An Iowa man is believed to have died from Lassa fever, a virus rarely seen in the US that causes one in three cases of permanent hearing loss and 95% of infected pregnant women to miscarry. The patient, who has not been publicly identified, had recently traveled to West Africa where the virus originated and …
A long-distance runner was lost for 30 days in the Washington state desert before escaping the brink of death. What was supposed to be a one-day excursion for Robert Schock, 39, became a month-long fight for his life without food, shelter, clothing or cell phone service. “[The ordeal] it’s affected me,” Schock told People, “and …
What’s in a name? Several billion dollars – if you choose wisely Brayden, Cayden and Jayden are today’s cute baby names for boys. But when it comes to attracting capital, according to a new study on billionaire baby names, it’s the name of the game. Old-fashioned biblical names are most popular among the world’s richest …
And the man makes three. Smiling face to face are conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel, 34, and Abby’s husband Joshua Bowling in his new Facebook profile picture. The happy trio, who united as one during Abby and Bowling’s 2021 wedding, are seen saying “cheese” for a rare selfie as they enjoy a fall night …
With Halloween on Thursday and Thanksgiving just around the corner, a weight loss coach in Wisconsin is sharing four tips for sledding through the stressful holiday eating season. Amber Clemens—a self-described “former lifelong eater” who says she lost 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off—recommends focusing on moderation in your daily life, …
The liver does a lot of heavy lifting. The largest internal organ, it regulates clotting and removes toxins, yet research suggests many of us are living with impaired liver function – and don’t even know it. It is estimated that more than 100 million people in the US have some form of liver disease, a …
Experts are sounding the cowbell about the potential dangers of non-dairy milk. Cow’s milk consumption in America has declined drastically in recent years as consumers gravitate toward plant-based milk for health reasons, have dairy intolerances, and have ethical concerns about animal abuse in modern dairy farming practices. However, some ingredients in these alternatives may be …
It’s only $1, but crazy fans think AriZona Iced Tea tastes like a million bucks. The vibrantly colorful canned drink from the New York-based company was famously priced at just 99 cents, but has become a bona fide pop culture phenomenon over the years. Crazy fans have tattooed the infamous cherry blossom tree, collected hundreds …
HelloFresh is bringing a new meaning to “friend giving.” The meal kit company is bringing the iconic Thanksgiving sitcom episode to life for the holiday as it honors Friends’ 30th anniversary. In a throwback to the beloved series’ Season 6 Episode 9, titled “The One Where Ross Got High,” the limited-edition meal kit will allow …
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of the neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth, and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of the Thyroid Program …