Amtrak train derailment survivor details crash, journey back
On a spring evening in 2015, Geralyn Ritter sprinted through Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station to catch her New York-bound train. The next thing she knew, she was hooked up to … Read More
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Confidence in Supreme Court hits record low amid Roe v. Wade
America’s confidence in the US Supreme Court hit a record low this month as the justices are expected to issue a ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade as soon … Read More
This is why Americans say they aren’t prioritizing their health
Half of Americans find it hard to stay healthy. A survey of 2,000 people found three in five US adults (58%) have attempted an average of five different diets in … Read More
Ability to balance on one leg may be linked to a longer life: study
In life, balance really may be the key. This could be especially true for older adults. According to a new study, it may be possible to predict how long they’ll … Read More
Co-sleeping with babies increases risk of suffocation death: new US guidelines
Doctors are warning parents that the popular but controversial practice of “co-sleeping” puts babies at a higher risk of suffocating. The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidelines Tuesday for … Read More
‘Flamingo test’ reveals likelihood of dying within 7 years
Life is all about balance. Middle-aged people who cannot balance on one leg for 10 seconds are at a dramatically increased risk of dying within seven years, a new study … Read More
U.S. shares plan to drastically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a plan to require tobacco companies to drastically reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes in an effort to make them … Read More
I felt trapped under big breasts — until life-changing surgery
She just needed to get it off her chest. Boudicca Langer-Hann, 40, felt “trapped” in her body — with the size of her 34G-cup breasts weighing her down. However, the … Read More
Boy, 12, ‘made of glass’ — has broken 100 bones due to rare disease
An Indian boy is being described as “made of glass” due to a rare condition in which his bones break at the slightest touch. Rohit, 12, suffers from osteoporosis, more … Read More
Devastating statistics reveal the high rate of infant deaths in hot cars
The shocking news of a Pennsylvania boy who died in a hot car on Thursday is a sad reminder to parents: Don’t leave your kids (or pets!) in the car … Read More
