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Read below to see if your water bottle is affected. Around 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles are being recalled by Walmart due to reports of facial injuries after being struck by the lid after it was ejected upon opening, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.1 Two consumers have been left with...

Tattoos have become a popular form of self-expression, being more mainstream than ever before. Many people now adorn their bodies with ink, engraving unique and various designs. Negative stereotypes associated with tattoos have mostly dissipated. A significant portion of the adult population now has at least 1 tattoo. For instance, a 2024 survey showed 31%...

Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered astounding evidence of a 125,000-year-old “fat factory” run by Neanderthals. A new study shows our ancient relatives had a sophisticated process for extracting grease from animal bones. This activity may have been a crucial strategy for their survival. It offers a new window into their daily lives and challenges old...

Over the past few years, the geopolitical climate has been tense with ongoing conflicts globally. Social media is currently flooded with doomsday rhetoric amidst global nuclear threats, such as the current conflict between Iran and Israel. The prospect of World War 3 seems ever present with the Doomsday Clock now sitting at 89 seconds to...

An eye-catching trend emerged among some of the world’s wealthiest individuals in March 2024. Billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg sold off massive amounts of their company stock in an unprecedented shift. This has sparked widespread speculation and unease on financial markets from both the financial sector and the public. The timing of these...

At the moment, keeping track of health issues requires various bulky devices, monitors, finger pricks, and lab tests. These are often time-consuming and impractical. Yet, for those needing to monitor what is happening inside their bodies, these technologies are vital. But what if there were an easier way to keep an eye on bodily changes?...

Scientists have solved a medical mystery that puzzled doctors for decades. Colon cancer cases among young adults have doubled since the mid-1990s, with one in five diagnoses now appearing in people under 55. New research shows the bacterial culprit behind this explosion and gives us the first simple screening tool to fight back. Half of...

What began as a routine shift for a 7-Eleven employee in Los Angeles quickly turned into a tragedy that ended a young woman’s life. Jessica McLaughlin, just 24 years old, died after a violent encounter with her manager left her brain-dead. Her heartbreaking story has triggered national outrage and raised urgent concerns about workplace safety...

Nature is full of weird specimens. Animals have developed strange, almost supernatural, abilities to hunt and survive. For example, the star-nosed mole can smell underwater. There are species of flying snakes that glide through the air to catch prey. Platypuses are the only mammals that lay eggs. Then there are those with strange appearances, like...

According to Pfizer, “Hundreds of millions of doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have been administered globally, and the benefit-risk profile of the vaccine remains positive for all authorised indications and age groups.” While this may be true for the vast majority of people, there have been many reports of unexpected COVID vaccine side effects...

What started as a thrilling family adventure to the summit of California’s Mount Whitney quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal. Zane Wachs, a 14-year-old boy with a love for the outdoors, set off with his father in June 2024 to hike the tallest peak in the continental United States. They looked forward to the challenge,...

You may have seen creatine on the shelves of your local pharmacy, typically found in the sports nutrition and supplementation aisle. You might even be aware that it is thought to increase the amount of energy that your muscle cells produce during a workout. However, did you know that it is also considered one of...