US Life Expectancy Falls Again

It is easy to blame the pandemic, but it isn’t just because of that. In January 1996, US life expectancy Continue reading →

Data That Matters July 2022

In the US in 1989 the wealthiest 1% held 24% of the wealth. As of 2019 they held 31%. The Continue reading →

Not Enough Sleep

Feeling tired? Had a bad night trying to sleep? It’s common in the US. “We need at least seven hours Continue reading →

Data That Matters February 2022

The mid-depths of the oceans are most likely to lose significant levels of oxygen leaving 70% of the world’s oceans Continue reading →

Antibiotic Resistance Accelerates

Even before the pandemic there were health care worries. Resistance to antibiotics was rising as the contagions gained immunities. Part Continue reading →

Data That Matters January 2022

Alaska hit a record temperature of 67F (19.4C) for December. Suicides were the 12th leading cause of death in the Continue reading →

Good And Sad Suicide News

The good news is that there are “30% fewer suicide attempts among patients who were screened for suicide risk” (Pew Continue reading →

Drones Deliver Defibrillators

Drone deliveries of consumer purchases are being tested. While successful, their use in emergency situations may be a more public Continue reading →