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”…
Researchers Have Found a Vital Key to How Malaria Grows
Globally, malaria is responsible for almost 500,000 deaths annually. After years of research, scientists have finally found the key to malaria growth. According to researchers, the growth of the virus comes down to cyclins, protein molecules that make cells divide rapidly for the malaria parasite. Previous efforts to fight malaria have proved effective. Since 2000,…
Facebook and Instagram Have a Plan To Make You Like Their Ads
In many ways, Apple, Google, and Facebook are the Big Three of Silicon Valley, although companies like Amazon and Twitter might disagree. Earlier this year, Apple drew a line in the digital sand when it announced that some ad blocking software would be allowed on its operating system and devices. In response, Google announced a…
Email Marketing Monolith ‘Constant Contact’ Bought for $1.1 Billion
Endurance International Group Holdings Inc. announced on Nov. 2 that it would be acquiring the email marketing company Constant Contact Inc. for $1.1 billion. Endurance provides web-hosting services to small- and medium-sized businesses, according to the Wall Street Journal, and it agreed to pay Constant Contact $32 per share (which was 23% higher than its…
5,000 Flyers on Michigan Campus Accuse Football Star of Knowingly Passing on Chlamydia to Female Partner
University of Michigan football players typically get plenty of media coverage, especially when they’re considered “star players” like defensive back Jabrill Peppers is. But Peppers got a rather unwelcome blast of attention recently after one woman posted 5,000 flyers around campus, stating that Peppers had given her chlamydia. In fact, the female student stated that…
China Moves Ahead with Expanded Shale Gas Exploration Amidst Global Plunge in Energy Prices
Uncertainty in the global oil market isn’t stopping China from expanding its shale gas exploration even further, and the country will be targeting private oil companies to purchase acreage in upcoming auctions. According to Bloomberg, China’a Ministry of Land and Resources is set to announce details of future shale gas auctions within the next few…