When winter rears its chilly head, the inclement weather brings with it some dangerous elements. From slippy roads to frostbite, the perils of winter are not to be ignored. Given the harsh winter we experienced this year, it’s no surprise how many accidents occurred. 87-year-old Noreen was one such victim of the frigid conditions. Noreen’s …
It’s easy for someone to internalize the idea that being different equals to being wrong, leading an individual to feel that their quirks and unique features are inherently bad. For six-year-old Landon, this notion is a familiar one. Recently, Landon and his family took a trip down to the RiverTown Crossings mall, located in Michigan, …
Even if we don’t like to admit it, there’s something oddly satisfying about popping pimples. Is it gross? Yes, of course. Is it something you might be too mortified to admit enjoying? Maybe. But there’s a reason those zit popping videos do so well on YouTube! Of course, you’re not supposed to pick at or …
People have been seeking a cure for cancer for decades and decades. Although today, it is possible to somewhat treat and manage cancer, many still lose their lives to this disease. The medical treatments that patients have to undergo can be very taxing and exhausting, even when they work out. It certainly seems like a …
You would think that your doctors are the first person you can trust when it comes to your health and wellbeing. This is especially so when their entire profession centers around the best interest of their patient. Alas, this is not the universal case as it should be. Instead, healthcare in today’s capitalistic economy is …
It was a normal day at the Grouse Mountain ski resort in Vancouver, British Columbia. Skiers were enjoying a sunny day with great snowfall. One 8-year-old was having a blast until the situation took a turn for the worse. Moments after getting on the chair lift, the boy slipt and was dangling 20 feet above …
A plant known as the giant Hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzianum, has been spreading and growing, making its way across a number of states in America. It might look quite beautiful, but the fact is that contact with this plant can have devastating effects. There are a number of dangerous plants out there that can irritate …
A healthy 18-year-old recently died after consuming an excessive amount of under-cooked pork. Not many people know that under-cooked pork meat has the potential to carry parasitic larvae that eat parts of the human brain. After suffering a seizure, the man was taken to the emergency room to receive medical care for his condition. Tragically, …
The Austin, Texas, police department witnessed close up how poorly our country takes care of our veterans. It started with a simple theft and ballooned into something magnificent. World War II veteran Louis C. Hicks is 92 years old and lives alone in Austin. He called the local police department one day to report that …
Flo is a four-year-old Border Collie in training with the Edale Mountain Rescue Team in the U.K. She has been in training for more than 100 days to learn not only how to find those who are lost in the wilderness but also how to rescue them from hazardous situations. One of the biggest tests …