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Progress Highlighted as Fifth Person Cured of HIV

Progress Highlighted as Fifth Person Cured of HIV

Researchers in Germany announced a fifth person has been cured of HIV.  In a study published in Nature Medicine, researchers from University Hospital Düsseldorf detailed the treatment of the 53-year-old patient, known as “the Düsseldorf patient” to protect his privacy, who was diagnosed with HIV in 2008 and acute myeloid leukemia three years later. He received a stem cell transplant in 2013 as part of his treatment for the cancer – which also cured him of HIV. Despite the development,…

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WORKING WITH SCIENCE

WORKING WITH SCIENCE

WE all know that working out is good for your body, but what’s the science behind it? In todays story we’ll dive into the science and context that goes into leading a happier healthier life

Meditation Improving Longevity

Meditation Improving Longevity

When we have the feeling of anger, stress or anxiety, we are often told to breathe in order to calm down. Most people don’t turn to that method, people tend to throw or hit things when feeling angry and even have unhealthy habits when anxious or stressed. With the calming of the mind, mindfulness can lead to many positive outcomes in overall health which can lead to increasing longevity. Meditation has been way for people to cope with health disorders…

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How law enforcement is using genetic genealogy to solve crimes

How law enforcement is using genetic genealogy to solve crimes

As time passes, how crimes can be solved or how to identify human remains has changed dramatically.  Forensic genetic genealogy has become popular and was most recently used to connect a DNA sample in the quadruple homicide in Idaho in November of 2022.  According to familytreemagazine.com, the FBI reports nearly 250,00 unsolved murder cases, with around 6,000 added yearly.  One of the most famous cases using this tool involved the “Golden State Killer” in 2017; after reopening the case, investigators…

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Small Business

Small Business

The current economy in America has been rough on everyone. Prices are rising at an alarming rate and  people are really feeling it. One group in particular that are having a hard time are small businesses, and business owner, Melina Lee, knows first-hand how the hard the economy shift has been. 

Is Radio Listenership Declining?

Is Radio Listenership Declining?

The radio has been a main form of entertainment for most Americans for over a century. Now, it has competition. With the ever evolving 21st century, we have found new means of entertainment and new ways to listen to the things we want.  “I think that a lot of younger people are tuning into those other formats, the podcasts, Spotify and Apple Music,” says Ryan Lang, radio show host on Akron’s 97.5 WONE. David Curry from Business of Apps reports…

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Sports Injury Prevention: Is it possible?

Sports Injury Prevention: Is it possible?

What if I was able to tell you there is a way to prevent injuries from happening when playing sports. That you could play freely as you wanted without the thought of injury holding you back. Sounds too good to be true you’d might say since there is no actual way to prevent an injury from happening but there are things that you could do to maintain a healthy body to lower the risk of injury. A study that was…

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Pets Need Homes Too

Pets Need Homes Too

By: Skylar Edington An increase in abandoned animals has become very common after the 2020 Covid pandemic. With many families and workers being laid off from work, inflation, and even employees going back to work, it has become a widespread problem. During the 2020 pandemic many families had a desire to have a pet because they were home for almost an entire year. Many people find comfort in animals and being alone for so long made people purchase pets. With…

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NEW HOME

NEW HOME

As we all know, college can be very stressful for students. Adjusting to a new place, new people, and new experiences can prove to be very challenging. Now imagine you having to face these same changes in a completely new country. Laura Lee, a student here at Kent state, doesn’t have to imagine it, it’s her reality.