A new non-opioid drug for chronic pain is currently in its early stages of development. Researchers from the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience are working in partnership with the University of California San Diego and the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop a drug capable of treating certain types of chronic pain. The drug […]
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In a landmark ruling for socially conservative Singapore, a court has ruled that a gay man has the right to adopt his son, who was born via a surrogate in the United States five years ago. The man, who has not been identified, is a 46-year-old doctor and his son has been living with him […]
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Whether it’s running the heat during the winter or cooling off with air conditioning over the summer, energy is one of the most important expenses when it comes to homeownership. Heating alone uses more energy and costs more money than any other system — typically making up roughly 42% of your entire utility bill. According to […]
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A little while back, Dutch media personality Emile Ratelbrand started making waves on the internet about his age. He’s 69 years old. In the United States, that counts as a senior, old enough to reside in one of the 19,000+ senior living centers peppered across the country. We’re not really sure what point he was trying to […]
Continue ReadingAs the month and year draw to a close, people everywhere are going to be receiving their utility bills again, and a good percentage of those people are going to be shocked by the number they see. Utility bills can quickly add up to be incredibly expensive, especially during the winter where it’s easy to […]
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Virtual reality has started making headlines as the next big home entertainment system and digital marketing trend, but its first practical use so far is in the widely-dreaded offices of dentists and doctors. Although the exact reasons why are not yet clear, research has shown that virtual reality can help in reducing pain and anxiety. […]
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