Throughout the 21st century, wealth in America has become increasingly concentrated at the top, and during the pandemic, that gap has only widened. Since February 2019, the estimated net worths of… [Read More...]

Confirmed COVID-19 cases have reached 135 million worldwide, and nearly 3 million people have died from the virus. Many scientists believe those figures are far too low because of poor tracking of… [Read More...]

First there was Atkins diet, then keto, and a range of raw and other dietary fads. These days, gut health is all the rage. And the best way to take care of the good microorganisms in the gut,… [Read More...]

The American South covers a vast portion of the country, comprising, at least according to the U.S. Census Bureau, some 17 states and the District of Columbia — a region extending from the… [Read More...]

Fad diets seem to be popping up in greater numbers these days. And yet, obesity levels have been on the rise globally, nearly tripling since 1975, according to the World Health Organization. With all… [Read More...]

Costco is one of the big dogs on the international retail scene. The membership-only chain has more than 800 stores in a dozen countries, and was identified last year as the world’s fifth largest… [Read More...]

Members at Costco, the massive nationwide warehouse style retailer, already receive a substantial discount for buying from the store’s massive selection of bulk and store brand products. But the… [Read More...]

Food snobs and scholars may debate whether or not there’s such a thing as American cuisine. A distinguished Yale history professor has even written a book on the subject. What can’t be denied is… [Read More...]

Many people around the world consider themselves superstitious, and far more will act superstitiously if the chance presents itself. Superstition is defined as a belief or practice resulting from… [Read More...]