Maternity nurses in a hospital in Taiwan raced to protect babies during this week's earthquake. Plus, Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes look to advance to the national championship, and dietitians share the healthiest cooking oils. |
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Video captured maternity nurses at a hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, rushing to protect newborn babies during the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that rocked the island Wednesday. "Of course we were scared, very scared, but I think this is the natural instinct of a maternity staff," Chen Ting-Chin, the supervisor of Ma Cherie Maternity Centre, told Reuters. "The safety of the babies is of utmost importance." There were 1,123 people injured, 634 trapped and 13 missing as of Friday afternoon, according to the Central Disaster Response Center, while a dozen people have died as a result of the quake. |
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Austin von Letkemann, a military intelligence officer in Fort Cavazos, Texas, is a father of four daughters who is tired of people joking "I'm sorry" when they find out he has girls. Von Letkemann, whose girls are ages 3, 6, 8, and 10, lamented the lame quips he receives from strangers in a viral Instagram video. "I've heard the same thing 200 times," he told us. And he doubles down on being a girl dad. "If I had a fifth child, I'd hope it was a girl," he said in his video. "There's nothing to be sorry about." Read more here. |
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An estimated 80 million Americans suffer from hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. While the causes can vary, the most common reason is female pattern and male pattern hair loss. The good news is regrowing hair is possible, with multiple options available, according to Dr. Farah Moustafa, dermatologist and director of laser and cosmetics at Tufts Medical Center. From at-home methods minoxidil (also known as Rogaine) and red light therapy to in-office treatments like spironolactone and platelet-rich plasma injections, find out which way to regrow hair works best for you. |
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Cooking oil can have a big impact when preparing a meal, but they're not all the same. Some oils are healthier than others and some should be avoided, so dietitians tell us what to look for when choosing the right oil for you. From understanding the effect saturated fats in oils can have on your cholesterol count to knowing how refined oils work, we've got you covered. |
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Got a hankering for some meat and potatoes? Mix it up with Bobby Flay's spicy steak frites. While you may think you know the dish, Flay offers up a recipe bursting with flavor that gives this meal a bold change you'll love. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
A couple expecting a baby adorably updated their neighbor on their status every time they walked by her Ring doorbell once the baby's due date arrived. Sydney and Trevor Melton could be seen and heard walking by Katie Newton's door, saying, "Still pregnant." Newton shared a compilation of the moments on TikTok, which featured a truly happy ending when the couple walked by the door with their newborn in a baby carrier. "We had the baby," Sydney Melton said. "Not pregnant," her husband added. "Oh, I was so emotional," Newton told us about that last update. "I just was beaming. I was, like, smiling ear to ear. I thought it was the cutest thing ever." Read more here. |
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