High heels have become very fashionable among women in North Korea, in part because Kim Jong-Un’s wife Ri Sol Ju likes to wear them. North Korea is known for imposing strict regulations about what its female citizens can wear. However, the dress code is starting to get a little laxer, and items like trousers and […]
Month: August 2014
Stem Cell Research May Aid Osteoarthritic Patients
Deborah Cole Thomas has contended with osteoarthritis for over 10 years. As a result of her arthritic condition, the 60 year old underwent multiple surgeries and requires pain medication on a regular basis to ease the pain. The University of Pittsburgh is conducting research to aid patients like Thomas, who are forced to struggle with […]
Increasing Shoe Size Challenges American Retailers
The National Shoe Retailers Association now says that the average male shoe size in America is 10½ while the average female shoe size is 8½. This size increase is significant, with experts believing this change is mainly due to the increasing height and weight of Americans. Although bigger feet are growing alongside the American population, […]
Season Ended for Baltimore Raven Due to Injury
Aaron Ross suffered an early end to this season after contracting a torn Achilles tendon during a team conditioning drill. The NFL veteran has been on the field for six seasons playing for the New York Giants and personally sought out being on the Baltimore Ravens team. Despite this recent injury, Ross is no stranger […]
Beat Athlete’s Foot without Over-the-Counter Drugs
Athlete’s foot fungus can often be difficult to treat. Over-the-counter medications are available, but for some people they fail to eliminate the problem. For that reason many people turn to somewhat unusual home remedies to cure them of their infections. Absorbine Jr., a menthol-based pain reliever, is harsh on the skin, but many individuals claim […]