Grieving a miscarriage or a stillborn child is a terrible experience, and unfortunately, not an uncommon one. Around 500,000 American women miscarry every single year, and there are approximately 26,000 stillbirths per year as well (1). But out of tragedy and grief, one family received a great deal of kindness and compassion from an unexpected place....
Sleep, being a fundamental bodily function, might seem like it should come effortlessly. However, for numerous individuals across the nation, achieving a restful night’s sleep quality remains a daily struggle. The reasons for waking up in the middle of the night are multifaceted, encompassing factors ranging from health to environmental conditions. Insomnia, a complex subject...
The more informed new parents are, they better equipped they’ll be to care for their babies and recognize subtle risks that could threaten their health. One concern that doesn’t seem to get as much exposure as it should is positional asphyxia (sometimes called postural asphyxia). Here’s what all parents need to know to protect their...
Have you ever imagined your favorite Disney animals as humans? How awesome would they be? I’ve occasionally wondered what the powerful Nala from The Lion King would look like if she were a person, and Isabelle Staub didn’t let me down. Stunningly portraying Disney animals as humans Since March this year, Isabelle has been updating...
Anyone who has ever lost a dear friend knows the deep anguish that follows – it can be catastrophic. In times like that, people tend to speak too much or too little. However, it’s not necessarily about how much is said but what is said. Some of these may sound familiar… I am so sorry...
Have you ever tripped on a curb or stubbed your toe on the sidewalk? It can happen to anyone, right? Navigating the world can sometimes be trying, even for those with perfect vision. Now, let’s try to imagine how much more difficult it would be if you were visually impaired or blind. Individuals who are...
“That’s my hero. My angel. My brother.” Who says guardian angels don’t come in the form of siblings? 20-year-old Morgan Smith is lucky to be living with a real-life superhero who would do anything to have her from distress [1]. He doesn’t wear a cape or have super-speed, but his love for his sister is...
“All the forces on this planet will never beat that of a mother’s love.” – Elle Smith At the age of 16, 31-year-old Tracey Smith was diagnosed with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH). This is a congenital disorder characterized by the absence of or incomplete formation of the vagina and uterus. One major side effect is the inability...
Be cautious about your actions on the streets—there’s always a chance of your picture ending up online. With Google Street View, cars are like roving cameras, capturing amusing, cringe-worthy, and occasionally quirky snapshots of street life worldwide. Dentist Chair Transport Service Transporting a dentist’s chair by bike? Why not? Just another day in Dhaka, Bangladesh....
Artificial intelligence (AI) has proved to be a useful ally in the battle against antibiotic resistance. A powerful antibiotic that’s even able to kill superbugs has been discovered thanks to a machine-learning algorithm Researchers from MIT used a novel computer algorithm to sift through a vast digital archive of over 100 million chemical compounds and spot those that...
In the realm of photography, the human body serves as an inexhaustible wellspring of fascination and intrigue. Through the lens of talented photographers, ordinary moments morph into extraordinary spectacles, unveiling the wondrous intricacies of our corporeal existence. These 33 wild photos of the human body encapsulate a mesmerizing array of shapes, textures, and emotions, inviting...
A bunch of rats have learned how to drive tiny vehicles around to pick up food. How did this unlikely scenario come around, you’re no doubt asking? Well, for a surprisingly interesting reason, actually. Researchers from the University of Richmond in Virginia used the vehicle-driving rodents to show that an enriched environment can improve cognitive function...
