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Testosterone Levels in Men Linked to Empathy in Studies
Besides cultural and socially instilled differences, what are the real differences between men and women and the reasons behind their behaviors? A new study shows that some of it may have to do with empathy, and the respective genders’ ability to detect it. The study showed that women may be more empathetic than men because…
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Study Finds Potential Link Between Senior Cognitive Decline and Poor Dental Health
Numerous studies have shown the potentially negative effects that poor oral health can have on your overall health: from diabetes to heart disease to cancer, there are plenty of reasons to keep up your dental hygiene routine. But now, a new study shows that there may be a link between poor oral health and age-related…
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Tucker the Constipated Sea Turtle Gets Breakthrough Medical Care
In a story that seems scientifically designed to push the Internet’s buttons in all the right ways, this April a constipated sea turtle is receiving groundbreaking medical treatment from a team of veterinarians in Seattle. To be blunt, Tucker can’t fart. To help the turtle get rid of the extra air bubbles in his body,…
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Blueberries Could Help Improve Cognitive Function in Aging Adults
Blueberries have long topped the list of healthy, antioxidant-rich foods, shown to fuel weight loss and provide myriad of other benefits. But now researchers at the University of Cincinnati are saying that healthy helpings of blueberries might also help to treat patients with cognitive impairment issues. Supplementing a previous study that showed cognitive function improvement…
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Minnesota Entrepreneur Draws Ire of Police by Designing Handgun That Resembles a Smartphone
A recent string of violence throughout the world has prompted many people to purchase guns. However, many have found that they cannot carry their newly-acquired guns due to concealed weapon laws in their jurisdiction. One entrepreneur, however, believes he has solved this dilemma with a new invention, though he has already received a considerable amount…
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Only 2.7% of American Adults Live a Healthy Lifestyle, New Study Says
Despite America being a nation of clean eating, crash diets, and beach bodies, a new study has found that only 2.7% of adults across the country are actually considered “healthy,” according to the four main pillars of heart health. Completed by researchers at Oregon State University in conjunction with other universities, the report examined whether…
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The Smart Bottle: Technology is Catching Up in the Wine Department
The invention of glass blowing in the first century BC, an event that coincided with the rise of the Roman empire, brought the Western world one very important thing: wine bottles. More than 2,000 years later, another important innovation in wine consumption and packaging threatens to revolutionize the world of wine once again. A new…
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Georgia Governor Vetoes Religious Freedom Bill Amid Controversy On Both Sides
In a move that’s being applauded across the country, but appears unpopular with local residents, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal vetoed the Religious Freedom bill the state legislators recently put before him. Deal claimed he rejected the bill on the grounds that it “contains language that causes me concern.” According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the…
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Hormones Can Play a Big Role in the Stock Market’s Booms and Busts
The world of stocks and bonds may be revolutionized by a recent study, which shows that women may be able to reduce the number of market crashes. Researchers at the University of Leicester’s Department of Economics have found that male traders earn less than their female counterparts, but they tend to take bigger risks. The…
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Tennessee Police Officer Shoots and Kills Driver During Arrest
A police officer shot and killed the driver of a pickup truck in East Tennessee early Sunday morning while investigating a drunk driving incident. Officer Tyrel Lorenz was responding to a 911 call reporting a possible DUI. Lorenz made contact with the truck’s three occupants and was in the process of handcuffing one of the…