Anyone afflicted with the genetic disorder muscular dystrophy (MD) could be paralyzed. In the worst cases, the afflicted cannot even breathe by themselves and…

WJG · 9 January 2026 · 2 min read

With the rules against smoking in public places more prevalent now, smokers try to find places to satisfy their urge to puff, including restrooms.

WJG · 9 January 2026 · 1 min read

Ship passengers with children must be very careful when boarding from the dock. The risk of falling into the water from the gangplank is always present, as it…

WJG · 8 January 2026 · 2 min read

There’s a culinary twist to the increasing number of bear attacks on humans happening in Japan the past several months.

WJG · 7 January 2026 · 2 min read

Exploiting pets is frowned upon these days as more people consider cats, dogs and other domesticated animals as part of the family.

WJG · 5 January 2026 · 1 min read

Relationships usually go through a dating stage, when two people get to know each other better or spend time together.

WJG · 5 January 2026 · 2 min read

The force of nature can be harmful sometimes. One Monday in December, strong gusts of wind blasted trees out of the ground in upstate New York in the United…

WJG · 4 January 2026 · 2 min read

Archaeologists studying ancient Pompeii in Italy have discovered what the diet of slaves consisted of in the historic Roman city that was destroyed by a…

WJG · 3 January 2026 · 2 min read

Seafood thieves in the United States had a field day before the year-end holidays, taking advantage of brisk business to pounce on unsuspecting victims. 

WJG · 2 January 2026 · 2 min read