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In a world filled with diverse and intriguing plants, bamboo stands out as a symbol of strength, versatility, and sustainability. While many may associate bamboo primarily with its utility in construction and textiles, its significance extends far beyond these traditional uses. This is the multifaceted world of bamboo, from its rich history and cultural symbolism...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

The financial journeys of U.S. presidents reveal fascinating shifts in wealth, influenced by their time in office, post-presidency ventures, and personal circumstances. From humble beginnings to inherited fortunes, here’s an in-depth look at how the net worth of 12 notable U.S. presidents changed before and after their presidencies. 1. George Washington George Washington’s wealth was...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

A suspected mass methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist town in Laos, has claimed the lives of six foreign tourists. The casualties include 28-year-old British national Simone White, 19-year-old Australian friends Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, an unnamed American man, and two Danish women. Now identified as Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

The debut of the Sarco suicide pod—a futuristic assisted-suicide device—has sparked global attention and intense scrutiny after the death of its first user, a 64-year-old American woman, under mysterious circumstances. Designed by Exit International, the Sarco pod was intended to offer terminally ill individuals a peaceful and autonomous way to end their lives by releasing...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

A recent study has revealed the presence of a previously unidentified chemical byproduct in the drinking water of millions of Americans, raising concerns about potential health risks. The compound, chloronitramide anion, has been detected in water systems across the United States that use chloramines as a disinfectant. While its toxicity is not yet confirmed, its...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

While supplements are often marketed as essential for maintaining health, experts caution that not all live up to their claims—or are even necessary. Pharmacist Amina Khan and other researchers highlight three popular supplements that deserve closer scrutiny. Here’s a deeper dive, broken into eight key points, into why gummy vitamins, multivitamins, and beauty-focused supplements might...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist