It’s National Barbecue Month and that means the entire country should be getting ready to fire up their grills and start cooking up some of that delicious BBQ! There are four main styles of BBQ, including Memphis, Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas.     In 2016, the global food and agricultural industry contributed to roughly…

Although the nationwide opioid crisis has been making front page news for quite some time, some headlines are proclaiming a positive development: last year, the number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers fell drastically, representing the biggest drop in 25 years. The increased public awareness pertaining to addiction and the potential for fatal overdoses has certainly…

A former private school dean will plead guilty to a hit and run in federal court this month. On July 8, 2017, Marshal Grant Neely III, 58, of Franklin Tenessee, hit a cyclist on the road and proceeded to then leave the scene of the accident. He is charged with reckless aggravated assault, lying to…

All across the nation, state ordinances are being considered and even put in place to allow employees a more consistent and forgiving sick policy. But while experts maintain that these new pieces of legislation won’t bring harm to businesses, many stand in opposition and say that these policies are taking things too far. In the…

Pesticides that pose risks to people and wildlife are generally strictly regulated under the Environmental Protection Agency and the federal government. However, it seems one pesticide has slipped past these regulations and may receive additional protection as well. Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide approved for use in 1965, has helped keep pests away from crops for years.…

Like it or not, we’re constantly connected. Our technological gadgets have, in many ways, become an extension of our bodies and we seemingly rely on them almost as much as we do on the air we breathe. Such is our device obsession that we might not even fully realize the danger we put ourselves (and…

Americans love going on vacations. These trips can be relaxing and filled with memories that will truly last a lifetime. Unfortunately, vacationing isn’t all that affordable for many families across the country and the globe. Approximately 52% of worldwide survey respondents expect to vacation at the beach at some point over the next 12 months,…

Going to the dentist is not everyone’s favorite activity. It can be uncomfortable, painful, and overall, not enjoyable. But would you feel more comfortable if a robot was performing your dental cleaning? A recent survey found that people aren’t quite ready to accept the idea of robots performing dental procedures on them. The Embry-Riddle patient-perceptions…

Though certain aspects are remaining constant, there are major changes coming to the home- and car-buying industries. According to National Mortgage News, new home sales have dipped for a third month in a row as prices surge. Though a sizable 41% of the American population either somewhat or strongly prefer newly-built homes over existing ones,…

Spring is officially underway, and now is the perfect time for performing some maintenance on your HVAC unit. With the harsh winter gone, for now, checking your AC unit is the best way to ensure that it starts and runs properly before the warm weather hits. Manufacturers contribute an estimated $2.17 trillion to the U.S.…

With Americans consuming about 120 million pounds of peanut butter each year between 2008 and 2014, there’s no doubt about Americans’ love of peanut products. However, there are millions of people around the world who have peanut allergies. Peanut allergy reactions can vary in severity, ranging from a mild rash to anaphylaxis. But thanks to…

For years, we’ve been hearing about the problem of overcrowded emergency rooms. While it’s true that 44% to 65% of all ER episodes could have been treated in urgent care facilities instead, some experts say that an influx of patients with non-life-threatening conditions isn’t necessarily to blame for the ongoing issue. Still, going to an…