The myth that infertility treatments cause developmental problems in babies has finally been put to rest, thanks to a new study from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), an offshoot of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The research, called the Upstate KIDS Study, took a close look…
California’s Long Beach Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras
Body cameras on police officers have become a hot topic in the aftermath of the volatile relationship that was 2015 law enforcement-civilian interactions. After a year-long program was implemented to test the technology, the Long Beach City Council approved the body camera motion in a unanimous decision. Starting sometime this March, Long Beach police officers…
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure: The 2016 Parisian Canal St-Martin Clean-up Begins
It’s been 14 years since Paris authorities have cleaned out the Canal Saint-Martin in France’s 10 arrondissement, and it may not seem like an exciting event, but the cleaning of the canal has been long awaited by locals. The St-Martin is what The Guardian calls “a favorite haunt of hipsters” and a scenic location where…
Unseasonably Warm Winter in the U.S. and UK Leads to Disappointing Sales for Fashion Retailers
While most people are rejoicing over the surprisingly warm temperatures for this time of year, many fashion retailers in the U.S. and UK are not as pleased. According to local Vermont news affiliate WPTZ, the unseasonably mild weather has resulted in a drastic decrease of winter clothing purchases at major retail stores. In the U.S….
The Worst May Be Yet to Come for the Most Hated CEO in Pharmaceuticals
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…
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…