Lauren Wellbank
Freelance WriterLocation: Lehigh Valley, PALauren Wellbank is a freelance writer living in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania with her husband, three kids, and dog. She enjoys spending as much time as she can with her family, and can often be found coaching her kids in their various sports teams. When she's not volunteering within her community, she can be found tending to her plants in her yard.
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Did You Know Formaldehyde Is Still Used in Hair Products?
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals can still be found in certain hair products, despite the FDA's proposal to remove them.
Chick-Fil-A Celebrates 80th Year With Golden Cups — How Many Are There?
What is the cup release schedule for Chick-fil-A's 80th anniversary celebration, which will include four retro-style cups to ring in the milestone year.
Are Autofocus Glasses the Wave of the Future?
A Finish eyewear company says it has created smart glasses with sensors that can anticipate your needs, but do autofocus glasses actually work?
RFK Jr. Announces Sweeping Changes to the Country's Dietary Guidelines
RFK Jr is announcing changes to the food pyramid, a dietary guideline that hasn't been used in more than a decade, drawing criticism from experts.
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What's wrong with Savannah Guthrie? The Today co-anchor updates fans on the reason behind her ongoing absence from the morning show.
Do Higher Flu Rates Mean That the Vaccine Is Less Effective?
The flu rates for the 2025/2026 cold and flu season are at a 25 year high, leaving some to wonder if the flu vaccine is effective this year.
Evangeline Lilly Shares Shocking Health Update With Fans Following Concussion
What happened to Evangeline Lilly? The Lost alum says that she experienced a traumatic brain injury that has let her with brain damage.
Novo Nordisk Launches the Wegovy Pill — Is It Easy to Get?
The GLP-1 medication Wegovy will be available in pill form. Novo Nordisk is celebrating the non-injectable form of its popular weight loss drug.
What Caused the Devastation That Plagues the Aral Sea?
What happened to the Aral Sea? The once third-largest lake in the world has been drying and shrinking since the 1960s thanks to Soviet era practices.
How Much Is Beloved Filmmaker David Attenborough Worth?
What is David Attenborough's net worth? Inside the beloved filmmaker and actor's personal worth, including how he typically makes his money.
Hannaford Grocery Store Under Fire for High Prices and Low Quality After a Change in Leadership
What happened ot Hannaford grocery store? The New England store is under fire after people says the new owners have changed too much.
Donald Trump Claims Windmills Kill Bald Eagles — Here’s the Truth
Politicians and critics claim that windmills kill bald eagles, but the truth is that the clean energy alternatives aren't as deadly as people claim.
Aldi Recalls 2025: Every Product That Has Been Recalled By the Supermarket Chain
Discount grocer Aldi has issued a few recalls in 2025 — here are all the products that have been pulled from shelves.
Critics Blast Kim Kardashian Over Decision To Gift Her Kids Designer Pupppies for Christmas
Kim Kardashian is getting blasted online after she revealed that she had purchased each of her four children their own designer puppy for Christmas.
Eric Dane's Ex-Wife Shares Update on His ALS Diagnosis, Needs 24/7 Care
Rebecca Gayhart gives fans a sad update about her ex Eric Dane's health as his ALS condition progresses and his care needs increase.
Popular Cold and Flu Medication Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Rodent Feces
A popular cold and flu medicine is under a recall alert after possible contamination with rodent and bird feces was discovered at manufacturing plant.
Scientists Make a Discovery in Greenland That Changes Their Understanding of the Earth
Researchers make a startling discovery under the landmass of Greenland that allows them to have a better idea of how underground temperatures work.
SeaWorld Reveals What Took the Live of Its Beloved Killer Whale, Katina
SeaWorld's beloved Katina has died. The water park has released the cause of death for the killer whale, who was believed to be 50 when she died.
This Fast Food Menu Option Has the Highest Number of Plastic Chemicals, According to Experts
Which fast food items had the highest levels of plastic chemicals? Thorough research points to clear winners and losers on the list.
Experts Say the Doomsday Glacier Is Sending Us an Important Message About Our Future
Satellite images have offered scientists an update on the status of the Doomsday Glacier, which they say indicates sea levels are on the rise.
A New Discovery Has People Speculating About the Possibility That There Were Pyramids in Antarctica
Are there pyramids in Antarctica? A photo appears to show the peak of a pyramid sticking out of the snow in the unforgiving tundra.
Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Shares Devastating Health Update
Former Senator Ben Sasse says he was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in a shocking health update that he shared on social media.
Research Says the U.S. Is in Danger of Being Hit by a "Mega Tsunami”
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says a mega tsunami with 100-foot waves is going to hit the U.S.
Budget Cuts Could Impact Food Safety in the U.S., Experts Predict
The budget cuts the Trump administration is making to the agencies that monitor food safety could prompt increase in foodborne illnesses.
A Rescue Dog Named Aloka Gets a Second Chance After Getting Adopted by a Monk
Aloka the peace dog has joined his adopted Buddhist monk dad on a 2,000 mile journey in an official "Walk for Peace," gaining viral attention.
Trump Signs Executive Order Changing Cannabis to a Schedule III Drug
Donald Trump downgrades cannabis via executive order, prompting some to wonder if weed is a schedule 3 drug now, and effectively legal.
Do You Know Which Foods Actually Go in Your Refrigerator's Crisper Drawer?
What foods are actually supposed to go in your fridge's crisper drawer? You may be surprised to learn that there are rules about what goes where.
Influencer Ross Creations Under Investigation for Viral "Possum Launcher" Video
What happened to Ross Creations? Social media star faces backlash and legal trouble after sharing a video of a possum being launched into the air.
Have a Fur Lined Coat? You May Be Wearing It All Wrong, According to One Fashionista
A woman has gone viral for telling the internet "you're wearing your winter coat wrong," prompting widespread discourse about how to wear hoods.
Gen Z Is Drinking Less, and Bars Are Starting To Feel the Effects
Why is Gen Z drinking less? Data shows that this generation drinks far less than previous ones, and bars are starting to notice the change.
These U.S. States Have Mask Mandates in December 2025
Which U.S. states have issued mask mandates for December 2025, as viruses and other illnesses cause hospitals and doctor's offices to fill up?
Thousands of Gallons of Salad Dressing Being Recalled Over Plastic Contamination Concerns
Thousands of gallons of salad dressing have been recalled after the FDA says it was alerted that it may contain plastic materials used for planting.
Does Drinking Energy Drinks Really Increase Your Stroke Risk?
Health experts say they may have found a connection between drinking high numbers of energy drinks and your risk for having a stroke.
A Nationwide Chicken Recall Is Impacting 60,000 Pounds of Meat
A Georgia-based company is sounding the alarm after announcing plans to recall 60,000 pounds of chicken due to an undeclared allergen.
King Charles Addresses the Nation, Giving a Rare Update on His Health
King Charles gave his loyal followers a rare health update, sharing how he is doing amidst his ongoing treatments for an undisclosed cancer.
Fact Check: Is President Trump Using a Walker To Get Around?
A picture that appears to show Donald Trump using a walker has gone viral, leaving many people to wonder if the president's health is failing.
Is Beloved Actress Winona Ryder Actually a Vegetarian?
Is Winona Ryder a vegetarian? An appearance on a popular chicken eating show has fans wondering if Winona Ryder is living a meat-free lifestyle.
Donald Trump Proposes Changes to the National Park’s Free Admission Schedule
Donald Trump has released a new schedule of dates considered for free admission to the country's national parks, removing some existing dates.
Is Your Air Fryer Making You Sick? Study Shows Home Appliances May Be Harmful to Our Health
Research out of South Korea claims to have found a connection between home appliances and harmful particles known as UFP that can pose health risks.
A Popular Blood Pressure Medicine Has Been Recalled Due to Contamination Fears
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a popular blood pressure medication after it showed signs of contamination.
Daycare Owner’s Facility Shut Down Over Concerns About Her Dogs
A daycare is shut down by an inspector who claimed that they were attacked by the owner's dogs, creating backlash from families and the daycare owner.
The Reason Behind the Blue Dogs Found at Chernobyl Has Been Revealed
A scientist has offered an update on the blue dogs that were found at the Chernobyl site, offering a surprising reason for their colorful fur.
The Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded Left Millions Without a Home
What is the strongest earthquake ever recorded? There have been several record-breaking quakes over the years that have caused devastation.
More Parents Are Turning Down Vitamin K Shots for Newborns — How Important Is It?
A vitamin K shot is included in the list of recommended shots for newborns. Here's what you need to know about the shot before you baby arrives.
This Season's Biggest Bug May Be a Stomach Virus Dubbed the "Winter Vomiting Disease"
A highly contagious winter vomiting disease is surging in America thanks to a rise in instances of norovirus across the country in 2025.
Yellowstone Experiencing More Earthquakes Than Previously Thought
Advancements in technology appear to show that Yellowstone's seismic activity is increasing, allowing experts to better predict disaster.
More Than 1 Million Bags of Shredded Cheese Is Being Recalled
The FDA has issued a shredded cheese recall over concerns that the cheese could contain metal fragments that could injure customers.
Costco To Face a Major MAGA Boycott — Here's Why
Why is MAGA boycotting Costco? The popular bulk retailer has drawn the ire of Donald Trump's supporters, who plan to stop shopping at the store.
Ritz Crackers Recalled Over Potentially Life-Threatening Ingredient Omission
Ritz Cracker has issued a 2025 recall after a potentially life-threatening allergen was mislabeled on packages sold across eight states.
What’s the Difference Between Meteorological Winter and Astronomical Winter?
When winter weather begins, many people find themselves wondering what the difference is between meteorological and astronomical winter