Medication comes with risk, even easily accessible over-the-counter types. This includes ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is more commonly known under brand names, like Advil, Motrin, and Nurofen; naproxen is known under the brand Aleve. Many individuals don’t think twice about popping these pills to fix a headache or take...
There are seemingly limitless ways to enjoy coffee. There are purists who drink it black, and aficionados who add milk and/or sugar. But that’s only the tip of the coffee culture iceberg. Cafe menus often include flavors like caramel, vanilla, hazelnut, Irish cream, or maple syrup. At home, people may add salt, coconut oil, butter,...
In 2008, Japan set the Metabolic Syndrome Countermeasures Act as a new health mandate for its citizens. Contrary to public misconception, the Metabo Law does not criminalize being overweight. Instead, the legislation is meant to encourage residents to lose weight if it’s needed to improve their health. It involves annual waist measurements for people between...
James Balog is a conservationist and environmental photographer with a long history of skepticism. Since the 1980s, he would scoff at people speaking about the drastic effects of climate change. After years of these firmly-held beliefs, his mind was changed in one momentous instant. In the early 2000s, he and his crew were in the...
The traditional career path is becoming less common. In the past, people could work hard, climb the ranks of their profession, and retire with a good pension. Today, careers are much more complicated. Between frozen salaries, a lack of quality jobs available, and fear of being replaced by AI, there’s the rising cost of living....
High-quality wildlife photography can make far-off nature feel up-close and personal. Most individuals never see dangerous predators like tigers in their natural habitat, but through pictures and videos, they can feel connected to big cats and be inspired to learn more about them. But wildlife photography is far from simply wandering through a jungle with...
Sometimes, the hardest part of driving is finding a good parking spot. Parking lots can be treacherous, especially around malls, government buildings, airports, and large retail stores. There’s the circling around the area, waiting for somebody to leave. Then there’s the race to claim the space before someone else does. And there’s the cowboy dual...
A lump in the breast is the most well-known sign of breast cancer. It can send a wave of panic over anyone who notices one on themselves. However, there are other symptoms of breast cancer to look out for. In a general sense, any changes to breasts shouldn’t be dismissed, such as shifts in size...
Today, a cell phone can do infinitely more than an old rotary. It’s a camera, calculator, photo album, TV, shopping mall, encyclopedia, and much more. The internet offers seemingly endless information about any topic you can think of. To an outsider, one small device seems to access an entire dimension that exists only on screens....
Over 60,000 African penguins have starved to death over the course of eight years. A new study documented the penguin colonies off the coast of South Africa, on Dassen Island and Robben Island. The researchers noticed a pattern: breeding penguins starving to death during the molting season. They attributed these losses to the climate crisis...
Before March, the richest woman in the world was Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, heir of the makeup company L’Oréal. Now that title goes to Alice Walton, the only daughter of Sam Walton (d. 1992), who was the founder of Walmart. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Alice Walton has a net worth of $138 billion. She...
Unfortunately, many people are sick for the holidays this year. It’s common for colds and viruses to spread during chilly weather because the cold can dampen immune defenses and increase germs’ viability. Respiratory symptoms tend to include coughing, runny noses, and fevers. But this season, a recurring complaint is a severely sore throat alongside negative...
