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Kim Kardashian Offers to Pay Five Years of Rent for a Former Inmate Yet He Was Denied a Home
Kim Kardashian, a vocal advocate for prison reform, wanted to use her celebrity status for good and offered to pay five years’ worth of rent for Matthew Charles, a former inmate. However, on Friday afternoon (March 15), she revealed on Twitter that Charles was denied an apartment rental, despite her offer of long-term financial support. “Matthew Charles’s lease application was rejected again bc of his criminal record (even w me paying his rent in advance),” Kardashian tweeted. “If there are any landlords w a 2 bedroom in Nashville willing to give…
Read MoreMental health issues increased significantly in young adults over last decade
The percentage of young Americans experiencing certain types of mental health disorders has risen significantly over the past decade, with no corresponding increase in older adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “More U.S. adolescents and young adults in the late 2010s, versus the mid-2000s, experienced serious psychological distress, major depression or suicidal thoughts, and more attempted suicide,” said lead author Jean Twenge, PhD, author of the book “iGen” and professor of psychology at San Diego State University. “These trends are weak or non-existent among adults 26…
Read MoreStep forward in understanding human feet
Scientists have made a step forward in understanding the evolution of human feet. Unlike species such as chimpanzees, which have opposable digits on their feet, humans have evolved arched feet to enhance upright walking. These arches were thought to be supported by plantar intrinsic muscles (PIMs) — but a study by the University of Queensland and the University of Exeter shows PIMs have a “minimal impact” on this. The findings show that foot muscles are important for helping us push against the ground during walking and running. This suggests that…
Read MoreInsight into potential new strategy to target skin diseases like psoriasis
Research at UT Southwestern has shown that targeting metabolism in growing cells holds promise for the treatment of skin diseases like psoriasis that are characterized by skin overgrowth resulting from excess cell division, known as hyperproliferation. A research team led by Dr. Richard Wang, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, demonstrated in mice that inhibiting glucose transport may be a safe and effective treatment for these diseases. Actively dividing cells, like those underlying psoriasis, are more dependent on glucose for their growth. By inhibiting glucose transport in those cells, disease-associated skin overgrowth…
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