The remarkable story of the four Indigenous children who survived for 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed has captivated the world. The children, aged 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, have shared limited but harrowing details of their ordeal with their family. It was revealed that their mother survived for days …
Alexandra Capelouto’s tragic demise is just one heartbreaking story of the many lives lost to fentanyl, a deadly drug that has become a national crisis, affecting people of all walks of life. The problem began in the mid-1990s when pharmaceutical companies falsely touted opioids as revolutionary pills for dealing with chronic pain. The crackdown on …
According to Environment Canada, air quality in southern Ontario and Quebec is showing improvement, while smoky skies continue to linger in other parts of the country. The wildfires raging across Canada are responsible for the poor air quality. However, the federal agency official reported that scattered showers and thunderstorms may alleviate the situation in the …
A groundbreaking study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood has reported that there is a correlation between the length of time a baby is breastfed and their academic performance as adolescents. Conducted by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at the University of Oxford, the study followed 5,000 British children from when they were …
In downtown Seattle, 25-year-old Elizabeth Gascoigne is blazing a trail in the booming trend of “sober-curious” culture. Gascoigne’s innovative approach to nightlife involves throwing exclusive, sold-out parties, such as the recent red carpet event hosted at the imposing Cathedral venue. While imbued with the energy and vibe of a club scene, these parties have one …
Premature ejaculation is a common issue for approximately 30% of men, but kegel exercises may offer a solution. These exercises involve contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles and have been shown to increase sexual stamina by up to two minutes. While kegels are often associated with women’s health, men are beginning to take notice …
Oura, the innovator of the smart ring that allows users to track an array of biometric data, is launching new features focused on social sharing and sleep tracking. As the competition among technology companies to win consumers’ hearts and minds with wearable trackers intensifies, Oura introduces its new community-sharing feature, dubbed Circles, enabling users to …
Researchers in Alberta have developed a machine-learning model which identifies audio cues suggesting early onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The technology listens for specific speech patterns such as longer pauses, word length or complexity, and speech intelligibility, allowing researchers to distinguish between patients and healthy individuals with an accuracy rate of …
A new study has revealed that an experimental cancer drug, saracatinib, may have a positive impact on inflammation which is linked to heart disease. The study was conducted by the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and details can be found in a report published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research. The buildup of …
With Global Running Day just around the corner, Lawn Love presented a report highlighting the most and least friendly American cities for running enthusiasts. The report analyzed 200 of the largest US cities, taking into consideration over two dozen metrics across various categories, including running access, foot care, safety, community, and affordability, among others. San …