Thanks to advances in technology  in recent years, a number of newer companies have achieved rapid growth and ascended the ranks of the Fortune 500. Amazon, for example, was founded in 1994 and now… [Read More...]

The American diet is not a healthy one. Typical eating patterns don’t match current dietary guidelines set by federal health agencies, according to the Department of Health. The majority of people… [Read More...]

There were 5,250 fatal job-related injuries in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a slight increase from the previous year. While no job is completely free of risk, most jobs are… [Read More...]

The United States is one of the richest and most developed countries in the world, and its spending on health care is by far the largest in the world. But, as it turns out, money doesn’t always buy… [Read More...]

Earth’s climate systems are extraordinarily complex, producing every moment of the day weather and climate conditions of all varieties. Predicting the weather even a few days into the future remains… [Read More...]

Americans drank $68.1 billion worth of wine last year, including red, white, and rosé; dessert wine; and Champagne/sparkling wine. Some of the bottles opened, presumably mostly by that fabled 1%,… [Read More...]

The Common Core State Standards Initiative, implemented during the Obama administration, established a uniform set of expectations for American public school students from kindergarten through 12th… [Read More...]

Fewer people are getting married, but even fewer are getting divorced, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2008, the marriage rate was 17.9 per 1,000 women; a decade later the figure was 16.6 per… [Read More...]

People often sink lots of time into their hobby, developing new skills and mastering their chosen craft or activity. While some people enjoy pastimes like hiking that are easy to get into for anyone,… [Read More...]

There’s an old adage in sports that goes: “if you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.” Throughout the history of American professional sports, there have been quite a few players and teams who… [Read More...]

Americans are about half as likely to pack up and move today than they were in the mid-1980s.  A record low 9.8% of the U.S. population moved between 2018 and 2019, compared to 20.2% between 1984 and… [Read More...]

It’s commonly believed that as people get older their eyesight inevitably gets worse. This is technically true, but a healthy lifestyle can significantly delay the development of eye health problems…. [Read More...]

Each year there are major news events that capture the world’s attention. These stories range from massive conflicts or catastrophes that leave thousands dead or stranded to technological… [Read More...]

“Mexican food” can mean many different things in this country. There are Mexican-inspired fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Del Taco, and Chipotle, and combination-plate dinner-house operations with a… [Read More...]

Going to the gym deserves admiration. You have taken a step towards becoming healthier, but now you have to be careful not to actually get sick. The sad truth is that gyms can be germ-infested… [Read More...]

Sea level rise — resulting in the flooding and eventual disappearance of land — is one of the most well-known and serious problems facing humans as a result of climate change. Low-lying… [Read More...]

Becoming a pharmacist takes a significant amount of invested time and money. It takes between six and eight years of studies , and typically requires more than $40,000 a year to obtain a doctorate in… [Read More...]

As Donald Trump begins his fourth year as president of the United States, his relationship with Congress, particularly the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, has plunged to new depths…. [Read More...]

Many people see pharmacists as the white-coated, behind-the-counter individuals who dispense pills in a bottle. While they do perform that important service, they are also capable of a lot more…. [Read More...]

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, billed as “music’s biggest night,” will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 26. The program is intended to showcase and honor the… [Read More...]