In Irma prep, GasBuddy downloads increased 10x, nuclear reactors stayed online

Enlarge (credit: GasBuddy) Before Hurricane Irma made landfall in Key West, FL on Sunday morning, Floridians hustled to make final preparations in case the storm severed an of the critical transportation, communication, and power lines that keep modern life humming. That sent much of the state driving to gas stations to top off tanks in the […]

Type 2 diabetes risk increased by eating THIS type of meat, experts claim

However, now experts have said not all meats affect the risk of develop type 2 diabetes equally. Scientists have found higher intakes of red meat and poultry are associated with a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes. Red meat includes beef and pork – so eating too many sausages, steak and bacon could pose a […]

House GOP unveils $1.1tn budget with major cuts, tax reforms & increased defense spending

House Republicans have released their 2018 budget proposal, which they say will balance over the next decade by cutting billions in spending for programs such as Medicaid and Social Security while overhauling the tax code. On Tuesday, the House Budget Committee released their “Building a Better America” budget blueprint for the fiscal year 2018. The […]

Heartburn symptoms? Pills to treat condition linked to increased risk of early death

The drugs – call called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs – have previously been linked to a variety of health problems, including serious kidney damage, bone fractures and dementia. Now research has revealed there could be further risks associated with the drugs. Millions of people take proton pump inhibitors which are widely prescribed to treat […]