When one imagines workplace injuries, it’s easy to imagine the majority of them taking place in occupations that require intensive physical labor or interaction with harmful chemicals. And while this
Month: July 2015
Congo Comedians Bring Joy, Laughter To Funeral Rites
Although funeral customs vary widely across cultures, virtually every human society honors the recently departed in some way. Now, in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, three young comedians are
Urine-Chlorine Combination Is What Causes Swimmers’ Eyes to Turn Red
If you plan to go swimming this summer, pack some goggles. It turns out that it’s not chlorine that causes swimmers’ eyes to turn red. At least, not chlorine alone.
Scott Jurek Completes Entire Appalachian Trail in Less Than Two Months
A world record was set on July 12th when “ultramarathoner” Scott Jurek finished hiking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine — beating the previous world
Kids No Longer Prefer Television For Viewing TV Content
Nowadays, about 50% of mobile phone owners use their phone as their primary internet source. Mobile phones are how people go online, in other words. And according to a new
Recent Studies Report Super Antibacterial Resistant Acne
There are many types of doctors out there, and of course the doctor that you go to depends on the condition that you have. Generally, if you have a skin
Is Knee Surgery More Risk Than It’s Worth?
According to a recent report from NBC News, one of the most common types of orthopedic knee surgery may not be worth the trouble for middle-aged patients. While offering short
Can Dogs Really Be Trained to Find Truffles?
Dogs are known for their keen sense of smell — hence their use on K-9 units with police and government agencies. But now they’re being used to sniff out something
Emergency Rooms See More Repeat Visitors Than Originally Thought
Once we’ve sought treatment for a medical emergency at a hospital emergency room, the last thing we want to do is make a repeat visit for the same ailment. Yet
This New Genetic Test Could Solve the Problem of Male Infertility
For couples hoping to start or expand their families, it’s surprisingly common to experience infertility issues at some point. Approximately 12% of couples today are completely infertile, with one in