What seemed like one singular, small bug bite while at his grandmother’s house turned out to be something much worse for this young boy. Mason McNair, five, got an infection after he was bitten by a tick while he was enjoying a day at his grandmother’s. His family had removed the tick very quickly and …
For many people, a fresh plate of shucked oysters covered in Tabasco, horseradish and lemon sounds delicious and are ready to dive in. However, a recent death caused by the delicious seafood killed a Sarasota County, Florida man and now everyone is afraid to partake in this widely popular seafood meal. The man enjoyed a …
It’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t bite your nails, but it’s a tough habit to unlearn. Countless studies indicate that anxiety and stress are the main causes behind a lot of nail-biting behavior, and it can become almost compulsive. Some people wave off advice to stop biting at their nails, thinking that all it does …
When you adopt a furry, four-legged pet, they definitely will take over and change your life from top to bottom. After all, it is basically like adding a new member into the family. You have to accommodate their emotional and physical wants, needs, and personalities. And on top of all this you still have to …
The bane of all who work with food (especially during summer months when they seem to start breeding like crazy), flies are a nightmare. Cooks and customers alike loathe this foul insect and many parts of the world have come to know and praise the reassuring zap of the electric fly swatter. Who doesn’t have …
All students love eating heated leftovers – it’s a cheap and easy way to revisit the delicious takeaway you could afford last night with the last remains of your student loan. However, science has discovered that there’s one food that you should definitely never reheat – rice! Everyone loves rice. It’s really easy to make, …
Watching your loved one develop dementia is a heart-wrenching experience. As an essentially incurable disease, you can only stand by helplessly as your loved one, who used to be independent and full of life, slowly wither away into a confused shadow of themselves and look at you as a stranger. Alternatively, they find themselves time …
You may have noticed that as the temperatures start to drop, you may be sleeping much better. And it isn’t just your imagination! Science backs this up as a fact – your body rests better when the room temperature is lower. 1. Helps You Fall Asleep Faster And Deeper There is a reason for this. …
Parents will do everything to keep their children safe from harm. But sometimes, mishaps and accidents can creep up and there isn’t anything one can do to prepare for them. Jodie Thomas, who hails from South Wales in the United Kingdom, didn’t expect that a day out to try on new shoes with Sienna, her …
If you don’t have air conditioning, or you’re trying to save some money on electricity, then when it gets warm at night you might decide to crank up the fan. It makes sense, after all, that you’d want your sleeping environment to be comfortable enough to be conducive for sleeping through the night. No one …