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Some believe that never breaking a bone means you’re protected by divine powers or have good karma. While that’s comforting, doctors say it’s more about genetics, lifestyle, and health. Dr. Suhail Hussain and the Royal Osteoporosis Society explain that bone strength is often inherited — your DNA affects bone density, calcium absorption, and bone structure.…

Donald Trump has made his stance on birthright citizenship clear with recent remarks urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to block his administration’s push to revoke birthright citizenship. Trump’s administration has sought to change the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to those born in the U.S., arguing that it was meant to protect…

Donald Trump has made his stance on birthright citizenship clear with recent remarks urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to block his administration’s push to revoke birthright citizenship. Trump’s administration has sought to change the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to those born in the U.S., arguing that it was meant to protect…

Justin Bieber Denies Being a Victim in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Case Justin Bieber has officially responded to rumors linking him to the sex trafficking case involving Sean “Diddy” Combs. A representative confirmed to TMZ that Bieber is not among Diddy’s alleged victims, stating: “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who…

Brain-Dead Georgia Woman Kept on Life Support Due to Abortion Law Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old pregnant nurse, was declared brain dead in February after suffering blood clots in her brain. Though legally dead, she remains on life support over three months later because Georgia’s strict abortion law bans ending a pregnancy once fetal cardiac activity…

Former President Joe Biden, 82, was hospitalized for further evaluation after a routine physical found a small prostate nodule. While common at his age, such nodules can indicate cancer and often require tests like MRIs or biopsies. Biden recently dismissed claims of cognitive decline from a new book, as CNN’s Jake Tapper alleged the White…

On May 14, police discovered a human leg bone just 0.3 miles from Taylor Swift’s mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The remains were sent to the state Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Westerly Police Department’s Detective Division is leading the investigation. This is the latest in a troubling pattern of human remains and deaths…

Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles III, will receive a new title this week during the Order of the Bath Service at Westminster Abbey on May 16, 2025. This marks the 300th anniversary of the order. William will be sworn in as Great Master, a prestigious role in a tradition dating back to…

Gary Sinise shared the heartbreaking loss of his son, Mac, who passed away on January 5, 2024, at 33, after battling chordoma, a rare bone cancer. Mac’s diagnosis came shortly after his mother, Moira, was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in 2019. While Moira survived, Mac’s cancer returned after surgery, and Sinise paused his career…