In December 2009, Virginia became the first Southern state to ban smoking in bars and restaurants. A similar law recently took effect in North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producer. A more moderate, college-educated batch of newcomers is changing the cultural landscape across the South. According to Ferrel Guillory of the Center [...]
Approximately 5 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer`s disease. As the elderly population continues to grow, this number is expected to increase. Estimates suggest that its prevalence may more than double by 2050. While research efforts have focused mainly on finding a cure, the best available drugs can only slow progression of [...]