As many as one-in-seven couples has trouble conceiving a baby, even after having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year. In at least half of these cases, the cause is found to lie with the man. Male infertility can be caused by several problems, including a low sperm count, abnormalities with the sperm itself […]

You’ve probably seen the company’s advertisements for taking a DNA test to learn more about your family tree and genetic history. Well now, a new study by the popular genetic research group Ancestry.com offers some interesting insights into the ethnic makeup of the U.S. as a whole, revealing that Americans are much more diverse than […]

It’s official – and legal. The German parliament has made it legal for doctors to prescribe cannabis for medicinal purposes throughout the country. The law takes effect on March 17, 2017, after it was initially passed in May 2016. This comes as excellent news for the untold numbers of Germans who suffer from conditions that the plant […]

During his campaign, GOP nominee Donald Trump repeated his campaign theme often: “Make America Great Again.” Emblazoned on hats, t-shirts and other swag, Trump continues to use the theme when he gives speeches and talks about the economy. Ahead of a scheduled meeting later this month, Japan is readying a proposal to help Trump keep […]

Multiple sclerosis? Check. Epilepsy? Check. The properties of the humble marijuana plant have been helpful in treating a wide variety of health conditions like those, and it has now been confirmed that cannabinoid (CBD) compounds in marijuana can treat bone fractures and assist with organ transplants. CBDs are non-psychotropic parts of the plant, and medicinal […]

Masayoshi Son is a respected international investor and the billionaire chief executive of SoftBank, Japan. He is a close colleague and business associate of billionaire Terry Gou, the chairman of Foxconn, a Taiwanese company now positioned as the largest electronics manufacturer in the world. As reported by The Christian Monitor, the two men recently privately discussed […]

A previously unknown organ has been identified in the human abdominal cavity that researchers from the University of Limerick in Ireland have dubbed the mesentery, the body’s 79th organ. A double fold of skin lodged neatly throughout the gut, the mesentery basically serves as a link to connect all the various organs in the abdomen […]

During his first press conference after winning the election, President Donald Trump made some very bold statements that, generally speaking, are uncharacteristic of the Republican Party. Rather than kowtow to pharmaceutical interests as would be expected from an establishment politician on either side of the aisle, Mr. Trump actually called drug companies to task for […]

Following through on yet another one of his most well-known campaign promises, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday officially withdrawing the United States from a toxic trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, that former President Barack Obama had tried to usher through in his final days as part of […]

When the TV shows The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman were popular in the 1970s, it seemed that the futuristic bionic body parts and abilities of the leading characters, Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers, were just figments of the script writers’ imaginations. Well, the future is now and imagination has become reality, because […]

Malls in America have been struggling economically, and big box anchor stores like Sears feel the crunch. As reported by the Chicago Tribune, Sears revenues have dropped consecutively for five years. They need cash, so Sears decided to raise nearly $1 billion by selling Craftsman tools – a 90 year-old jewel in Sears crown. There’s probably not a garage […]

The happiest country in the world is determined by a World Happiness Report, a yearly survey commissioned in 2012 by UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon as part of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Using factors such as the economy, lifestyle, public policy, health and environment, this group looks at 156 nations and then calculates which ones are the happiest. Telegraph.co.uk reports […]

As twins form inside the womb, an extraordinarily rare and difficult defect called Craniopagus twins can occur. It results in a fusion in the head and brain. This situation occurs in only one out of every 2.5 million live births. According to The Daily Mail, 40% of Craniopagus twins are stillborn. Within 24 hours of a live birth, 33% of these twins will die. If Craniopagus […]

Martin Shkreli, the former hedge fund manager vilified in nearly every corner of America for buying a pharmaceutical company and jacking up the price of a life-saving drug more than fiftyfold, says he’s auctioning off a chance to slap/punch him in the face to benefit a former friend. Article by The Associated Press On his […]

Fame and notoriety, creativity, and a photograph with a fluffy cat are surefire ways to win an election. Article by Joshua Barrie Except Gylve “Fenriz” Nagell, a rocker from the black metal band Darkthrone, didn’t want success. Described as a “legend” in some music circles, Fenriz was signed up to run for his local council […]