Six days ago I woke up at 2am in a haze. The full onslaught of a new disease ripped through my body. My mind was hazy. My joints and muscles pulsed with pain. I shuffled sadly to the bathroom. ‘How did I leave you,’ I thought, as I looked in the mirror at my sunken … Read more
Bonnie Chapman – the daughter of Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman and his late wife, Beth Chapman – revealed that she had a negative experience with Ozempic, which led her to try a different weight loss drug. In one E! News interview published on Sunday, December 1, the A&E alum, 25, opened up about … Read more
Sign up for our breaking news emails for free real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox Sign up for our free emails with the latest news Sign up for our free emails with the latest news Public health officials around the world are monitoring the spread of a deadly virus ominously known as … Read more
The United States is known for being a great fusion of people, food and culture. In major cities across the country, such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, people can find almost any cuisine to suit their heart’s desire. But as Chef Sean Sherman of the Oglala Lakota Tribe has noted in the past, … Read more
A man posting on Reddit says he “refuses” to go on a ski trip with his girlfriend’s sister and her newborn child, writing that the addition of a baby will increase both the stress and expense of the trip. In the anonymous post, the man writes that he and his girlfriend have been going on … Read more
Travelers have been warned about the spread of three diseases, including the Marburg virus. It is a close cousin of Ebola and is also called the ‘bleeding eye’ virus because of one of its symptoms. Marburg, Mpox and Oropouch (commonly called “sloth fever”) are spreading in multiple countries, according to the UK Department of Health … Read more
Another study suggests that weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy (NVO) and Mounjaro (LLY) may help people drink less alcohol. Some patients taking weight-loss medications, including popular GLP-1 treatments, reported reducing their alcohol consumption, according to a new study recently published in the scientific journal JAMA Network Open. The study surveyed approximately 14,000 members of the … Read more
“7 Mile + Livernois” from the Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates Detroit as a place for Black women to live and create by elevating both the work of the artist, Tiff Massey, and the community from which she comes. The exhibition draws attention to how Detroit is represented in the national – and even global … Read more
December is seasonal depression month, and it’s no surprise why. The days are short (in fact, the winter solstice on December 21 is the shortest day of the year), the weather is cold and gloomy, and by the time most people have finished work, it is already dark outside. These seasonal changes can be bothersome … Read more
My husband and I always thought we would remain child-free. But recently my mother told me she wanted to be a grandparent. Now we have decided to have children, and we are excited about our decision. I’m 41, and until recently I thought so remain childfree. I’m the oldest of four, but we all hate … Read more
You may cringe when you hear Christmas carols before Thanksgiving, but now there’s no way around it: It’s officially December and the holiday rush is at a fever pitch. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are all this month, plus New Year’s Eve and all the chaos that comes with rushing to finish your 2024 projects (and … Read more
In April, just twelve weeks into her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was standing at the receptionist at her obstetrician’s office when she was asked to pay $960, the amount the office estimated she would owe after giving birth. Clark, 39, was shocked that she was asked to pay that amount during this second prenatal visit. Typically, … Read more
What’s worse than being stuck under two meters of snow? Being stuck in a hospital, especially if you’re a kid fighting cancer. To make the long hospital stays less lonely, Honda has introduced an AI-powered robot to aid in the children’s well-being and rehabilitation. The Honda Research Institute Japan (HRI-JP) is a subsidiary of Honda’s … Read more
My teenage son got his driver’s license. I refuse to track him down because I know it will make me even more worried. I trust my son and want to give him the freedom he deserves. My son just got his driver’s license and is loving his newfound freedom. Even though he goes to the … Read more
My mother had two children in their early twenties. She decided to test the waters about having another child in her 40s and brought our niece over. My mother didn’t end up having a third child, and I feel a little guilty about it. My mother had my brother and me when she was in … Read more
Weighing 360 pounds, Clark Valery felt less efficient in his role as a volunteer firefighter. The 38-year-old was motivated to lose weight after the death of a friend from a heart attack. He has lost 140 pounds and is in much better shape to tackle the fires in his city. This as told essay is … Read more
How to Send Christmas Cards Online Easily send Christmas cards using online tools. Problem solved, USA TODAY A seasonal greeting card, handwritten on personalized holiday paper or typed on a tasteful e-card, is a way to show family and friends that you care this holiday season. The annual custom, or time-honored tradition for some, is … Read more
The round batteries, small as buttons and shiny as coins, are prized for the energy they contain in their size. They have become commonplace in households, powering remote controls, hearing aids, toys, electric tea lights, wristwatches, greeting cards that play music and other familiar objects. But doctors warn that such ‘button batteries’ can maim and … Read more
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alfredo Santiago has a unique job in the Peruvian capital Lima: he is a bee rescuer. The 35-year-old started out as a beekeeper, but added stinging insect rescue to his services. He often checks his cell phone for messages from people seeking help removing hives from the windows of houses, playgrounds … Read more
Taking good care of our musculoskeletal health can help us stay strong and active as we age. Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in healthy aging. She lifts heavy weights and does jump training every week to age well. A muscle and bone doctor who specializes in healthy aging shared her weekly exercise … Read more
