A proposed bill in Alabama would require some people to pass a drug test before they’d be able to receive food stamps. Anyone who applies for benefits could be drug tested if there is reasonable suspicion that the person uses or is under the influence of drugs. If they refuse or delay the test they […]
Would you change your diet if it would lower your risk of developing cancer? According to a new study diets high in whole grain, like bread or cereal can reduce a person’s risk of developing liver cancer by up to 40%. This is because whole grains, bran and cereal fibers decrease insulin resistance and inflammation […]
The judge who will sentence the protester who climbed the Statue Of Liberty last year has received permission to make the climb himself. Thew judge says he wants to climb the statue to better understand “the risks or hazards” presented by the defendants actions. Meanwhile the protester faces 18 months in prison. Don’t Miss Out! […]
The number of transgender individuals and people who take hormones to “transition” has seen a sharp increase in recent years. These hormone treatments have been allowing people to live freely and feel good about themselves but they don’t come without risks. New research suggests taking hormones may increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease […]
There is a Change.org petition to sell Montana to Canada to help pay off the national debt. The US is in about $20 Trillion of debt and selling Montana for $1 trillion would help put a dent in it. DL is all for this idea, he says it sounds like a “reverse Louisiana purchase” and […]
New technology called hover shoes may soon replace you scooter, bike, skateboard or skates. The shoes are self balancing skates that balance themselves and propel users at speeds of up to 7 mph. They attach to the bottom of your shoes and off you go. If that’s not cool enough for you, check this out…they […]
Hawaii might be the first US state to ban cigarette sales. A new bill would gradually increase the age you’re legally allowed to buy cigarettes over time. In 2020 the legal age would be 30 and continue to increase. By 2024 the legal age to purchase cigarettes would be 100, effectively banning them. Don’t Miss […]
Research has found that teenagers who are prescribed aerobic exercise after suffering a concussion heal faster. Things like running on the treadmill or riding a stationary bike help teens recover up to four days faster than those just stretching. This discovery is a direct contradiction of how most doctors treat concussions. Don’t Miss Out! Follow […]
Scientists have found high levels of arsenic and lead in fruit juices like apple, grape and pear. Kids usually are the consumers of this juice so scientists suggest parents limit the amount of juice their children consume because high levels of metals can cause behavioral and mental issues like cancer and diabetes. Don’t Miss Out! […]
An Israeli company has developed a bulletproof backpack and soon it’ll be available in the US. The backpack is available with single panels which offers neck to waist protection or double which both sides of the torso. According to the company the backpack comes with instructions. DL finds it interesting and disturbing that we would rather […]
