Candace Fails screamed for someone in the Texas hospital to help her pregnant daughter. “Do something,” she pleaded, on the morning of Oct. 29, 2023. Nevaeh Crain was crying in pain, too weak to walk, blood staining her thighs. Feverish and vomiting the day of her baby shower, the 18-year-old had gone to two different Read More…
Health
Depression-Era Science Trick Transforms Water Into Pie
How resourceful home bakers managed to make dessert from practically nothing. by Diana Hubbell Hard times pie is also known as water pie. All photos Diana Hubbell for Gastro Obscura In This Story Destination Guide United States Recipes from the Great Depression carry reminders of how difficult the period was for the average American. From Depression pie—where Read More…
Black Man Sues Hospital in Atlanta For Allegedly Losing Part of His Skull
Fernando Cluster is pursuing legal action against Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia, accusing the hospital of losing a portion of his skull following brain surgery. According to the lawsuit, Cluster underwent surgery in September 2022 after suffering a stroke, during which a portion of his skull, known as a bone flap, was removed. Read More…
Prescription medication naltrexone is used to treat alcohol use disorder
Prescription drug Naltrexone Is Considered the highly potent ‘Ozempic for Alcohol’ Use Prescription medication naltrexone is used to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. The drug works by reducing cravings and the “buzz” associated with the use of alcohol. Naltrexone can help people cut back on how much alcohol they drink but is Read More…
Seaweed Snacks Obsession and the Best Brands
Story by Amanda Kippert When the conversation turns toward seaweed snacks, which I’m sure it often does, most people think of it as the stuff that wraps around your limbs when you’re trying to swim in open water. But it’s edible—and good for you, too. Japanese restaurants already use sheets of seaweed called nori as the wrap for maki Read More…
Naturally Reversing Receding Gums May Be Tricky, But Not Impossible
If you’re experiencing receding gums, you’re not alone. Over half of the US population above 30 experiences some level of gum recession. It can also start as early as your teens. Thankfully, there are many easy remedies to reverse your receding gums naturally. Receding gums isn’t something you should ignore. Don’t wait until it becomes a dental emergency. Read More…