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Why Frozen Embryos Are at the Center of This Couple’s Bitter Divorce
Shortly before Dr. Mimi Lee, a pianist and part-time anesthesiologist, married executive Stephen Findley, she learned that she had breast cancer. Lee battled the cancer and won, but the treatments left her infertile. Before the cancer could affect her reproductive abilities, however, Lee and Findley had five embryos created and frozen so that they could…
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Steel Production in Great Lakes Rises by 6,000 Tons
Last week, according to the Northwest Indiana Times, raw steel production in the Great Lakes rose to an output level of 628,000 tons. This will be the second week in a row that it’s made a steady increase, despite overall U.S. steel production dropping 2.82% in the same time span. Domestic raw steel production, in…
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UTI or STI? Your Doctor Might Not Be Able to Tell the Difference
Not sure if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? If you’re a woman, your doctor probably won’t be that sure either. New research has revealed that women who visit the emergency room to seek treatment for urinary pain will ultimately be misdiagnosed more often than not. A shocking…
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After Being Found With Her Muzzle Taped Shut, Caitlyn the Dog Recovering Quickly
So far, life hasn’t been very easy for Caitlyn, the 15-month-old chocolate Staffordshire bull terrier mix who was found with tape wrapped around her muzzle. However, she’s not letting that stop her from making a successful recovery. According to a recent CNN article, Caitlyn had been a well-known stray in a neighborhood of North Charleston,…
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This Organization Places Used Wedding Flowers at Hospice Bedsides
Talk about flower power. Science has proven that when we receive a bouquet of flowers, it instantly brightens our day and lifts our spirits. As a result, it’s not surprising that American florists bring in an incredible $7 billion in annual revenues — but many chronically ill patients at hospices aren’t able to afford to…
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Why Did Kylie Jenner Spend $2 Million on Cosmetic Surgery? The Answer May Surprise You
Did Kylie Jenner really drop $2 million on cosmetic surgery to look like her older sister, Kim Kardashian? According to OK! Magazine, that’s exactly what the youngest of the Jenner/Kardashian clan is doing, and her transformation may go beyond skin deep. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star allegedly underwent 12 different procedures — a…
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The Key to Instagram Stardom? Hanging a Moon, Apparently
As of March 2015, Instagram’s some 200 million monthly active users had uploaded 30 billion photos. Although many of these photos are gratuitous selfies, shots of lackluster meals, and holiday pictures meant to make followers jealous, there are scores of others that are a bit more risque. Celebrities show off skin all the time. You…
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Con Artists Pulling Home Improvement Fraud Arrested After Allegedly Taking $50,000 From Elderly Woman
Homeowners love working on their houses, but they have to be careful. According to a Houzz survey from 2013, 84% of respondents planned to decorate or redecorate, 40% planned to remodel or build an addition, and 10% of participants were in the process of building a custom home. However, not all contractors are as trustworthy…
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Same-Sex Marriage May Boost the Wedding Industry
U.S. marriage rates have fallen to what is almost an all-time low, and the fault likely lies with millennials. “Millennials — people roughly ages 18 to 34 — continue to delay marriage because of economics, education and preference,” the Dallas Morning News reported. “In 1960, fewer than 8 percent of women and 13 percent of…
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You Won’t Believe Why This Veteran Started His Lawn Care Business
Patrick Outlaw performed three tours of duty with the U.S. Army, traveling to Kuwait, Bosnia, and Afghanistan during his time with the military. But after he got done, he was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, and he found it difficult to work indoors and be around other people. Yet that didn’t stop the…