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Ukrainian authorities have shared some disturbing details about the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna. Her body arrived from Russia with clear signs of torture and missing internal organs. The 27-year-old reporter disappeared in Russian-occupied territory in August 2023. Russian forces held her captive for months before she died in their custody. Ukrainian Journalist Silenced Viktoriia Roshchyna...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Could brushing your teeth do more than just protect your smile? According to emerging research, oral hygiene and Alzheimer’s may be more connected than you think. Scientists and dental experts have uncovered a strong link between gum disease and memory loss. In fact, harmful bacteria in the mouth may contribute to cognitive decline. While it...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle & News Writer

A multi-state tomato recall is now underway across the United States, as health officials race to remove potentially contaminated produce from store shelves. Ray & Mascari, Inc., an Indianapolis-based produce distributor, initiated the recall after FDA testing detected Salmonella Javiana in one of its shipments. The company’s 4-count vine ripe tomatoes, sold in clear plastic...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle & News Writer

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. This chronic disease causes damage to myelin, the protective covering of nerve fibers. More than one million individuals are affected by multiple sclerosis globally, with almost a third of those cases occurring in the United States. The symptoms vary from person to...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist