‘Daredevil’ tourist dangles over edge of 1,640-foot waterfall in ‘risky’ stunt caught on shocking video

‘Daredevil’ tourist dangles over edge of 1,640-foot waterfall in ‘risky’ stunt caught on shocking video

She went chasing waterfalls — and risked her life for it. Kristin Torres, 39, pulled a “risky” stunt with her husband Ryan Torres, 40, during an excursion to visit Devil’s Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, South Africa — handing over the 1,640-foot drop being held just by her ankles. The couple … Read more

Insomniacs — give up these risky foods and drinks before bedtime, they may be keeping you awake

Insomniacs — give up these risky foods and drinks before bedtime, they may be keeping you awake

Your last cup of coffee was so long ago it seems like yesterday, you’ve stopped drinking on weeknights. You had your Sleepytime tea, popped your melatonin, you’ve got your sleep mask, your whale sounds app — so why the $%#! can’t you fall asleep, already? There could be other aspects of your diet you haven’t considered … Read more

I’m a food safety expert — I’d never order a meal through DoorDash or Uber Eats, it’s just too risky

I’m a food safety expert — I’d never order a meal through DoorDash or Uber Eats, it’s just too risky

That takeout sushi you like could be seriously sus. When a pricey takeout dinner arrives late and cold, it’s more than just another annoyance at the end of a long day — your meal could also wind up making you sick, experts warn. That’s because the longer prepared food sits around waiting to be collected by … Read more

I lost 210 lbs in two years on this risky diet — I did it for my wife and future child

I lost 210 lbs in two years on this risky diet — I did it for my wife and future child

A newly-married man shed an astonishing 210 lbs. in just two years, after doctors warned him his obesity could lead to fertility issues. Isaiah Caldwell, 28, weighed a whopping 434 lbs. when he received the sobering news. The St. Louis, Mo. man took action, adopting a strict carnivore diet, consisting only of meat and other animal … Read more

Hungry pup faces risky operation after swallowing large pair of fishing hooks

Hungry pup faces risky operation after swallowing large pair of fishing hooks

His life was on the line. A hungry hound named Kyte had to be rushed to the hospital after swallowing two fish hooks while walking with his owner in the UK, as seen in grisly pics blowing up online. “It really does feel like a miracle,” the dog’s unnamed owner said in a statement regarding … Read more

What to know before going faux: Press-on nails are convenient — but risky

What to know before going faux: Press-on nails are convenient — but risky

Is it time to press on from press-ons? Fashionistas with flimsy nails are turning to faux finger flair as convenient press-on nails make a comeback in the beauty market, allowing nails to appear manicured even when they can’t make it to the salon. The quick set is a lot quicker and cheaper than professional acrylic … Read more

Conjoined twins separated in risky 4-hour surgery: ‘They stabilized each other’

Conjoined twins separated in risky 4-hour surgery: ‘They stabilized each other’

Together, apart. Twin girls born conjoined at the abdomen are enjoying their new lives after being successfully separated during a four-hour surgery at a German hospital. The Siamese twins, who have not been publicly named, were born by C-section in August 2023 before undergoing the separation surgery seven weeks later. The procedure was performed by … Read more

Drinking eggnog can be a risky Christmas pastime — here’s the safest way

Drinking eggnog can be a risky Christmas pastime — here’s the safest way

Along with arguing over the taste, many holiday revelers debate the safety of drinking eggnog. The Christmas favorite is traditionally made with raw eggs, cream, milk and sugar to create a rich and creamy treat that can be spiked with bourbon, rum or brandy — or cause some to get sick if not properly made, … Read more

Boy, 3, gets life-saving surgery after swallowing a nail: ‘Very risky’

Boy, 3, gets life-saving surgery after swallowing a nail: ‘Very risky’

It was a nail-biting scenario. A 3-year-old boy in Cuba had to undergo life-saving emergency surgery after accidentally swallowing a large nail. “This is a very risky procedure,” said Dr. Mavil Isabel Benítez Fernández, a ENT specialist who presided over the operation in the Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja Paediatric Hospital in … Read more

Third person ‘cured’ of HIV after risky stem cell transplant

Third person ‘cured’ of HIV after risky stem cell transplant

A German man has become the third person ever to be effectively “cured” of HIV thanks to a stem cell transplant ten years ago. His breakthrough case was first announced in 2019, it wasn’t until Monday that researchers confirmed he was indeed HIV-free. “We don’t think there’s a functional virus present,” Dr. Björn Jensen, the … Read more