Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders started his campaign with a steep financial hill to climb to compete with Hillary Clinton, but the Vermont Senator has finally leveled the playing field. According to CNN, Bernie Sanders’ total campaign contributions reached $182,923,991 on March 31, which exceeds Clinton’s current campaign funds of $182,242,497. This marks the first…
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French Cave Art Recently Named Oldest in the World
Some of the world’s oldest prehistoric artwork was recently estimated to be at least 10,000 years older than previously thought. The cave drawings located in the Chauvet-Pont d’Arc cave in southeastern France are more than 30,000 years old, researchers stated. Discovered in 1994, this UNESCO World Heritage site features red and black human hand prints…
Expensive Fertility Drugs Being Sold and Distributed on the Black Market
Many couples will do just about anything when they are struggling to get pregnant. But new research shows that for some, buying prescription medications over the Internet through the black market is no exception. CBS Boston spoke with Dr. Brian Berger of Boston IVF about the issue. “It’s more common than we think,” Berger said….
Washington Entrepreneur Looking for Investors to Launch Her New Indestructible Dog Toy Invention
Dogs tend to chew on anything they can get their paws on, which forces pet owners to continually purchase expensive replacement toys. Now, an entrepreneur from Washington State is hoping to break this trend with an indestructible dog toy. According to the Tri-City Herald, Hilary Kelsay spent more than $1,000 on dog toys in just…
West Virginia Lawmakers Legalize Raw Milk, Immediately Get ‘Mystery’ Stomach Illness
Lawmakers in the West Virginia capital of Charleston got a taste of their own medicine after a mysterious “stomach bug” made the rounds. Recently, a group of West Virginia lawmakers passed a bill making it legal for West Virginians to consume raw milk and dairy products. At least one delegate brought in raw milk for…
Who Should Rent and Who Should Buy?
After the financial crisis of 2008 and the crash of the housing market, many experts believed that the economy would eventually rebound according to the usual cycle of finances. According to Builder Online, national statistics from a recent report by Trulia are now adding more weight to this theory. The rising prices of stand-alone homes…
New Study Finds That Retirees Who Stay Socially Active in Groups and Clubs Live Longer, Happier Lives
Staying healthy becomes more difficult as one gets older, but a new study has found that remaining socially active may lengthen the lifespan of retirees, perhaps even more so than exercise. According to WebMD, Australian researchers recently published the report in the journal BMJ Open. The study concluded that retirees who stay active in book…
Hot Tubs Becoming More of a Health & Wellness Purchase Than Luxury
It wasn’t all that long ago when hot tubs and in-home spas were a rare find in residential homes. Save for the elite who wanted to bathe in luxury from time to time, many homeowners couldn’t afford or justify such a seemingly extravagant purchase. As the New Jersey Daily Record recently pointed out in a…
Tinder Adds STD Testing Resources
With one in 10 Americans reporting having used an online dating site or app, it’s safe to say that dating has gone digital. And while it may be easy for a potential suitor to bare their soul on their dating profile or through a personal message, it might not always be easy to learn some…
New Research Finds That Step Training May Help the Elderly to Prevent Falls
Despite the litany of exercise alternatives for the elderly that have been introduced, researchers have discovered that traditional step training may be the key to reducing the risk of falls. According to Fox News, the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, recently funded the study in an effort to help those in their…