Frankie Davies 
More than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast United States in the last week from Hurricane Helene and a run-of-the-mill rainstorm that sloshed in ahead of it — an unheard of amount of water that has stunned experts. That’s enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium 51,000 times, or Lake Tahoe just once. … Read more
If you’re finding it difficult to grow your hair, a doctor has revealed a simple change to your hair washing routine that could make all the difference. Hair loss and lack of growth can be incredibly frustrating, especially with the overwhelming number of products on the market claiming to help – but where should one … Read more
BATON ROUGE, La. — On Tuesday, Louisiana will become the first state in the U.S. to categorize two widely used abortion pills as “controlled dangerous substances.” Opponents argue the classification could have catastrophic impacts in a state that already has a near-total abortion ban and one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation. … Read more
A BBC doctor is urging people to learn CPR to save a life amid a change in temperature which many don’t know could put you at higher risk of a heart attack. Dr Xand van Tulleken revealed on BBC Morning Live that the drop in temperatures in autumn and winter means the risk increases – … Read more
When Jennifer Anastasiou decided to go vegetarian after learning about the environmental impact of livestock, she worried at first about her protein intake. “It was kind of hard because when you eat meat your entire life, you don’t even have to think that way,” said Anastasiou, who grew up eating plenty of meat in her … Read more
Kigali, RWANDA (AP) — Rwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment. Like Ebola, the Marburg virus originates in fruit bats and spreads between people through close … Read more
When I first heard about sleep spray, it seemed like a marketing gimmick, but the Sanctuary Spa Pillow Sleep Spray has proven to be a real game-changer. Despite following all the recommended sleep hygiene practices – avoiding screen time an hour before bed, not consuming caffeine in the afternoon or eating late – my sleep … Read more
A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many events marking President Jimmy Carter ‘s 100th birthday on Oct. 1. Considering the former president’s long legacy as a philanthropist, it’s no surprise that he wants any gift-giving to go to other people. The star-studded concert at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre earlier … Read more
On a beautiful sunny morning in February 2021, I left my house with the intention of hiking to my favorite spot along an oceanfront trail — and jumping to my death. I remember wondering, how long will it take to hit the ground? Three seconds? Four? Beyond that, I hadn’t given a great deal of … Read more
From difficulties with intimacy, memory and communication to changing sexual behaviours, dementia will put a strain on even the strongest couples. A diagnosis can bring up issues you might never have anticipated. So can you care for your relationship while caring for your partner? Understanding intimacy: “People may find that they have lost interest in … Read more
