Hot Flashes Can Linger as Long as 14 Years, Study Finds
Conventional wisdom has it that hot flashes, bursts of intense warmth and sweating that afflict up to 80 percent of middle-aged women, last a few years. But they can actually…
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Only 1% Of All Americans Get To Experience This Incredible Sight.
www.upworthy.com: never thought about how rare this is before, but many people literally can go their whole lives without experiencing the vastness of space and their own smallness.
Jim Cantore’s Reaction To Thundersnow Is Amazing
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore really loves thundersnow. – Despite the rarity of thundersnow, Cantore experienced another incident of it on-air back in 2011. His reaction then was just as…
Biting Cold Air Follows Latest New England Blizzard
Frigid cold nipped at New England after the region’s fourth winter storm in a month blew through, piling another foot of snow on top of 6-foot-high mounds in Boston, and…
Obsession with beauty almost killed Brazilian pageant runner-up
“I’ve had more than 10 surgeries,” she told CNN. “My nose, my cheekbones, my jaw. I injected my lips numerous times, changed my breasts twice and did liposuction two times.”…
Snow, Dangerous Winds, Cold Strike New England Again
Snow and dangerously high winds roared across parts of New England in the dark of night to face an army of road crews and emergency workers Sunday, who had readied…
On Valentine’s Day, These Adorably Odd Animal Friends Show There’s Someone For Everyone
Few things are sweeter than overcoming long odds in the name of friendship. So for Valentine’s Day — or should we say Pal-entine’s Day, nope, we shouldn’t — we’ve rounded…
Snowed in? Here’s how to beat the winter blues
“She’s seen the same cage, the same scene, the same everything, day in and day out,” Schlozman wrote. “But alas, my kid’s hamster cannot work scissors, or a remote control…
Staying safe when the lights go out
Here are some tips to stay healthy when the lights go out: Avoid hypothermia A condition called hypothermia happens when a person’s core body temperature goes below 95 degrees F….
Volunteers Rescue Cats From Hawaii Lava Flow
HILIO, Hawaii (AP) — An animal rescue group is taking in stray cats near an active volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. – © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved….
Incredible Fight Between Seal And Octopus Caught On Camera
A battle between a harbor seal and a giant octopus is making waves on the Internet after photographer Bob Ianson captured the strange sight on camera. Ianson, who owns Heirloom…
Mom’s Theory About How Her Privileged Son Ended Up Homeless (VIDEO)
Christopher, 27, grew up in a well-to-do family, went to college and landed a good job with a six-figure income. He lived in a beautiful home and drove a nice…
Ask Well: Put on the Snowshoes
If by “good,” you mean a workout that leaves you sweat-soaked and panting, then snowshoeing may provide a better workout than running or walking. In one of the few studies…
Fit Nation: Sweet dreams for better health, weight loss
To combat the previous night’s loss of sleep, I’d go to bed at 8 p.m. the next night, only to find myself wide awake at 1 a.m. The ping-pong of…
Are we ready for the next global epidemic?
In 2003, SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) crossed the world, originating in Asia and reaching Canada in less than a day. In 2012, a new virus emerged in the Middle…
Dogs Know When We’re Happy Or Angry
Science is proving what pet owners have long believed: Dogs understand what we’re feeling. Specifically, dogs can recognize the difference between a happy and an angry human face, a study…
Nearly 200 Pilot Whales Stranded On New Zealand Beach
Nearly 200 pilot whales stranded themselves on New Zealand’s South Island on Friday, with hordes of rescuers rushing to the remote area in a bid to guide them back to…
Nebraska Judge Halts TransCanada’s Use Of Eminent Domain For Keystone Route
A Nebraska judge has issued a temporary injunction barring TransCanada from using eminent domain to force landowners to sell rights allowing the proposed Keystone XL pipeline on their property. –…
Dog Escapes From Home, Sneaks Into Hospital 20 Blocks Away To Comfort Sick Owner
“Dogged determination” has a mascot, and it’s a miniature schnauzer named “Sissy.” – The Francks say they’ve never taken Sissy to the hospital, reports note, so they aren’t sure how…
Shell CEO Says Industry Needs To Be Less Aloof In Climate Change Conversation
Royal Dutch Shell CEO Ben van Beurden believes it is time for his industry to take a more active role in the conversation about climate change and become “less aloof.”…
Ebola Victims Still Infectious a Week After Death, Scientists Find
People who die of Ebola probably remain infectious for at least a week after death, according to a new study. The findings underscore how important it is to safely handle…
You’ll Wish Your Valentine Said This About You (VIDEO)
Watch as Dr. Phil shares his Valentine’s Day message for his wife of 38 years, Robin McGraw. Like Dr. Phil | Follow Dr. Phil | Be on the Show
Why a Mom Blames Her Family And Being A Suburban Housewife For Her Struggles With Alcoholism (VIDEO)
Linda, a mom and wife who says she’s an alcoholic, says her family contributes to the problem. Watch the video above as Dr. Phil reviews a list of why Linda…
3 Sisters Open Up About Growing Up With A Mom Who Drinks (VIDEO)
“My mom is an alcoholic, and it’s really gotten out of hand. My mom drinks every day, all day … I would definitely classify my mom as a hostile or…
Freediver Guillaume Néry Rides An Ocean Current To An Alien Landscape (VIDEO)
We’ve always suspected the deep, dark ocean is more like outer space than the Earth we’re used to, but this new video finally proves it. – In other words, don’t…
Chains Pull Dietary Aids Off Shelves After Inquiry
The attorney general’s office announced last week that it had conducted tests on 78 bottles of top-selling medicinal herbs at the four retailers and discovered that four out of five…
Pink Strips Down For PETA’s ‘Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur’ Ad
Pink would “rather go naked than wear fur” — and that’s not just lip service. – Previously, celebrities like Christy Turlington, Khloe Kardashian and Olivia Munn have stripped down for…
Low-Flying Meteor Explodes Over New Zealand, Illuminating Night Sky
An explosion of orange, blue and white lit up the skies over New Zealand Wednesday night, followed by a series of sonic booms. Local experts agree that the blinding explosion…
This Lonely Seahorse Is Lost In An Invasion Of Crabs
What do you do when your home is invaded by thousands of crawling crabs? A lonely seahorse living under Port Phillip Bay’s Rye Pier in Melbourne, Australia, is still trying…
Scientists Bash EPA’s Take On Burning Wood For Power
WASHINGTON — A group of 78 scientists is criticizing an Environmental Protection Agency memo they say may dramatically undermine President Barack Obama’s directive to cut planet-warming emissions. In a letter…