Teenagers Are Eating Tide Pods And Posting Reactions Online. Here’s Why
Social media has spawned a lot of flaky trends, but the so-called “Tide Pod Challenge” certainly ranks as one of the most bizarre. News reports that large numbers of teenagers have been daring one another to eat the popular laundry detergent packets (and post videos of themselves doing so) has prompted alarm and mystification among both parents and health officials...
The Surprising Pros And Cons Of Steaming Your Vagina
Even a gynecologist who says she's “heard it all” was shocked by the trend of women (as well as the famous case of actress Gwyneth Paltrow) steaming their vaginas. But, most of the evidence suggests there isn't too much to be afraid of. Vaginal steaming, also known as V-steaming and yoni steaming, involves women squatting or sitting over steaming water which...
This Nine-Year-Old Shared Pot-Laced Gummies At School
Medical marijuana is helping patients across the country (including some school-age children). But I’m sure most people would agree that medical marijuana is not the kind of thing that should fall into the hands of unwitting kids. School kids at risk for pot-laced edibles? However, that’s just what happened in New Mexico when a nine-year-old girl inadvertently shared some pot-laced gummies...
Teenager Dies After 10-Pound Tumor Removed — Should Doctors Have Helped Him Sooner?
A 14-year-old boy suffering from a rare condition called polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, which causes scar-like tissue to develop instead of bones, has passed away just days after surgery. For almost 12 years, Emanuel Zayas was battling the condition. Once doctors successfully removed the basketball-sized tumor, initial signs were encouraging. However, due to kidney and lung complications after surgery, he passed in...
These 6 Daily Hacks Could Cure Acid Reflux For Good
Imagine you’re enjoying a stellar post-meal conversation with your spouse when you suddenly clutch your chest in agony. You silently curse yourself for gobbling down a huge ribeye steak and an overabundant side of truffle fries for dinner. That pain is acid reflux, and it can happen at the most embarrassing moments. Acid reflux happens when some of the contents...
Onion Juice + 4 Other Ways To Naturally Thicken Eyebrows
The world’s greatest makeup and beauty enthusiasts know how important eyebrows are to your overall look, yet having the perfect eyebrows is hard — especially if you suffer from thin brows. Those who are blessed with thick eyebrows have the ability to shape them up as they please... but what about those of us that struggle to grow thick,...
30 Minutes Of Daily Sauna Therapy Can Dramatically Improve Heart Health
Saunas are used regularly by nearly one-third of all adults in Finland. They’re also extremely popular in the U.S. That’s because nothing is more invigorating for the body like a sauna. They relieve tension, relax muscles and mentally recharge your brain. Now, a new study reveals that saunas may be more than just relaxing, they’re also highly beneficial for...
Switzerland Bans Boiling Live Lobsters, But Can They Feel Pain?
Do live lobsters feel pain when they’re plopped into boiling water? They do scream, after all. Or, is that simply the sound of air escaping from their bodies? Boiling lobsters alive may be common practice for both chefs and home cooks, but is it really the most humane way to cook a lobster? Boiling any animal to death —...
After Eating Sushi, You’ll Never Believe What Was Living In This Man’s Body
There are few things more delicious than freshly prepared sushi with tasty ingredients. However, one California man had a crazy experience with the Japanese cuisine. After eating salmon sushi every day, he found out that a whopping five-foot tapeworm was living inside his body. Doctor Kenny Banh spoke about the Fresno man’s crazy experience on a medical podcast called “This...
5 Reasons This Influenza Virus Is So Deadly (And How To Fight It)
This year’s influenza season is inspiring dread across the country. According to reports in the LA Times, some California hospitals look like “war zones” with tents set up to treat influenza patients. An especially deadly flu season The news is hardly better elsewhere. In Kentucky, the death toll from the flu just topped 50. In Texas, where the epidemic has hit...
