You likely have read about full-blown strokes, but did you know that mini strokes can happen, too, and are actually quite common? The problem is that they can go unnoticed, preventing the victim from getting the medical attention that they need. Not only that, but they are also at an even higher risk for a…
Stock image of sad teen. Credit / Shutterstock The mother of a 14-year-old who died by suicide claims he was the victim of a “sextortion” scam that took place online. Any parent will tell you of the many concerns they harbor when it comes to their children finding their feet in the wild west that…
Credit / LinkedIn A 21-year-old congressional intern was tragically gunned down in Washington D.C. this week in what police believe was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was fatally shot near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center late…
A devoted mother of eight was already facing the fight of her life when a phone call stopped her cold. In that moment, the weight of her illness took on a heartbreaking new shape — one she hadn’t seen coming. When Misty De La Cruz learned she had an aggressive form of breast cancer, her…
Elon Musk has always been known for his eccentric personality and audacious ideas, but his latest claim has raised eyebrows even by his standards. The billionaire tech mogul, Tesla founder, and SpaceX CEO has declared that he’s a 3,000-year-old time-traveling alien. While the internet buzzes with disbelief and humor, Musk appears unfazed, doubling down on…
Getty Images Lia Thomas has been in the news for a while because of the new rules surrounding trans people in general. Now it seems a new decision has stripped her of all her titles. Keep reading to know more. As the current administration’s crackdown on transgender athletes continues, Lia Thomas, a transgender athlete, has…
In recent decades, scientists have realized that heart attack symptoms can be quite different for women than for men. The journal Circulation published the findings of a multicenter study of 515 women who’d experienced a heart attack. The most frequently reported symptoms didn’t include chest pain. Instead, women reported unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Nearly 80 percent reported…
We all experience occasional memory setbacks. For example, forgetting where we placed our keys or blanking on a friend’s name. But there’s a major difference between these normal cognitive hiccups and the genuine warning signs of dementia. Understanding this distinction could make all the difference for you or someone you care about. More Than Just…
Romantic experiences leave a deep mark on a person’s emotions, mindset, and even behavior. While people often keep their relationship histories private, there are sometimes subtle clues that reflect what someone has been through. These are not guaranteed indicators, but they can offer thoughtful insight into how past relationships may be influencing someone in the…
He was the little boy with the bright smile and toy tractors, always eager to share his joy. Maverick Flinn, just 4 years old, had a heart full of kindness and a spirit bursting with curiosity — touching everyone lucky enough to know him. But that beautiful light was tragically cut short in a fatal…