Articles by Alexis Villarias
''Los Chilangos' Reopens After Scary E. Coli Outbreak
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'Study: PReP Proven Effective in H.I.V. Prevention
A drug designed to prevent people who are at risk of contracting HIV is showing real promise. In the first real-world study conducted, it was found out that those who took Truvada or PrEP as others might call it, are free of HIV as reported in New York Times. -
'Study: Exercise Can Prevent Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease has affected lives of millions and there has not been any cure discovered until now. In a statement released by National Parkinson's Disease Foundation, there are at least 1.5 million Americans affected by the disease right now. Although there isn't any cure, a few studies have been made to help counteract the disease. A handful of these studies suggest that movement and exercise therapy can actually greatly relieve patients suffering this dreadful disease. -
'Instagram Enhances Direct Experience
Instagram has been doing a lot of revamping with its features recently, a much needed change to the delight of millions of users. -
'National Hunger Action Month Kicks Off with Orange Giant Spoon
September is the celebration of National Hunger Action Month and Senator Creigh Deeds combined politics and volunteering during the kick off to raise more awareness about hunger and food insecurity. Food Bank for Central Northeast Missouri led the kickoff along with Columbia's Chamber of Commerce by unveiling a 16 foot massive orange spoon that weighs 212 lbs last Tuesday. -
'Texas Teen Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba
According to local media, the Texas teenager who contracted a rare brain-eating disease has already passed away as posted in Reuters. The 14-year old boy was said to have swam in a lake about 70 miles north of Houston before he was diagnosed with the infection. -
'Miami University Turns Food Waste Into Water
In a report published in Journal News, Miami University has deviced a way to reduce food waste and at the same time, save money. They are actually using their waste in order to save money. -
'Indikitch Could be the Chipotle of Indian Food
Over the years, appreciation for Indian food is slowly crawling up however not as fast as it is expected. In fact, of all ethnic cuisines, the Indian food is the most underrated according to the Washington Post report. However, with the opening of Indikitch, this may about to change. -
'EU to Launch Study on Uber Regulation
In an effort to settle the legal disputes against the U.S. start-up company Uber, the European Commission has decided to launch a study in September as announced Friday in Reuters. Since opening in Paris in 2011, San Francisco-based Uber has run into several oppositions from taxi drivers complaining of unfairly bypassing local laws on safety and licensing. -
'Healthy Workplace Cuts Down Obesity
According to Reuters, a new study has proven that workplaces that encourage healthy lifestyle practices are linked to less obese employees. Only 17% of young employees in workplaces that promote healthy lifestyles were obese. On the other hand, 24% percent were found obese in workplaces with one or no healthy practice. -
'First Look: Cheesecake Factory at Wolfchase
The Cheesecake Factory opening is just less than a week and some get to see what’s going on inside the store. Invitation only guests were given a chance to preview the restaurant. Managers have been busy training the more than 300 new staff member this Thursday and Friday. -
'Update: Another Confirmed Dead of Plague in Utah, Fourth in the U.S. This Year
According to a CNN report, an elderly person has died from plague this month. Utah health officials had confirmed the incident this Thursday. The health officials believe that the victim might have contracted the plague from a flea or contact with a dead animal. This recent incident brings the death number to four in the United States. -
'Apple Teams Up with PayAnywhere for Easier Payment!
Apple announced on Thursday a new partnership with North American Bancard (NAB) to launch the latest version of PayAnywhere, a credit card reader that serves more than 300,000 locations around the United States. The latest version of PayAnywhere reader will be available in all Apple Stores beginning this September. -
'Effects of "Food Pressure" on Your Kids
A study shows that pushing or restricting food to your children is not a good idea as reported in Web Md. Research finds that parents of overweight kids are more likely to restrict children's food intake while parents are more likely to pressure children to eat more when they are of normal weight. -
'Study: Non-pasteurized Milk is Not Healthier
A recent study published that raw milk may only have a placebo effect as reported in Food Safety News. Any other health benefits supposedly from raw milk consumption are pure myth, it added.
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