Giving people a monetary incentive to achieve weight loss goals doubles the pounds they lose, according to a new study. Researchers tracked the weight loss of 668 morbidly obese adults in New York City and Los Angeles over a six-month period. The goal was for participants to lose 10 pounds. The study, published in JAMA … Read more
The holidays are supposed to be a time that’s merry and filled with joy. But we all know they can be stressful with shopping, bad weather, hectic traveling and all the celebratory food and drink. More people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year, according … Read more
Eight in 10 people have cut down on their general spending within the last six months (81%), according to new research. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that three in four have been affected by inflation, with those who said they have reduced their spending on shopping (70%), entertainment (59%) and food (58%) the … Read more
A universal flu shot may be on the horizon. A University of Pennsylvania researcher believes he has created a one-and-done vaccine that could fight against 20 influenza strains and last a patient’s lifetime, the school announced last week. Dr. Scott Hensley and his team created the “multivalent” vaccine to establish immunity against all known flu … Read more
Toothfully told, this one may have been best left to the professionals. A mom-of-five has shared her disastrous results after ordering veneers online, admitting she “can’t even talk” with them. TikTok user Sara Nash showed off her excessively pearly whites in the clip — which has been viewed over 15,000 times — admitting she doesn’t … Read more
Teenagers’ brains prematurely aged due to the stress of pandemic lockdowns, according to a new study. The study, published in “Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science,” compared scans of teens’ brains from before the COVID-19 pandemic and at the end of the first year — finding their brains aged three years in about 10 months. The research … Read more
Here’s one advantage to getting older — less stress! A new study published in the journal Developmental Psychology found adults report fewer stressors as they age and the challenges they do encounter don’t bother them as much. The research examined patterns in exposure and reactivity to daily stressors among adults between 22 and 77 years … Read more
As one of the new Knicks City Dancers, Alexa Robertson has the perfectly toned abs you’d expect of the women performing at halftime at Madison Square Garden and entertaining fans during timeouts. But, her taut midsection is also criss-crossed with large scars. At age 4, she was a promising, passionate young dancer when she diagnosed … Read more
Diet Coke is a vice Theresa Amrhein can’t seem to quit. The 33-year-old Upper East Sider tries to follow a healthy lifestyle. She walks up to 10 miles a day, goes meat-free at lunch and does intermittent fasting — resulting in her losing 20 pounds. But, try as she might, she’s still hooked on Diet … Read more
There are “likely tens of thousands of illicit cannabis businesses” currently operating out of bodegas, smoke shops and other storefronts in New York City — with many of the pop-up shops selling bad or dangerously tainted weed, a new study reveals. The survey, conducted by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association — in concert … Read more
A mom issued a warning over water beads when her infant daughter was left in a critical condition after accidentally ingesting a bead, which expanded once she swallowed it. Folichia Mitchell initially purchased the Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Kit from Target for her 8-year-old son in October, making sure that when he played with … Read more
Retired New York City government workers — who enjoy among the most generous taxpayer-provided health benefits in the U.S. — are suing Mayor Eric Adams and the city for $55 million over $15 copays for doctors visits. The Manhattan Supreme Court class-action suit was filed on behalf of 183,0000 retirees. It claims the city and Emblem … Read more
One in four seniors would rather go a summer without air conditioning than visit the doctor, according to new research. Some 2,000 Americans 64 and older were surveyed about unpleasant experiences more desirable than a doctor’s appointment. Around a third said they would prefer to let their spouse make all decisions in the home for … Read more
He’s willing to go on a Mike-edelic adventure for science. Apparently “dying” during a toad venom trip wasn’t much of a drug deterrent: Boxing icon and psychotropic voyager Mike Tyson claims he’d be willing to put his mind on the line and volunteer for psychedelic drug trials allegedly occurring in the UK. The boxing icon … Read more
Today’s youth have become Generation Wrecked. The number of young adults smoking marijuana has skyrocketed as cannabis usage has been legalized across much of the United States — including now in New York, a new survey released Monday reveals. Twenty six percent of people ages 18 to 29 — a group that includes older members … Read more
It was the most-coveted commodity in Australia over the course of the pandemic – but an expert known as the ‘Butt Doctor’ has revealed why he’s not a fan of toilet paper, saying that wiping “too vigorously” after doing a poo can lead to a lot of issues. Queensland, Australia-based colorectal surgeon Bradley Morris – … Read more
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday scoffed at criticism that he “aligned himself” with Democratic leaders at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak — and said he’d “absolutely” cooperate with an investigation by House Republicans into the pandemic. “I don’t align myself with anybody, Chuck,” the retiring chief White House medical adviser told NBC’s “Meet The … Read more
A recent online article from CNN argued that Daylight Savings Time disproportionately affects the sleep and health of minority communities. The piece, published on Friday by CNN Health reporter Jacqueline Howard, argued that Daylight Savings Time often disrupts sleep, throws off people’s circadian rhythms and can contribute to general health problems. And since people of color have … Read more
These are not the gains this bodybuilder was seeking. Weight lifter Dave Hartrey is imploring doctors for help after rampant steroid use left him with horrific acne wounds — which rendered him housebound for nine months until they scarred over. A disturbing TikTok video detailing the muscleman’s misery first surfaced in August, but is now … Read more
This woman has a nifty secret to keeping her breasts at their best. TikTok user Casey Johnson revealed on social media that despite always growing up with a small chest, she found a way to grow her breasts naturally. She claimed that people can skip plastic surgery and just add good fats into their diets … Read more