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A California woman says she was recently attacked by a homeless man who threw a bucket of hot diarrhea all over her. This past summer, Heidi Van Tassel was parked in Hollywood after a night out with friends when suddenly a man pulled her out of her car, dragged …

Prosecutors are revealing text messages received by Sarah Butler, a 20-year-old New Jersey college student, during the opening of her alleged murderer’s trial. 23-year-old Khalil Wheeler-Weaver is accused of killing three Black women and attemping to murder a fourth in the fall of 2016. Butler was allegedly Wheeler-Weaver’s last known …

Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes ring-shaped lesions on the outer layers of the skin. These lesions are typically red and itchy, and they can appear on the scalp, outer extremities, or torso. Ringworm is highly contagious and can spread through contact with other areas of the body and …

John Legend is the “sexiest man alive” said no one ever … except for People magazine, apparently. People announced Tuesday night that John Legend is the 2019 cover star for their annual “Sexiest Man Alive” issue. John Legend Is PEOPLE’s #SexiestManAlive 2019: ‘I’m Excited but a Little Scared at …

There’s a reason why Earvin Johnson Jr. was nicknamed “Magic” in high school and still carries that name today. During Magic Johnson’s keynote speech at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) conference held in San Francisco on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, he focused on how his success-driven mindset has landed …

Acidosis refers to high levels of acid in the body. The body needs to maintain a balance of acidity for optimal health. If the body becomes too acidic or too alkaline, this can cause serious health problems. High levels of acid in the body cause the body to compensate and …

Lamar Odom Jr. is offering a public apology to his father for his initial reaction to his recent engagement. The 17-year-old posted a message on his Instagram today (Nov. 11) explaining the comment he left on his father’s post announcing his engagement to Sabrina Parr. Lamar Jr. admitted that …

Source: FatCamera / Getty As the decade comes to a close, scientists have made a jarring discovery. Apparently, there’s a brand new strain of HIV. “The strain is a part of the Group M version of HIV-1,” CNN reports, adding “the same family of virus subtypes to blame for the …

If a dog bite pierces a person’s skin, bacteria from the animal’s mouth can get into the body, which can cause an infection. Washing the wound thoroughly can remove the bacteria from the body and help prevent infection. If the bacteria stay in the body, they can cause an infection, …

The man who police believe stabbed another man to death at a Popeyes in Maryland has been identified and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. 30-year-old Ricoh McClain is facing murder and assault charges for allegedly stabbing 28-year-old Kevin Tyrell Davis at a Popeyes in Oxon Hill …