Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an umbrella term for progressive lung diseases, primarily chronic bronchitis and emphysema — conditions that make breathing increasingly difficult. Most COPD sufferers have bronchitis and emphysema simultaneously. The disease…
Movie directors are the authors of the motion picture. From screenplay writing or supervision to cinematography, the vision, tone, and, of course, direction, of the film belongs to them. That’s why the director’s name…
Living in debt is the reality for the vast majority of American adults. By far, mortgages make up the largest share of U.S. household debt. As of the third quarter of 2018, U.S. housing…
Nine percent of Americans, about 30 million people, have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About a fourth of them do not even know they have diabetes. Approximately 1.5 million…
Often, our body’s way of telling us something is wrong is through pain — and this is a major reason for visiting the doctor. The problem is not always easily solved, however, and many…
An estimated 19.9 million students attended the more than 4,600 degree-granting institutions in the United States in the fall 2018 semester, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. Enrollment…
A devastating cold front, complete with extreme low temperatures, wind, and precipitation, is expected to hit much of the United States this week. The phenomenon, known popularly as a “polar vortex,” will move across…
Choosing a name for your child is perhaps the first big decision you’ll make as a parent. No pressure at all. The desire to meet family expectations and follow traditions has to be weighed…
A record number of Americans are expected to have traveled to other countries in 2018, buoyed by a strong dollar and a surging economy. In 2017, the number of U.S. visits overseas rose by 9.1%…
The latest Corruption Perceptions Index from Transparency International indicates the failure of most countries to control corruption, and the organization believes this is leading to a “crisis of democracy around the world.” In the…
Americans are more likely to pay with a credit card than with cash than ever before. With a credit card, consumers can buy now and pay later and earn rewards like cash back and…
The 61st Annual Grammy Awards, billed as “music’s biggest night,” will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10. The program is intended to showcase and honor the…
More than 100 million Americans — and millions more viewers across the world — will sit down on Feb. 3 to watch Super Bowl LIII. While most will be interested to see whether the…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued more than 300,000 utility patents in 2018. Though anyone can apply for a patent, large corporations tend to receive the most — more than one-fourth of patents…
Living in a major metropolitan area has countless benefits. Cities are cultural hubs — they offer diverse and high-quality options for anything from food, health care, and education to music and art venues and…
