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Cystitis is a bacterial infection of the urinary system, more common in women than men. “Around 20% of women experience at least one episode of cystitis in their lifetime.” This higher prevalence is due to the shorter urethra in women, which allows bacteria to reach the bladder more easily. Poor hygiene and exposure to bodily…

For kids and parents alike, bath time means wonderful time. We love buying them a lot of bath toys to level up their joy. But one mom from Illinois shared a grave warning from a seemingly harmless bath toy that can lead to eyesight loss in children. Eden Strong was enjoying a bath time with…

On Christmas Day, 42 people lost their lives and 28 survived the terrible Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash in Kazakhstan. A path of devastation and heartache was left behind when the Embraer 190 aircraft crashed close to Aktau, Kazakhstan, and caught fire. The catastrophe occurred as the Azerbaijan Airlines flight, which was traveling from Baku to…

Police have reported that a woman lost her life in a head-on collision on a US highway moments after updating her status and posting selfies on Facebook. The 32-year-old Courtney Sanford posted the following on her Facebook page at 8:33 on Thursday morning: “The happy song makes me so HAPPY.” Police were contacted about a…

The death of a major Crocodile Dundee movie star over the weekend has left fans in sadness. Crocodile Dundee, the highest-grossing Australian picture ever, was released in 1986 and was a huge smash. It was set in both New York City and the Australian Outback. Paul Hogan, who portrayed the daring Michael “Crocodile” Dundee, even won a…