A type 2 diabetes drug has shown significant effective memory loss reversal in mice, leading researchers toward a desire for human testing in the future. The drug, having already been approved for use in humans with type 2 diabetes, might be on a fast track for treating Alzheimer’s patients. This new treatment could make a…
Criminal Activity Surging Around the Country During the Holidays
The holidays are over but that doesn’t mean new gifts, money, and homes are entirely safe from theft. A burglary is committed every 15 seconds across the United States, but criminals attempt even more burglaries in the days and weeks surrounding the holidays. In cities across America, both large and small, burglars have been scouting…
Survey: Post-Grad Students Would Rather Receive Student Debt Payments Over Gifts This Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing, many people are starting to let their friends and family know what they may want this year as a gift. For some, it’s a new coffee pot or a gift card to their favorite restaurant. But for many others, it’s something a little different. According to Business Insider,…
Need A Massage ASAP? This ‘Uber’-Like Startup Has Got You Covered
“It’s like Uber for massage therapy,” writes Carl Wilson on Greensboro.com — and he’s actually not too far off. Zeel’s founder and CEO, Samer Hamadeh, launched Zeel back in 2012 after putting two years into efforts to streamline accessible wellness services. With Zeel, you can request a visit from a licensed massage therapist, which includes…
Americans Believe Texting While Driving More Dangerous Than Marijuana
More Americans believe texting while driving is more dangerous than driving while under the influence of marijuana, a new survey shows. According to a Harris Poll conducted by Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, up to 98% of Americans believe texting while driving is dangerous. However, in comparison, 91% of Americans believe driving under the…
Thanks to Flies and Worms, Scientists Make Major Anti-Aging Breakthrough
RNA Polymerase III, when inhibited, has proven effective in extending the lifespan of flies and worms. Since this enzyme is common to all species, homo sapiens included, this could signal a coming breakthrough in reducing the rate of aging in adults. While aging is a fact of life, scientists have been working hard to limit…
Construction Company Under Fire From OSHA After Employee’s 19 Foot Fall
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a contractor in West Virginia for $86,000 for multiple safety hazards following a worker’s fall from a roof while on the job. Benco Builders of the Virginias Inc. has been cited on several violations that could be contributing factors in the 19ft fall which resulted in…
Couple Hunts for Sea Glass Along Port Huron Beaches
Buried treasure of all kinds can be found on beaches all around the world, and for Amy and Brian Trimble, that treasure is in the form of beach glass. “It’s just relaxing,” Brian Trimble told The Times Herald. “It gets us out of the house.” Household items such as jars and glasses are dumped into…
Millennials Are Showing An Increased Interest In Luxury Watch Brands
Everyone knows that millennials love technology. How could they not be infatuated with high-tech gadgets? After all, they developed and created the majority of tech out there. Along with social media and cool devices, there are a few other millennial stereotypes that some young people follow. But there is one aspect of millennial culture that…
Research Shows Possible New Link Between Bacteria and Esophageal Cancer
New research shows certain types of bacteria that lead to periodontal disease may be associated with a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer around the world, explained Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, an associate professor and associate director for population science at the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Center at…