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Have You Seen This? Good samaritans help woman trapped in high winds
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Sometimes the winds in Chicago can literally blow you over, but you can get by with a little help from a few strangers. - photo by Martha Ostergar
Martha Ostergar
KSL.com
Published: Feb 23, 2016, 8:09 AM
THE WINDY CITY States and cities get nicknames for a reason, and Friday in Chicago solidified once again the reason why Chicago is dubbed The Windy City.

According to NBC Chicago, the city saw winds with gusts up to 50 mph. Thousands lost power and hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed.

NBC Chicago reporter Byron Miranda was out on the street during these winds when he spotted a woman who took refuge in a recessed corner of a building. From the Facebook video, it appears that Miranda immediately jumped into action to try to help the woman get to a safer place.

The older woman can barely keep her balance, even with Mirandas help, but that doesnt discourage Miranda from continuing his quest to help. He yells at a taxi driver and recruits two passing citizens to help the woman get into the relative safety of the cab.

The video is incredibly intense, and you may find that youre holding your breath only when you breathe a sigh of relief at the end.

Its the kind of moment in life that gives a boost of hope and joy that only comes when a person who literally cannot help themselves is immediately cared for by strangers. It took each person about one minute each to help, but it surely changed that womans entire day in the very least, and maybe beyond. And Im guessing watching this video will change your day too.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
Herb Scribner
Deseret News
Published: Aug 13, 2018, 1:39 PM
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.