Harrison Okene was working off the coast of Nigeria in May 2013 when a freak wave caused his tugboat to sink — trapping him 100 feet beneath the surface of the sea. DCN Diving Group/Barcroft USAHarrison Okene, the moment he was discovered by divers. When the Jascon-4 tugboat overturned off the Nigerian coast in May Read More…
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A Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms
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…
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…
Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped
A large new study shows that heavy drinking habits among adults in the U.S. have persisted beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers say drinking levels stabilized before the pandemic, spiked during initial lockdowns, and persisted through at least 2022, if not longer. Alcohol use is linked to over 200 diseases, injuries, and other health conditions, such 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…
A Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. 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 Read More…








