
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are a common skin condition caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). While they are typically not dangerous, they are highly contagious, often uncomfortable,…
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A recent and troubling incident involving a teenage girl has become a stark reminder of the importance of accessible, honest, and age-appropriate education about health and bodily safety. The young girl was hospitalized…
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I’ve always felt like my family has a knack for making it nearly impossible to predict how much milk we’ll go through in a week. Some weeks I buy what seems like a…
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I woke suddenly to the sound of my husband humming and giggling in his sleep. When I turned on the light, he didn’t even flinch, just began flapping his arms. Alarmed, I called…
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She smiled so wide her cheeks looked ready to burst, her small hands cradling her newborn sister as if she had practiced this moment for years. The yellow blanket clashed with her red…
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I didn’t even realize the taillight was out. With two kids, a broken stroller, and unpaid rent hanging over me, I was just trying to keep the car running long enough to get…
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When 34-year-old Sarah Mitchell from Oregon first noticed a small mole on her shoulder, she didn’t think much of it. Like many people, she had several moles scattered across her body—flat, round, and…
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A typical day of entertainment at Blue Horizon Marine Park turned into a horrifying spectacle when Neptune, the park’s star orca, suddenly veered from his routine and launched a shocking attack on a…
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The world was met with deep sorrow and shock this morning following the heartbreaking news that one of the most beloved comedians and actors of our time has passed away. Known for his…
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Before heading out on vacation, most people check the usual boxes—turn off the lights, lock the doors, take out the trash, maybe even unplug electronics—but there’s one spot in the house that’s often…
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