Hiking and backpacking is growing in popularity across the country. In fact, back in 2008, the number of hiking enthusiasts amounted to 29.23 million; by 2014, that number had grown to 39.05 million. But for one woman, a recent hike…
A man was arrested in Florida this week for practicing dentistry without a license. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Rheinlander had been conducting examinations, making dentures, and even performing tooth extractions out of his own home. Rheinlander,…
As parents in Tennessee mourn the death of six children after a bus crashed into a tree, debates over bus safety across the country have ensued. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drivers aged 18 to 34…
For many parents, balancing work and home life is as tricky as threading a needle. It’s so difficult, in fact, that parents are spending less time with their kids and more time in their car. According to a survey conducted…
In a strong show of bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act with a 392 to 26 vote. The bill, aimed at integrating health information technology services and streamlining drug innovation, will now make…
In an average year, termites cause between $1 and $2 billion in property damage across the United States. In Georgia, the State Department of Agriculture’s Structural Pest Division, along with the Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black, issued a warning…
Many people use yoga as a way to stay healthy and fit. But in addition to its physical benefits, yoga is often tied to spiritual practices that stem back to religious Hindu principles. Can Christians practice yoga without compromising their…
A new study suggests that frequent indoor tanners typically do not adequately protect themselves from the sun while outdoors. Researchers looked at data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey, which included 10,262 adults between the ages of 18 and…
As Hurricane Matthew drenched the state of Florida with heavy rain and strong winds, many evacuees flocked north to the Tallahassee area to wait out the storm. Strange places became safe havens for many displaced Floridians, including a local Walmart…
Hurricane Mathew may be out of sight, but it sure isn’t out of mind. This powerful hurricane killed 45 Americans all over the East Coast, with more than half of the victims being from North Carolina. Although the weather conditions…