Today at the vet, Bowie—my forever-curious dog—spotted another dog across the waiting room. This one was wearing a bright blue vest. Bowie wagged, ears perked, pulling gently on his leash as if to say “Friend?” Before I could react, the receptionist shot me a sharp look.“Can’t you see the blue vest? Keep your dog back.” The…
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When I was seventeen, one truth shattered my life: I was pregnant. That one sentence cost me my home, my father’s love, and everything familiar. Eighteen years later, my son stood on that same doorstep and said something neither of us saw coming. My dad wasn’t cruel — at least not outwardly. He was cold,…
It was a typical afternoon, driving home from preschool. Tess sat in the backseat, shoes off, a fruit snack smeared on her leggings, gazing out the window. Then she said it. “Mom Lizzie says you’re the evil one. She’s the kind mom.” My hands tightened on the steering wheel, knuckles whitening. I kept my voice…
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Over the past few years, more and more research has been published revealing just how fundamental our gut microbiome is to our health. It can affect everything from our response to fear and negative stimuli, to our weight and mental health, to whether or not we develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus and type 1 diabetes. Advertisement Now, a new study published in The Journal of Immunology has…
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“The microbiome can shape the developing brain in multiple ways,” John Lukens, lead researcher and PhD student from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, said in a statement. “The microbiome is really important to the calibration of how the offspring’s immune system is going to respond to an infection or injury or stress.” As for autism,…
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Over the weekend, a tragic car crash on I-95 in McIntosh County, Georgia, claimed the lives of Reagan Dougan, 27, and her four young children. The family was traveling from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Florida when their rental Jeep hit a sedan, went into a guardrail, and burst into flames. All five family members, including…
In a separate tragedy on April 4, 2025, 9-year-old Gabriel Andrews drowned in floodwaters while walking to his bus stop in Frankfort, Kentucky. Gabriel had just turned nine days earlier.His death, which occurred during heavy rainfall, shocked his community and led to questions about the decision to keep schools open despite the flooding risks. Gabriel…
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A tragic incident occurred during a high school track meet in Frisco on April 3, when 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony fatally injured Austin Metcalf, a student from Memorial High School. The altercation began when Karmelo, seeking shelter from the rain under a tent, was asked to move by Austin, leading to a confrontation. According to reports,…
which has received significant support from the community. The campaign aims to help the family during this difficult time. Austin was remembered as a promising student-athlete with a bright future ahead.Meanwhile, Karmelo has been charged with murder and is being held on a $1 million bond. Legal proceedings are ongoing, and both families have asked…
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When I first met my now-wife, she had a 3-year-old daughter. From the beginning, I loved and cared for her like she was my own. By the time she turned four, she started calling me “Daddy,” completely on her own. Her biological father has always been inconsistent—sometimes showing up, sometimes disappearing for weeks or months…
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