Nothing prepared Jenny and Kendyl Kole for the arrival of Grayson. After two healthy kids and normal pregnancies, the unsuspecting parents didn’t think the third child would be any different. However, Grayson is a miracle. He was born on February 15, 2013, with a vast array of health issues that baffled his doctors. He was...
Runi Khatun, 22, suffered from extreme abdominal pain before being rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital. She couldn’t hold down any food, and her body was so emaciated, the doctors couldn’t operate immediately. Once they stabilized her, they took her into surgery and found over $64,000 worth of jewelry and coins in her...
The scary part about cancer is that it can appear in unexpected places—or barely appear at all. This was the case for 24-year-old middle school teacher Gibson Miller. The Manhattan resident noticed a little spot underneath her left eye. It looked like a pimple, except it didn’t go away on its own. After a while, Miller...
Diet tips are becoming confusing. What’s healthier, a high- or low-fat diet, high- or low-carb, or high- or low-protein? What’s better, eating whole grains or skipping grains, coffee or no coffee, raw foods or cooked, going vegan or eating meat? The list of questions goes on and plagues every individual interested in improving their health....
Sierra Greenlee experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: the loss of a child. After suddenly slipping into a coma, her three-year-old daughter, Arya, stopped breathing. She was rushed to the hospital, but doctors were unable to revive her. How did this happen to a seemingly healthy little girl? The answer: Arya Greenlee had undiagnosed type 1...
Women are forces of nature in their own right, and when they set their minds fully on something, they are usually a force to be reckoned with. Despite being in the 21st century, one could still consider it to be ‘a man’s world.’ Women are becoming CEOs, Presidents, scientists, leading actresses and so much more....
Insecurities, doubts, judgments. We know it all, each and every one of us. Then again, it is a wonder why so many people face the ridicule they do every day. Our differences are judged, rather than praised. One woman with lymphedema has decided to overcome her own insecurities after being shamed for her giant leg...
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand and its “most walkable city,” is renowned for being an art hub with several hidden gems like bars, cafes, and restaurants. Furthermore, it’s also well known for its incredible beachline coasts. A Father’s Untimely Death In June of 2023, one New Zealand family suffered an unimaginable tragedy. The father...
For many, hopping into the passenger seat of the car and throwing their feet up on the dashboard is as natural as closing the door before they drive away. While this may seem insignificant, one woman in the UK learned the excruciatingly hard way just how catastrophic this habit can be. An Example to Many...
When a loved one develops Dementia, it can be extremely difficult both for the sufferer and for his or her friends and family. Taking care of someone who is losing their cognitive abilities is physically exhausting, and can be emotionally challenging as they slowly lose the person they once knew. While you’re taking care of...
Severe addiction is a disease that takes over people’s minds and bodies. Yet, some people are still seemingly completely normal under the influence of certain substances. For example, people with high-functioning alcoholism are well-known for their ability to live a seemingly normal life despite their addiction. The problem with this form of alcoholism is that...
22-year-old New Jersey man, Brad Phelps, stepped onto the field for his first soccer match. The next thing he remembers is waking up in the hospital. Phelps had experienced a sudden cardiac arrest and his heart had stopped beating for a full 12 minutes [1]. Paramedics were able to shock his heart with a defibrillator,...
