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19 Seemingly “Safe” Things People Do All The Time That Can Actually Be Verrryyy Risky

Warning: Discussions of infant death.  Recently, after almost causing long-term damage to my back by not purchasing a proper ergonomic desk chair for multiple years, I thought about all the little habits and things we do in our lives that can actually be finta risky or dangerous. My chronic back pain wasn’t necessarily the “riskiest” … Read more

COVID and bird flu are rising. Here’s how to keep yourself safe

With California’s COVID surge at very high levels, doctors are urging people who are experiencing respiratory symptoms to test themselves or see a medical professional who can check on their illness. This is the worst COVID summer infection spike in California since 2022, according to wastewater data. There are a number of possible culprits for … Read more

A Boise village for Christian retirees wants to rebuild. Will residents be safe?

A retirement village in Boise for Christian pastors and missionaries who “gave their life to God’s mission” is now on track to go through major redevelopment. But some of the community’s age-70-and-up residents aren’t happy about the change, mainly because it would include a new public street. They are used to living in a peaceful … Read more