Life expectancy in the U.S. was beginning to stabilize after declining for several years. An American born in 2020 had an average life expectancy of 78.6 years, slightly lower than in 2018 but an…
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the U.S. school districts all over the country have developed plans to deal with potential outbreaks in their schools — and the measures school officials take to…
We live in the midst of a global pandemic and with the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. While researchers have yet to find a fully effective treatment for COVID-19 doctors can easily prescribe,…
Film directors and actors probably always set out to make the perfect movies, but perfection is in the eyes of the viewer. 24/7 Tempo reviewed data from Rotten Tomatoes to determine the movies that…
Many people aspire to be healthy, and good habits, including being physically active, can certainly help. However, there are obstacles that may prevent a person from maintaining a consistently active daily routine. With many…
Excessive drinking is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. According to research by the National Institutes of Health, alcohol was involved in 72,558 deaths in 2017, about 2.6% of…
Jan. 21, 2021, marks exactly one year since the novel coronavirus — that first appeared in China at the end of December 2020 — was confirmed in the U.S. Though health officials warned that…
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the U.S. school districts all over the country have developed plans to deal with potential outbreaks in their schools — and the measures school officials take to…
The United States started 2021 just about the same way it ended 2020 — by setting dismal records amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It took 292 days for the United States to reach its first…
Many hoped the holidays would provide a respite from the unpredictability of schools’ schedules. Even after the winter break, if and how school can operate changes almost daily. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed guidelines released…
The United States is still going through an unprecedented coronavirus surge. With new daily COVID-19 cases reaching over 300,000 for the first time on Jan. 8, the federal government may soon require all international…
People who decorate their homes following the “less is more” mantra may be onto something. Being surrounded with too much stuff may not be healthy. Studies on the effects of de-cluttering one’s space offer…
The fear that comes with a cancer diagnosis has roots in the disease’s killer nature. In the United States, where the disease is also the second biggest killer (after heart disease), nearly 600,000 people…
Many hoped the holidays would provide a respite from the unpredictability of schools’ schedules. Even after the winter break, if and how school can stay open changes almost on a daily basis. 24/7 Wall…
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy like nothing else in recent memory. No industry was spared, and the entertainment business took a severe hit. Hollywood studios found themselves forced to postpone the…
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has several nicknames — winter depression, winter blues, and seasonal depression. It is a type of mood disorder that many people experience in the winter and typically goes away in the…
Alzheimer’s disease is an incurable form of dementia that affects memory and cognitive functions over time. The condition is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause…
Many hoped the holidays would provide a respite from the unpredictability of schools’ schedules. Even after the winter break, if and how school can stay open changes almost on a daily basis. 24/7 Wall…
When it comes to health concerns over the last year or so, it feels like there is nothing but COVID-19. But the flu, heart disease, and cancer are still being diagnosed. Finding a lump…
Every year, the American Kennel Club, the country’s purebred dog registry, considers new breeds to add to its index. It’s a rigorous vetting process. There are over 300 dog breeds known throughout the world,…
