Would you support the slaughter or consumption of horsemeat: yay or neigh? Well, in Japan — one of the leading importers of horsemeat and live horses for consumption — many people would probably say “yay.” According to Humane Society International (HSI) Canada, Japan has imported approximately 9,000 tons of horsemeat. The majority of this meat […]
That time of year is coming, and the bugs are biting! As summer arrives and you venture outside for more adventurous activities, you will become a snack for mosquitoes and other equally annoying bugs. My kids and I seem to be mosquito magnets, so getting relief from bites is a must for us. Using the power […]
Dehydration can assume many shapes and fatigue — from increased thirst, fatigue, dry mouth, and decreased urine output to yellowish urine, headaches, dry skin, and dizziness. It also has many causes, including diabetes, an inability to drink, vomiting, diarrhea, and more. (1) The solution? Water, right? Yes and no. Overhydration: what the latest research has […]
“A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway.” – Christopher Reeve It was a terrifying ordeal for Alyssa Bostic when she got buried alive under a collapsed sand cave at the beach. Just over two years ago, a fun day at the […]
Another week, another harrowing headline. Have you heard? According to, Ian Dunlop, a former fossil fuel executive, and David Spratt, a climate researcher, a new report suggests that human civilization may come to an end in the year 2050. In late May 2019, the independent climate-focused think tank Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration in […]
Mystery illnesses plague many people and oftentimes, the victims of them suffer in silence. Other times, symptoms are dismissed or even ignored. For Eser Toprak, it’s taken years to discover what her mystery illness actually is — and she wants to raise awareness for others. At the young age of 17-years-old, Toprak moved from Turkey […]
“Spot the difference” games can be loads of fun, but hard on the brain! Have you ever done one that just seems absolutely impossible to solve? Those images that seem like there could be no possible difference, or odd image out? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Our inability to spot subtle is what psychologists call change […]
Let’s a take a moment and try defining the word “mother.” It seems impossible to whittle the definition down to one word or phrase. Being a mother means so much more than someone who gives birth to children. There are countless feelings and behaviors and sacrifices that go into motherhood. American novelist, essayist and poet, […]
A rare disease known as “tree man syndrome” has made its way into headlines a number of times over the last few years. Known medically as epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), it causes the growth of wood-like lesions on the skin. One victim of “tree man syndrome” is a 44-year-old Gaza man named Mahmoud Taluli. For more […]
This story was originally published on April 23, 2019, and has since been updated. The week leading up to Christmas, people are usually running around in a hectic attempt to make sure every last gift is wrapped, letters are written, kids asleep — the list goes on. However, a different kind of Christmas miracle occurred […]
