A small new study from a group of Brazilian researchers is good news for snorers — and the people near them at bedtime. In a three-month trial, the researchers found
Month: May 2015
Despite Droughts, California Will Have Enough Power on Hand to Supply Air Conditioning Demand This Summer
Despite an ongoing and pervasive multi-year drought that has crippled its hydropower supplies, California officials say the state will have enough power on hand to meet demand for electricity this
Now THAT’S a Dog Day Afternoon: Dog in Arkansas Eats 23 Bullets
Talk about biting the bullet — or in this case, several. Baxter County, Arkansas’s Baxter Bulletin reports that on April 22nd, Larry “Sonny” Brassfield woke up to find a pile
California Residents Can Learn a Thing or Two From Nevada
California’s recently drought has put the spotlight on Nevada, the residents of which are experienced in living on arid lands. SFGate reports that California Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision last month
New Study Finds Most Mothers Just Want a Nice Meal Out on Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you might be among the many people who are rushing to find the perfect gift to show Mom how much you care. You
Cutting Emissions From Coal Plants Could Save Thousands of Lives Annually, Study Finds
Curbs on coal-burning power plants proposed by the Obama Administration could save thousands of lives each year, according to a new non-partisan, peer-reviewed study. Depending on how they’re implemented, new
Volunteers Create Giant Rugs to Hold Community Together
UPDATED 11/17/20 If you have large rooms, you’ll need some giant rugs to put on the floors for decoration. Many people choose a thick rug as the best carpet for
Utah Teen Diagnosed With Water Allergy
A 17-year-old from Mapleton, Utah has been diagnosed with aquagenic urticarial, meaning that she has what is often mistaken for an allergy to water. Alexandra Allen first experienced a severe
Baltimore Resident Finishes the Boston Marathon With Flying Colors
More than 500,000 people compete in a marathon in the United States every year. This year, one competitor proved to be Maryland’s fastest runner. The Baltimore Sun reports that Baltimore
Reducing Kids’ Exposure to Lead Leads to Better School Performance, New Study Finds
A study involving Massachusetts students has suggested that in addition to much-discussed issues such as parenting, teacher quality, and poverty, schools should be focusing on a perhaps unexpected factor to