You should enjoy your Christmas cookies — not toss them. With the holidays comes family gatherings, parties and, of course, food galore, but experts are cautioning against certain menu staples that could result in an unwanted gift: food poisoning. “If you are participating in a potluck, there is a basic food safety concept that is essential … Read more
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She had a terrifying brush with death. A 9-year-old Australian girl was left fighting for her life due to a hidden danger lurking in her breakfast sandwich — which caused a severe infection and neurological damage. “They identified that there were some abscesses in the brain,” the mother, named Kristen Saunders, told ABC Newcastle. The … Read more
Something seemed fishy. A young wife in Scotland confessed that her marital bedroom reeked of old fish for weeks before she screwed up the courage to seek advice, The Sun reported. Now, Claudia Anderson, 26, wishes she hadn’t waited — and is doing her best to warn others of the troubling reason behind the olfactory … Read more
If you give a sheet about your health — wash your bedding more often. A study conducted by bedding retailer Pizuna last year found that 45% of single men only wash their bedding once every four months. Single women fared a bit better by washing their bedding around every two weeks and couples washed their … Read more
Talk about a trouble magnet. Magnetized toys may be popular — but the parts themselves can be extremely dangerous for your little one, according to experts. A new video shared by @tinyheartseducation, a child safety organization started by former paramedic Nikki Jurcutz and her sister, Rach Waia, warned that in many cases the magnets can “rip … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the Ozempic label to acknowledge complaints of blocked intestines in some people who have taken the medication. The semaglutide drug is designed for people with Type 2 diabetes but has become widely used as a weight-loss remedy. Ozempic works by mimicking a natural hormone, GLP-1, which slows down the passage … Read more
Don’t flip out. Nonstick and ceramic frying pans can be hazardous to your health once scratched — and one social media savvy doctor has gone viral explaining exactly why. Dr. Poonam Desai, also known as @doctoranddancer on TikTok, snagged well over half a million hits with a recent 33-second clip entitled “Pans I do not use,” reminding … Read more
Every year, up to 9,000 people die in the US as a result of a prescription medication error. That figure doesn’t include the hundreds of thousands of patients who suffer adverse effects from taking the wrong medication or taking meds in the wrong way, according to a report from StatPearls. Now, an investigative report from … Read more
Mom to the rescue. Jax Anderson and her 12-year-old daughter, Evelyn, have their own private distress signal. The secret “S-O-S” allows the preteen to quickly and discreetly telegraph the need for parental intervention, in case of uncomfortable or even life-threatening situations — without anybody knowing she’s calling for help. It’s the “poop” emoji. “Whenever Evelyn … Read more
Divers have finally made it to the bottom of Belize’s iconic Great Blue Hole, but a dirty secret was lurking at the bottom of the pristine natural wonder. The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole in the Caribbean off the coast of Belize that has left tourists and scientists awe-struck. Stretching 318 meters … Read more
Everybody likes to be scared on a thrill-ride, but nobody wants to be scared for their life. Such was the case for Florida real estate broker Eve Brock when she and her boyfriend’s nine-year-old son boarded the Spin Out at Florida State Fair in Tampa, Fla. — one of a series of mishaps on rollercoasters and … Read more
As the Latin adage maintains, fortune favors the bold and for one sign in particular, bold is the only way to be. In fairness, several signs exhibit risk heavy, caution to the wind behavior; Aries folk will try anything once and love the thrill that comes from fast cars and cheap games of chance, Scorpios … Read more
Ruff conditions ahead. Dog owners who plan to bring their pooch along with them to the beach this summer should be wary of the dangers that their four-legged pals could be in. While playing on the beach, many dogs may get sand in their mouths, whether its on purpose or accidentally, but if ingested, the … Read more
More beach fatalities have been reported at Panama City Beach in Florida than any other beach in the U.S. in 2023, data from the National Weather Service showed. According to a report from FOX 35 in Orlando, seven people have died in the area this year, all of which happened in June. Three of them occurred Saturday, officials confirmed. In the … Read more
“Proud Mary” feared she had put herself “in great danger” months before dying. In her penultimate Instagram address, Tina Turner — who died Wednesday at age 83 following a bout with cancer, a stroke, and kidney troubles — revealed to her nearly 1 million followers that she had unwittingly gambled with her health. “Kidneys fail without … Read more
Get your apocalypse survival kit ready: The world is the closest to the end of days as it has ever been, scientists warn. The symbolic Doomsday Clock — designed by scientists to measure how close the world is to an apocalypse — has been reset to 90 seconds to midnight. This is the closest the clock has ever … Read more
Thinking of traveling abroad next year? You might want to steer clear of Afghanistan, Mali, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, which rank among the world’s most dangerous destinations for business and pleasure travelers. That’s according to this year’s “Travel Risk Map,” compiled by global security and medical specialists from the risk assessment firm International SOS. The index takes into … Read more
Parenting involves making thousands of decisions about your children and the way in which you raise them. Some of those decisions may be viewed as controversial, so we keep them to ourselves. Except for moms like Marcie Whalen, also known as the ‘The Unconventional Mom’, who doesn’t shy away from sharing her sometimes unpopular opinions online. For example, some … Read more
Nearly 10 percent of all Americans will experience symptoms of depression every year. One of the common forms of treatment includes a combination of therapy and antidepressants. According to the CDC, around 13 percent of Americans over the age of 18 were taking antidepressants between 2015 and 2018. The most commonly prescribed form of these … Read more