· 12 min read
Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed. Her dentist offered to fix most of her teeth with root canals and crowns, Carroll said, but she was wary of traveling a long road of dental work. Then Carroll saw a TV commercial for […]
· 2 min read
A TERRIFYING new species of venomous spider that rots human flesh with a single bite and hides in furniture has been found. The poisoning beast was discovered by scientists in Mexico who dubbed the spider Loxosceles Tenochtitlan. Although they are not deadly, Loxoceles spiders are known for having a potent tissue-destroying venom that can cause […]
· 5 min read
A major but largely glossed over report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), an environmental and public health nonprofit based in Washington, DC, shows that thousands of untested chemicals (an estimated 2,000, to be exact) are found in conventional packaged foods purchasable in U.S. supermarkets. And yes, all of them are legal. The extensive collection of permissible […]
· 13 min read
If it’s a quick bite to eat you’re after, Wendy’s has got your back. From breakfast to burgers, chicken to chili, Wendy’s has an extensive menu that will cater to pretty much anyone. The iconic quick-eats chain not only offers indulgent treats but has some unexpectedly wholesome options, too, with healthy sandwiches and surprisingly nutritious fast food salads. […]
· 1 min read
Hate eating certain vegetables? It could be down to your genes, say US scientists who have done some new research. Inheriting two copies of the unpleasant taste gene provides a “ruin-your-day level of bitterness” to foods like broccoli and sprouts, they say. It could explain why some people find it difficult to include enough vegetables […]
· 2 min read
If you have ever experienced a sharp and sudden pain in the chest, it may have been a condition called precordial catch syndrome (PCS). The good news is that unlike a heart attack, it is not harmful or even life-threatening. Unlike a heart attack, the pain does not radiate or “spread” to other areas of the body. And, again dissimilar from […]
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Online shopping addiction is a mental health condition and should be officially recognised for its ability wreck people’s mental health and relationships, psychotherapists claim. Being addicted to online shopping should be recognised as an actual mental disorder, psychotherapists have argued. Researchers say they can pinpoint distinct symptoms and characteristics of the condition and say how […]
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The liver is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and enclosed partially by the ribs. It is the largest organ in the human body and weighs about three pounds. It is responsible for many vital life functions. Some of the main functions of the liver are: to filter blood coming from the […]
· 4 min read
A bizarre fact has gone absolutely viral this week. And it has the internet feeling confused … A viral Tweet said: “How is it 2023 and nobody’s come up with a satisfying explanation as to why cell phones never show up in our dreams if we’re using them for 12 hours a day?” Well, it […]
· 5 min read
These ten plant (well, nine plants and one fungus, to be technical) can be grown in your home, backyard, or greenhouse, and all of them can get you high. Some are so hardy they’ll grow on your lawn whether you like it or not, and some require real horticultural skills and years of commitment. In […]
· 8 min read
The architect Charles Bello has spent the past 52 years restoring forests from logging and protecting the land on his 400-acre Bello Ranch in Northern California. Here’s what he’s learned along the way. A large meadow greets visitors to Bello Ranch. Originally littered with detritus left by decades of logging, the meadow now supports healthy […]
· 4 min read
“I drop the dead weight and the posers and the pretenders and all the other friends who literally have not bothered with me for the better part of the year.” For the past few years ― without apology ― I’ve taken stock of the people in my orbit and have treated myself to a cleanse; […]
