If a pesky mosquito bite just doesn’t seem to go away, it could be something else — namely, skeeter syndrome. Skeeter syndrome, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is “a large local allergic reaction to mosquito bites marked by significant inflammation.” The syndrome can be described as a severe allergic reaction …
Read More »Parents honor late daughter by leaving rocks in over 55 locations after her dying wish to see a beach
Two parents are finding ways to honor their late daughter after she died tragically from a rare type of brain tumor earlier this year. Lily Harley was a four-year-old from Lincolnshire, England, who was diagnosed with a grade 3 ependymoma brain tumor in January 2022. After a year of fighting …
Read More »Cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of pancreatic, colorectal tumors
An experimental cancer vaccine has shown promise in keeping certain cancers from coming back. In a phase 1 clinical trial led in part by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers tested the vaccine (ELI-002 2P) with 25 patients who had been treated for pancreatic and colorectal cancer. The …
Read More »Pennsylvania K-9 who helped catch convicted murderer retires after eight years of service: 'He loved to work'
A Pennsylvania K-9 named Rex is hanging up his leash after eight-and-a-half years of service, including over 100 suspect apprehensions and hundreds of pounds of marijuana, cocaine, meth and heroin seizures. Most recently, Rex helped search for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who was captured after he escaped from the Chester …
Read More »Fat Bear Week winner crowned in landslide victory: An 'annual celebration' of success
Bear 128, known as “Grazer,” was crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2023 on October 10, after receiving nearly five times as many votes as the runner-up, Bear 32, who is known as “Chunk.” “Fat Bear Week” is “an annual celebration of success,” says the National Park Service website. …
Read More »Secrets from flight attendants for better, smoother air travel experiences this fall
As millions of people prepare to travel this fall and winter to see friends and family for the holidays, there are definite do’s and don’ts when it comes to flying to chosen destinations. There is also just all-around smart trip protocol. Fox News Digital rounded up some of the wisest …
Read More »Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness
For most people, getting the flu means a few days of sickness and then a return to regular life. But for Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, the virus led to the loss of her arms and legs — and the start of a long, challenging …
Read More »Couple claim eye antibiotic cured dog of mysterious illness sweeping America
A cure to a mysterious and potentially deadly respiratory condition that has been spreading in dogs throughout the country may have been found with a California couple who claim their canine is on the road to recovery after he received a lifesaving antibiotic. John and Becky Oliver say their dog …
Read More »Join 900,000 others who are sending names into space on NASA spacecraft to Jupiter's moon, Europa
Have you ever dreamed of going to space? Well, now part of you can, through NASA’s Message in a Bottle campaign. Since June 1, 2023, NASA has been collecting names to send up to space on the Europa Clipper spacecraft. Ever since the campaign kicked off, there have been more …
Read More »5 gift card tricks targeting you this holiday season
Gift cards are a very popular and convenient way to give a gift this holiday season to your friends or family, but they can also be a target for scammers who want to steal your money or personal information. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) 50% more people reported …
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