The hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus to treat a myriad of different medical issues, including uterine fibroids and some types of cancer. Unfortunately, a recent study from Michigan University found that as many as one in five hysterectomies are performed needlessly. Researchers found that the main reason so many uteri are…
20 Years for Brothers Who Ran Roofing Scam on Elderly
Two brothers from Georgia have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison for a roofing scam targeting the elderly. Keith Ogles, 50, and Jeffrey Ogles, 52, pleaded guilty to home repair fraud and financial exploitation of the elderly. “This pair deliberately preyed on elderly victims, who were all in their 80s, and…
As New Zealand Gets Blasted By Blizzards, Reactions Are Mixed
While people living throughout the snow-laden lands of the northern U.S. and Canada are used to dealing with several inches of snow at a time — Canada alone spends an astronomical $1 billion every year on snow removal services — many of those living in temperate New Zealand aren’t. So when New Zealand recently got…
NASA Creates Climate Map To Help Developing Nations Combat Global Warming Effects
It probably comes as no surprise that NASA has hordes of data collections measuring every imaginable biological and geological process on Earth. But unlike most businesses and organizations today, which create and store valuable data but only use less than 1% of that data, NASA scientists have created a state-of-the-art digital map that predicts weather…
Deadly Teenage Car Crash Emphasizes Need to Wear Seatbelts
A crash in Lehi, UT, has left one 17-year-old girl dead and five teens injured when their car rolled over on Thursday night. Maryah Hayley Edwards was driving an SUV down a road just outside of Lehi and likely traveling faster than 50 mph, according to police. The posted speed limit on the road is…
As Their House Falls Apart, Deaf Couple Pleads with Local Charities for Help
Home buyers are experiencing a seller’s market at the moment, but homeowners could see big gains in their home values, especially if they’ve undergone any upgrades. Yet this isn’t the case in the poorest parts of the United States, especially for homeowners who may be unable to afford home improvements. This is the situation for…
Could China Be Behind the Recent U.S. Government Hack?
The recent data hack that exposed the personal information of some 4 million current and former federal employees may have been a mechanism to prepare for future cyber attacks by China against the U.S., cyber security experts say. According to a June 5 CNN report, law enforcement officials believe the hack was carried out by…
Study Suggests Surprise Measure for Controlling Asthma
It’s not unusual to hear doctors promoting more aerobic exercise because according to the latest official data, more than 80% of adults aren’t able to meet recommended guidelines for aerobic or strength-based activities. But a new study suggests that exercise could hold benefits even for an unexpected group: those with moderate to severe asthma. Although…
Father Stunned After Louisiana Soldier Denied Burial At Arlington
The family of a Louisiana National Guardsman who died in a tragic helicopter training accident says it’s a “travesty” that their son will not be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The U.S. Army says that because National Guard Staff Sgt. Thomas Florich, 26, died in a training mission, he does not meet the criteria for…
Why You May Have a Potty Mouth Even if You Don’t Swear
It’s no secret that everyday objects and surfaces are literally breeding grounds for bacteria. Research has shown that communal objects such as office phones, in particular, are teeming with an average of 25,000 bacteria per square inch alone. Now, a new study has revealed that your toothbrush — ironically — isn’t much cleaner. A recent…