Top 10 Asian American-Owned Banks
Of all the minority depository institutions (MDIs) in the United States, the largest single group is composed of the 71 Asian or Pacific Islander American-owned banks. Collectively, these commercial banks…
Dangerous Social Media ‘Blackout Challenge’ Can Cause Brain Damage, Death in Less Than 5 Minutes
The viral “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking challenge) is responsible for at least one death this year. The challenge, which is being shared on various social media platforms,…
Kate Middleton Has Completed Chemotherapy Treatment for Cancer: What We Know Now
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced she has completed her chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The public learned in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. Though…
What Digital Advertisers and Influencers Need to Know About the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials
As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking in 2022 and 2023, on August 22, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that will impose monetary civil penalties…
Community Banks: Meaning, Overview, History and FAQ
What Is a Community Bank? A community bank is a depository or lending institution that primarily serves businesses and individuals in a small geographic area. Community banks tend to emphasize…
Women Will Be Notified of Breast Density After a Mammogram: What to Know
The FDA’s new breast density rule will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has dense breasts. Breast density is considered a risk factor for breast cancer…
Weekly Insulin Shots for Type 2 Diabetes May Be as Effective as Daily Shots
New research offers an alternative to daily insulin shots for the 8 million people in the United States with type 2 diabetes. Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin injection is just as…
Interest Rate Trends for Credit Card, Auto, and Mortgage Loans
Tracking interest rates over time shows us significant volatility over long-enough time periods. Typically, the rates will be lowest on mortgages, highest on credit cards, and somewhere in the middle…
James Earl Jones Lived with Diabetes for Decades Before His Death at 93
James Earl Jones, known for roles in Field of Dreams, The Lion King, and Star Wars, died at the age of 93. Jones was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in…
Regular Exercise Could Help Make Your Belly Fat ‘Healthier.’ Here’s How
Researchers say that regular exercise could promote healthful changes to how the body stores fat. In a small study, people with overweight and obesity who exercised stored less damaging subcutaneous…