Washington D.C., United States – The alarming rise in deaths due to drug overdoses has brought to light a concerning trend of overtreatment with medications. Despite the preventable nature of most drug-related fatalities, the death toll continues to climb, painting a grim picture of the current drug pandemic. In a study conducted in 2013, it … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Firearm injuries and deaths among children and adolescents in the United States have been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant threat to the well-being of the younger population. The impact of gun violence extends beyond fatalities, affecting many young individuals who survive gunshot wounds or are exposed to … Read more
New York, NY – Researchers are puzzled by the increased deadliness of heart disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus seems to have added another layer of complication to an already prevalent issue, leaving scientists eager to understand the underlying factors causing this alarming trend. One hypothesis suggests that the stress and strain caused by … Read more
TORONTO, Ontario – A recently published report sheds light on a concerning trend of increasing deaths from multiple toxic substances in Ontario since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, released by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network and Public Health Ontario, reveals that this trend is also apparent across Canada and in the … Read more
RICHMOND, Virginia – The process of making an online purchase can begin with a few simple clicks, but for many, the decision can be halted when prompted to enter personal information such as state, zip code, and country. This can be especially challenging when the options available are presented in a lengthy dropdown menu. In … Read more
Raleigh, North Carolina – Online shoppers in the United States often encounter a familiar form when making a purchase – the dropdown menu for selecting the state, followed by the prompt to enter a zip code. This standard procedure has been the norm for many years, making it easier for customers to input their location … Read more