Dr. James Hiram Bedford was a man of many talents – a professor at the University of California and a veteran of World War I who lived a fulfilled life and traveled the world. But this man will be best remembered as the first person whose body underwent cryonic preservation. It is the practice of…
A heartbreaking footage that witnessed the unthinkable attack of Spanish orca trainer Alexis Martinez disturbed many. The 28-year-old had been working with orcas at Loro Parque’s Orca Ocean in the Canary Islands. Alexis Martinez was killed by the orca named Keto during a Christmas show rehearsal on December 24, 2009. He tragically died two months before an…
When it comes to eggs, it’s safe to say they are one of the foods surrounded by much controversy. The reason is that, over the years, experts first condemned their consumption as a cause of high blood cholesterol, and then, years later, they were classified as a superfood. This is why many people wonder what…
In recent years, the rise in stroke cases among young adults has made it crucial to recognize its common symptoms. Many believe that strokes are only common at the older adults, but that’s not the case. Certain factors that contribute to this condition at the young population include unhealthy lifestyle, chronic stress, recreational drug use,…
Gabapentin is an FDA-approved prescription anticonvulsant that is primarily used to treat nerve pain and control epileptic seizures. But it is also prescribed “off-label” as a painkiller or treatment for fibromyalgia, sciatica, insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, and lower back pain. It’s a popular choice since it’s not as addictive as opioids. Like all medications, gabapentin has…
When we lose someone close, we feel overwhelmed. Sadness and grief settle in our heart and the thought of never seeing that person again can be unbearable. However, despite these feelings and the urge to kiss the person whom we lost, a doctor from Moldova, Dr. Viktor Ivanovik, shares the risks associated with kissing someone deceased….
Every parents’ biggest wish is for their children to be healthy and experience a happy childhood. When a couple, Karen Rodas and Paul Bybkin, welcomed their son Nathaniel into the world, their happiness only lasted for 36 hours because that’s how long the baby lived. He was born with a condition known as Polycistic Kidney…
Some people are simply born with a sense for business. That, along with determination and willingness to take risk and put their skills to test in order to utilize them better is the winning combination. A Utah boy named Seth is just 11 years old but he has already started a business and his marketing…
Nearly 65,000 pounds of butter have been pulled from distribution nationwide after officials found a serious labeling error involving a major food allergen. Bunge North America, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, issued a voluntary recall on July 14 for 1,800 cases of NH European Style Butter Blend because milk was not listed on the product label. The company…
There comes a time in life when we feel the urge to change something about our appearance. Whether it is the dull hairstyle we’ve had for years or the clothes we got tired of, a little change is always refreshing. A woman named Rosa Ramirez from the United States felt it was just a time…