A deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home last December left three people dead and twenty injured. Rescue workers later admitted they weren‘t even sure they had evacuated everyone safely. The fire chief explained that teams kept searching long after they thought they were done just to be absolute
New York City is taking steps to protect its residents from preventable diseases as distrust in vaccines grows. Local leaders worry that fewer people getting vaccinated could lead to outbreaks of illnesses like measles. The city saw four measles cases this year, a disease that was once nearly elimin
A local Vietnamese eatery recently learned the hard way that food safety isn’t optional. House of Saigon faced 14 violations during a routine health check, including an employee handling trash before touching clean dishes without washing up. Moldy leftover lemon slices were found in a staff fridge,
Air suction toys for the clit aren’t exactly new, but they’ve exploded in popularity lately—especially since the pandemic made solo play a top hobby. These toys mimic oral sex by creating a gentle vacuum around the clit, using air pulses instead of direct touch. Not everyone enjoys them, but they wo
Softgel capsules are quietly turning into a big business. Back in 2025, this market was worth $8. 84 billion. By 2026, it’s expected to hit $9. 6 billion, growing at nearly 9% each year. By 2030, the figure could climb to $13. 52 billion. So why are these chewy pills winning over doctors, drug compa
India’s market for vitamin pills and herbal boosters is booming, growing at roughly 12–15 % every year since 2020. People here now spend about $8 to $10 billion on these products yearly, numbers that could double by 2027 thanks to stronger health habits, rising incomes, and online shopping. Yet thes
Research suggests that showing up to religious services once a month connects to slight improvements in certain aspects of well-being. But these findings come with a big asterisk: the link isn’t necessarily cause and effect. Scientists dug into six years of survey data from New Zealand to explore if
Two decades of medical publishing wrapped up last year with a look back at 2025’s standout research. Instead of just celebrating every single contributor, the latest roundup spotlights themes that popped up again and again—clinical care, communication tricks, hospital flow hacks, and kids’ medicine
Parents of babies born before 28 weeks were asked about their children’s eating, activity, screen use and sleep when the kids turned two years old. The questions came from a tool called FLY‑Kids that checks if families meet age‑specific advice. The study looked at 176 children who survived the fi
A recent study shows that a simple change in what you eat can make bathroom visits less painful for many people. Researchers found that adding certain foods, like leafy greens and whole grains, can help reduce inflammation in the urinary tract. The study followed hundreds of participants over severa
