“Chroming” is the latest trend to gain traction among teens — and it’s claimed the lives of multiple children. Similar to huffing, “chroming” refers to the practice of inhaling chemicals from common items like permanent markers, aerosol deodorant, nail polish, paints or hair spray for a short-lived high, according to CNN. “Most of these products … Read more
Jarmageddon? Sixty percent of infant and toddler foods sold in the US are not as nutritious as they might seem, according to a new study from the George Institute for Global Health. The Australia-headquartered research group compared data on 651 commercial baby foods to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, finding that 70% failed to meet protein … Read more
Trader Joe’s is urgently recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles nationwide due to “safety risk” from an “unexpected burn pattern,” the company announced Thursday. According to a notice published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger flame than expected and “posing a … Read more
A pediatric nurse has issued a timely warning about the safety of a popular snack as temperatures across the nation plummet. In an explainer on Instagram, Sarah Hunstead, who runs safety page CPR Kids, reminded parents to be vigilant if feeding their toddlers and young children instant noodles. “Noodles are a popular snack, especially in … Read more
Sexually transmitted infections skyrocketed across Europe in 2022 — with reported gonorrhea cases alone nearly doubling. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control expressed “deep concern” with the rising rates, released Thursday as part of the group’s most recent data set. Syphilis cases rose by 34% between 2021 and 2022, amounting to more than … Read more
Too often, when people need medical care quickly — especially at night or on weekends — there’s only been one option: Head to an emergency department or urgent care facility and prepare to wait. Now there’s another option: NYU Langone Virtual Urgent Care, which allows existing and new patients to see a medical professional online, … Read more
An Australian widower who won $60,000 [$40,890 USD] on the Lotto only to have his pension ‘unexpectedly’ cut off is warning other Australians to be careful what they wish for. Frank Kemmler, 70, from Adelaide, Australia told his family they were going on a holiday after he learned he had won thousands of dollars in … Read more
The one year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death may have recently passed — but the late royal is still sending messages from beyond. Paranormal expert Athos Salomé — known to his followers as the “Living Nostradamus” — claims to have been handed a series of predictions for the future, courtesy of her late majesty. Salomé … Read more
With the rate of child exploitation exploding online, this is a message every parent needs to hear in order to keep their children safe. Jon Rouse, one of Australia’s top child protection investigators, has revealed the online crimes targeting children and how to spot them. “I don’t care who you are, if you think that your child is immune to … Read more
Experts have issued an urgent warning after social media users began adopting a dangerous new tanning “hack.” A string of videos shows tanning’s trend involves pouring beer over your skin, with some claiming it offers “the best tan ever” while being affordable. But experts have described the dubious so-called “hack” as downright dangerous, The Sun reports. Not … Read more
Concerned parents have rushed to warn others after a string of fake Bluey episodes with “inappropriate” storylines emerged online. Bootleg versions of the popular Australian children’s show that are “nothing like” the real Bluey have been catching out unsuspecting parents. The “weird” spoof episodes, which contain strikingly similar cartoon characters, have recently been uploaded to … Read more
One woman is warning young people off of vaping after less than a year of using them she was left with a vape-induced illness. Lucy Turchin, 35, told news.com.au that she picked up vaping as she believed it was a safe alternative to smoking, which she had quit a year before she began and missed. … Read more
Buckle up and batten down, my babies. A full moon is rising and with it the most emotionally taxing eclipse of the year. The full moon lunar eclipse arrives on May 5, 2023 at 11:14 a.m. EST, at 14 degrees of Scorpio, the sign of death and regeneration, intimacy and underbellies, sex and power, control … Read more
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued an urgent public safety alert regarding the animal tranquilizer xylazine — warning it is now being used as a cheap cutting agent for fentanyl in 48 states. The medication — known on the street as “tranq,” “tranq dope” and “zombie drug” — is approved by the Food and Drug … Read more
There are urgent calls for a national sperm donation database to be set up in Australia amid fears that “prolific donors” could be raising the risk of “accidental incest” in the country. At present, Australia’s six states and two territories have their own rules regarding sperm donation, according to the Guardian, but there is no … Read more
A mother of five is asking parents to keep their sick children at home after a recent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreak infected three of her daughters and led to a frightening hospitalization for one of them. Carmen Bremiller, 27, of Barker, New York — in Broome County — has been caring for her daughters for several … Read more
When I experienced unexplained pins and needles and weakness in all my limbs, I started to panic. About a week later, I went to the doctor and found out I had a severe vitamin B12 deficiency. Here’s what a B12 deficiency can look like, plus treatment, as well as how I’m feeling today. Loading Something … Read more