Although the scientific community generally understands how gene editing could improve life for those with genetic disorders, the challenge has been figuring out the proper ways to get there. Early attempts at this complex process haven’t proven precise enough to successfully cut into, replace, and repair DNA strands at the correct locations. However, one effort
In a single year, up to 243 million females can experience intimate partner violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence cases significantly spiked throughout the U.S. since 2020 as the pandemic saw a significant rise in calls to helplines. Downloads of spyware used to help guard against cyberstalking also increased. The rates of domestic violence have jumped by
As we enter year 3 of the pandemic, Americans are more stressed than ever. Nearly 2 in 3 Americans reported that they desperately need a vacation. Nearly half of us find ourselves too anxious to sleep many nights. World events have put a lot on our minds. So many of us are stressed and not
With access to the internet comes the potential for kids to be exposed to its inappropriate content as well. Given the pandemic-induced increase in time spent accessing the web, exposure to the darker sides has increased jointly. Today, 70%, the vast majority of children, have unintentionally beheld this harmful internet content through too much screen
Escaping into the outdoors, exploring nature in an untraveled place, comes with a fair share of advantages. Nature-oriented trips air on the side of being pet and child-friendly, offering fun for the whole family and furry friends too. Voyages to natural wonders also offer flexibility in mode of transportation, as with RVs, campers, or old-fashioned
We don’t give much thought to the quality of the air we breathe unless something draws our attention to it. The things that may trigger thoughts of the air around us are a change in color, odor, environmental factors, or even a potential contamination due to a global pandemic. There are many pollutants and allergens
Sleep deprivation is a major threat to success. Low educational attainment, anxiety, and depression (among other mental health issues), reduced quality of life, and poor fitness and coordination are just a few of the problems that deficient sleep produces. However, individuals who consistently sleep the science-suggested seven to eight hours per night achieve greater success
2022 could be the year that you get in the best health of your entire life. The amount of information that you can find online to tweak your current routine is staggering. Small tweaks might be all you need to make big changes in your health for the better. Others might need a complete lifestyle
Staff shortages have been felt in almost every industry since the beginning of the pandemic, but shortages in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries have been especially hard to deal with. Being short-staffed means more jobs to be done with less people and puts more stress on the people who are still working which can mean
At the beginning of the COVID outbreak in 2020, the hopeful US population was given a one-week timeline to comply with quarantines and other preventative measures to “flatten the curve.” Now, in January of 2022, we are entering the third year of the pandemic and that “one week” has turned into the longest “week” of
