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Many of us probably have no idea how many microbes inhabit our living spaces. While we may have a vague sense of dangerous bacteria existing, we tend to think of …

This year’s flu season has been a particularly severe one. Hospitalization rates have been the highest in nearly a decade. The flu vaccine doesn’t seem to have helped at all, …

When society breaks down, everything we currently take for granted won’t be available. Society may eventually reorder itself, but it could be a long time before we’re able to return …

It’s still early in the flu season, but influenza is hitting hard early. More than 7,000 cases have been confirmed in the United States, which is more than double that …

With the fate of Obamacare and the future of America’s health care policy still undecided, it’s more important than ever to take control of your own health. Taking a proactive …

Infectious diseases like Ebola, West Nile virus and Zika make headlines every year. While none of these have reached pandemic levels of incidence, a global pandemic is still a risk …

America has a problem. According to Prison Policy Initiative, The American Criminal Justice system holds over 2.3 million people in 1,719 state prisons and 102 federal prisons. One in five …

Look at most everyday carry (EDC) lists on the Internet and you are likely to see a cell phone for communications, a knife or multi-tool for personal defense and odd …

The recent suicides of rock stars Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington have brought depression to the forefront of national conversation, and for good reason. Depression is becoming increasingly prevalent all …

No one wants to suffer a heart attack, but unfortunately, they have become commonplace among many populations. Researchers in Sweden have discovered that heart attacks occur far more regularly during …