Purdue Pharma is the drug company which makes the quite controversial pain medication known as Oxycontin. They filed for bankruptcy protection which will help them to temporarily stop the thousands of lawsuits coming in with alleged claims that the company made billions of dollars while contributing to the opioid crisis […]
With certainty, losing a parent is one of the most tragic experiences in life. And, this deep sadness and feeling of emptiness and despair isn’t exclusive to humans-according to what we can see on this heartbreaking photo taken by photographer Phil Moore. This mountain gorilla’s mother was killed by poachers […]
Last Wednesday, former doctor Joel Smithers who ran a medical practice in Virginia was sentenced to 40 years in prison due to illegal opioid prescription. He faces a minimum sentence of two decades and a maximum of life. He was convicted on more than 800 counts of illegal distribution of […]
Without doubt, one doesn’t need to be an arachnophobe to dislike and fear spiders, especially when you catch them lurking from your shoes or from corners in your room, right?! And, the most common reaction we have is to kill them or to use the vacuum and remove them. But, […]
After decades of bans on its cultivation, hemp is making its comeback in the US and according to scientists, its fibers can contain as much energy and power as graphene which has long been the model material for supercapacitators. Though hemp and marijuana come from similar plant species, they’re distinct […]
When it comes to quality photobombs, this is definitely one worth mentioning. In the middle of their vows, a couple, soon to be husband and wife, get joined by a curious Beluga whale. While on their wedding ceremony at the Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, the bride and groom were […]
Anticholinergic meds are prescribed for different health problems. This is an umbrella term for several types of meds, from Benadryl to some antipsychotics and meds for Parkinson’s. However, according to a recent study, these meds may elevate the dementia risk in elderly patients. They’re prescribed for the treatment of depression, […]
Without doubt, olive oil is one of the healthiest ingredients in the world and according to newest research; it also possesses brain-nourishing properties and may play a major role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s. This oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet which is considered to be helpful […]
If you’re one of those people who love junk food and can’t seem to stop eating it (even though we know how bad it’s for our health!), this bracelet which is available on Amazon may be the solution you’ve been long looking for. It will deliver a 350-volt electric shock […]
Believe it or not, a 67-year-old woman had 27 contact lenses stuck in her eye. She had them removed by surgeons while she was getting ready for another procedure. This happened when she went to Solihull hospital in the West Midlands to undergo a routine cataract surgery. According to the […]