For many in the Northeast, the unseasonably warm temperatures had people celebrating Christmas in t-shirts and sweaters rather than turtlenecks and scarves. But down South, the warmer winter temperatures had more dire consequences. Right before Christmas Eve, a powerful storm ripped through the South, creating destruction in its path and taking the lives of at…
Kelley Blue Book Names Subaru Top Car Brand for Resale Value for Second Straight Year
Subaru, the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries, is taking home another crown. Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the vehicle valuation and research company, just named Subaru as their top brand for resale value in 2016, according to the New York Daily News. Every car has a lifespan of some kind and…
Study Finds Efficient Pain Treatment for Kids
For years, doctors have been trying to make life more comfortable for the 1.5 billion people around the world who deal with chronic aches and pains. One new study, however, is taking a different approach by helping children who suffer from chronic pain in particular. “Effective treatment of pain can be particularly difficult because it’s…
New Study to Test Controversial Treatment Methods for Sleep Apnea on Obese Miniature Pigs
Researchers at the University of Washington may be getting a stern letter from PETA after announcing that they would be testing controversial new treatments for sleep apnea on miniature pigs. According to the Washington Free Beacon, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) received a grant for over $200,000 from the federal government to conduct the…
Best Buy and J.C. Penney Lead the Way Among Major Retailers for Black Friday Foot Traffic
The rich tend to get richer on Black Friday, and this year was no exception. Despite what is being considered as a slow season for brick-and-mortar stores, two of the biggest brands reigned supreme and attracted the most shoppers this past weekend. According to the Los Angeles Times, data from consumer website Foursquare has found…
Trenchless Pipe Repair One Aspect of Swampscott’s Plan to Eliminate Sewer Contamination
The Department of Public Works and consultants have come up with a game plan for eliminating the sewer contamination in a water drainage area of Swampscott, MA, says a report from WickedLocal.com for North Boston. The area, known as Stacy’s Brook, was chosen after months of assessment done on leaks there, according to a report…
British Government Urges Sugar Tax to Control Obesity Epidemic
In an attempt to tackle childhood obesity from a more legislative approach, British Lawmakers are pressuring the government to introduce a tax on sugary drinks that will effectively control the price for unhealthy food items. According to NBC News, Parliament’s Health Committee feels that there is “clear evidence that measures to improve the food environment”…