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Death is one of our greatest mysteries. We’ve always wondered what happens as life ends. This curiosity shows up in our myths, religions, and thinking since ancient times. Yet modern medicine has rarely studied what people experience while dying. Dr. Christopher Kerr has spent over twenty years researching this question. As CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo,...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, nurses have noticed a troubling pattern. Several staff members from the fifth-floor maternal care unit in a Massachusetts Hospital have developed brain tumors. One nurse, recently diagnosed, revealed that nearly ten coworkers received similar news in recent years. Some tumors turned out to be cancerous, while others were benign. At least three...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle Writer

When Donald Trump ordered the release of the declassified JFK assassination files, Americans braced for impact. This moment was supposed to reveal long-held secrets. Would the files prove CIA involvement? Confirm old rumors? Or finally explain one of the most debated events in U.S. history? Expectations soared. These documents had stayed locked away for more...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle Writer

Social media users recently spread claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned against screenshotting conversations. These claims circulated quickly across Facebook groups and pages, causing concerns about privacy and potential penalties. Let’s look at what’s happening with screenshotting Facebook chats. The Viral Claim That Got Everyone Talking Posts claiming Mark Zuckerberg had warned against taking...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Excessive light pollution could be a new Alzheimer’s risk factor, raising the likelihood of cognitive decline, particularly in younger populations. New research highlights the importance of reducing light exposure at night. Disrupting sleep with artificial light may negatively impact brain health over time. Understanding how nighttime lighting affects us is key to minimizing these risks....

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle Writer