In a recent survey from Wayne State University, 96% of participating women said they removed their body hair, confirming a cultural trend many were already aware of. At least, that
Month: July 2015
This 14,000-Year-Old Tooth is the Oldest Existing Example of Dentistry
A 14,000-year-old skeleton found in Northern Italy seemed like just any other example of well-preserved prehistoric life. Yet recently, further study into the skeleton’s teeth revealed something truly amazing: the
Vaccination Patches With Dissolving Microneedles Might Just Solve the Global Influenza Problem
Getting an annual flu vaccination is one of the best ways to fight the cold and flu season, but let’s be honest here: there are plenty of adults who still
How Personalized Medicine Could Be Used to Treat Addiction
Prescription drugs are notorious for their rate of failure. It’s been said that 90% of medicines will work as intended for a mere 30 to 50% of patients. The result?
Beer Yeast Could Be Secret to Better Chocolate
How can chocolate be made better? By using the same yeast used to brew beer, a group of Belgian researchers have found. Microbial fermentation is an important part of making
Could a $1 Billion PowerBall Jackpot Be on the Horizon?
On Wednesday, July 8, New York State lottery commissioners announced they would make adjustments to alter the odds of winning the PowerBall lottery — and these changes could result in
The Great Home Equity Crash Of 2015 Is Here, And It’s Fantastic
During the real estate boom leading up to the Great Recession, banks made record-level home equity loans to customers. Between 2005 and 2008, U.S. banks lent $265 billion in home
Health Expert Begs Bacon For Life Winners To Take Lump Sum Instead
Six weeks ago the Hoosier Lottery launched “Bringing Home The Bacon,” a scratch-off lotto ticket with an unusual, and dangerous, grand prize — a lifetime supply of bacon. And the
Why Thousands of Women Are Literally Setting Their Hair on Fire
Beauty trends come and go — but this one is literally on fire these days. According to a July 15 Time article, women across the country are now lining up
Can Ear Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?
Don’t like hitting the gym, or cutting out carbs and fats from your diet? Good news — a new weight loss movement claims you can shed excess pounds by getting