Is Scott Pruitt The Most Dangerous Member Of Trump’s Cabinet?
For someone whose entire political career has been built on an animosity to Washington, D.C., Scott Pruitt certainly appears to have enjoyed the past 12 months of federal employ. He has been to Morocco, where he shilled American natural gas. There was also a trip to a golf resort in Naples, Florida, for a meeting of…
4 Essential Reads: When Gun Control Makes a Difference
This is a roundup of gun control articles published by scholars from the U.S. and two other countries where deadly mass shootings are far less common. An under researched epidemic Guns are a leading cause of death of Americans of all ages, including children. Yet “while gun violence is a public health…
Doctors must respond to changes in the politics of climate change
Ten years ago, public health was a leading reason why lawmakers and jurists united to raise the issue of climate change. Their efforts stand severely...
Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked To Irregular Heartbeat
Many past studies have confirmed binge drinking can result in an irregular heartbeat or a heart "flutter," but a new study published in the Journal...
A New Study Confirms: You Should Limit Salt Intake
Sodium can be a silent killer in your diet. Even though little bit of salt intake is essential, The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting...
Family Bonds Will Keep You Alive Longer Than Friendships
Keep your friends close, but your family closer if you want to live a longer life. A research team from the University of Toronto's School...
Exactly What Are Antioxidants? 9 Facts On The ’90s Buzzword
Antioxidants are compounds that help prevent cell damage by oxidants. Our body is exposed to oxygen every day, an essential process, but this exposure also...
Fatal Strokes Can Be Avoided By Putting Down the Cigarettes
A country’s tobacco policies can have a radical effect on the health of its citizens and this was demonstrated by a new study that shows...
Alcohol Consumption May Disrupt Breathing
Is it time to give up your daily glass of wine? A new study has found that excessive alcohol consumption could affect respiratory health. Researchers...
The Disease You Avoid When You Cook At Home
It might take a little more time and work each week, but cooking and eating at home is better for your body, according to new...
Seafood Being Wasted at Staggering Levels
Lola Gayle, STEAMRegister.com We're a nation of consumers, but sometimes our eyes are much bigger than our stomachs, and we give little thought to tossing...
Anti-Vaccine Nuttery Extends to Dogs and Cats
It's bad enough there are thousands of people who aren't smart enough to understand the clear science behind human vaccinations, but there are equally as...
Deadly Funnel-Web Spiders Marching On Sydney, Australia
The infamous Sydney funnel-web spider is a species of Australian funnel-web spider that is usually found within 62 mile (100 km) radius of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia....
Beware: Lots of people pee in the pool
[caption id="attachment_85499" align="aligncenter" width="475" caption="Pic courtesy of TextFail.com"][/caption] Professional interrogators learn early that: everyone lies, masturbates, and pees in the pool. Well, OK maybe not...