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Suicide Has Become the Second Leading Cause of Death for Gen Z
Posted on: 18 Oct 2019
For the past few years, the focus has been mainly on millennials and their cultural contributions. However, now the focus should be shifted to Gen Z and the reason is not one to be proud of. People considered Gen Z are born from 1997 onwards. This means that the age range as of 2019 includes people who are 22 years old and younger. Unfortunately, suicide has become the second leading cause of death for Gen Z in the last decade. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the…
California Became the First U.S. State to Ban Fur
Posted on: 18 Oct 2019
Using fur has been a topic of debate for years with opposers claiming it is animal abuse. As of today, California became the first U.S. state to ban fur use in clothing and accessories under Assembly Bill No.44. This law will take effect in 2023. What do they mean by fur? Fur is specifically defined as, “animal skin or part thereof with hair, fleece, or fur fibers attached thereto, either in its raw or processed state.” Fur product is specifically defined as “any article of clothing or covering for any…
Teen Suing Lyft After the Driver Allegedly Masturbated
Posted on: 18 Oct 2019
A 14-year-old girl, with the help of her guardians, is suing Lyft for being “negligent in its hiring process.” The incident occurred almost a year ago when the girl took a 13-minute Lyft ride from Bayside to Flushing. The teen is suing Lyft after the driver allegedly masturbated during that ride. The girl claims that while observing her from the rear-view mirror, the driver, Narinderjit Singh, touched himself inappropriately. She recorded a three second video with her phone which she later gave to the police as evidence. Singh was then…
Why Remote Work is Not as Convenient as You Think
Posted on: 16 Oct 2019
Working from home has many upsides. Doing the work at your own suitability while earning a living sounds like the perfect situation. As of 2017, 2.9 percent of the U.S. workforce works from home at least half the time. Majority of telecommuters are at least 35 years old and earn a salary that’s higher than a median in-office worker. Unfortunately, remote work is not as convenient as you think. There are several managerial drawbacks that take away from the experience and passion of the work. Here are some examples: 1.…
Corticosteroid Injections are Harmful to Osteoarthritis Patients
Posted on: 16 Oct 2019
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects almost 30 million Americans. It can affect the knees, hips, lower back, finger and toe joints, and neck. In 2017, a new technique marketed as “Coolief” was introduced to ease chronic joint pain. It is covered under some insurances. A new report states that these corticosteroid injections are harmful to osteoarthritis patients. The injections provide temporary relief but actually may be causing the disease to worsen more quickly. It might be speeding up the process of needing hip or knee replacement surgeries.…
