Parents of world’s oldest baby reveal how they will tell him

The mother and father of the “world’s oldest baby” have revealed how they plan to tell their son about his unconventional birth. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born…

Asthma can be fatal: Remembering Ryan Gibbons

Asthma and every attack have the potential to be life-threatening. The sudden and tragic death of 12-year-old Ryan Gibbons is a stark reminder of that. Ryan was an energetic boy…

Smallpox vaccine scars: What they look like and why

I have a clear memory of noticing a distinct scar on my mother’s arm when I was a child. It sits high up, close to her shoulder,…

Reason you may see white goop coming out of your cooked chicken

If you’ve ever cooked a chicken and noticed that it’s purging a white jelly-like substance, don’t worry! The gross goo may look unappetizing, but it’s actually a…

Doctors warn of popping pimple in ‘triangle of death’

People are prone to ‘popping pimples’ in an effort to get rid of them quicker. However, now some people are sounding the alarm over the pimple-popping habit…

First man in the world to give birth – here he is, 16 years later

In a groundbreaking moment 16 years ago, Thomas Beatie etched his name in history as the world’s first man to undergo pregnancy and give birth. Born female,…

Father sentenced to prison after decapitating seagull who stole fry from daughter

A man has received what critics call a “slap on the wrist” after he “horrified bystanders” by decapitating a peckish seagull who tried to snatch a fry…

“10-80-10” survival principle that could determine whether you live or die in a nuclear attack

A nuclear war is something no one wants. However, in a worst-case scenario, the way you react in the first few seconds could mean the difference between…

Parents urged to stop ‘phubbing’ in front of their kids

Scrolling through social media for “just a minute” can easily turn into an hour, but experts are warning parents that their screen habits may be sending a…

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star dies at 54 – cause of death revealed

Nicholas Brendon, who shot to fame via his role as Xander Harris in the iconic TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, passed away Friday, March 20. The…