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This MMA Champion Lost His Eyesight — But He's Still Kicking Ass in the Cage
Ronald Dlamini broke barriers as the first black South African welterweight champ. When he went blind after a bout with meningitis, he had to do the impossible all over again.

This Healthier Fast Food Burger Is Part Beef, Part Something Else
Sonic is rolling out a trendy new menu item at locations nationwide.

This Is Why Some People Are Braver Than Others, According to Science
The stories of heroism during the Parkland shooting inspire us. They also prompt us to ask: would we have behaved in the same way?

Mediterranean vs. Vegetarian: Which Diet Is Better for Weight Loss?
Learn how they stack up in terms of heart health, too

Grab a Beer, Because There Might Be a Link to Drinking Every Day and Living Past 90
Experts weigh in on the latest research on alcohol and longevity

This Heroic Football Coach Died Protecting Students From the Florida School Shooter
"There’s not enough words on the face of this earth to explain what type of amazing man Aaron Feis was."

Slow Down and Enjoy Your Food — Fast Eaters Are More Likely to Be Obese
A new study found a link between fast eating and obesity

Love Chocolate? It Might Actually Boost Your Workout
Take a hiatus from your diet and have a few pieces of chocolate today (your muscles might thank you for it).

This Woman Got Her Irritated Eye Checked Out — and Discovered a Half-Inch Worm
The parasite is typically seen in cattle in parts of the U.S. and Canada

Ex-NFLer Johnny Manziel Opens up About Bipolar Disorder
An estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives

The Herbal Supplement Kratom Is an Opioid, According to a New FDA Warning
"It isn't just a plant—it's an opioid," FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said in a statement

4 Gross Things That Can Happen When You Go Barefoot
One couple's beach vacation experience may make you want to wear boots year-round