A shocking new study found that nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are being used in food packaging, and, worse yet, dozens of the carcinogens can find their way into the body. “There is strong evidence that 76 known or potential breast carcinogens from food contact materials recently purchased all over the world can … Read more
Somebody give Grandpa a box of condoms, already. Sex-crazed senior citizens are driving a major spike in the rise of STIs across the country, salacious new statistics revealed — with one surprising state leading the horny charge. In 2022 — the year with the most recent data — more than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, … Read more
That’s a lot of dog-tor visits. Injuries related to dog walking among American adults and children have surged a whopping 342% over the past two decades, researchers from Johns Hopkins University discovered. Fractures, sprains and head trauma were the most prevalent injuries from 2001 to 2020 for owners of canine fur babies, with the estimated … Read more
They’re trying to set these DIYers straight. Dental experts are advising against fake, decorative braces applied at home — also known as “fashion braces” — because the unnecessary heavy metal can cause painful tooth damage, detrimental misalignment or oral infections. “Tooth enamel does not grow back,” Dr. Samuel Lee, an orthodontist based in Southern California, … Read more
Wrap it up, Zoomers! The World Health Organization has issued a warning about an “alarming decline” in condom use among adolescents that is expected to lead to a long list of consequences, including higher STI rates and increased healthcare costs. A recent study found that almost a third of 15-year-olds (30%) reported using neither a … Read more
We’re getting an F for vitamin intake. More than half the world consumes insufficient amounts of micronutrients that are essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E, new research finds. “These results are alarming,” said Ty Beal, senior technical specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), which conducted the research … Read more
“General Hospital” star Kirsten Storms shared an alarming photo after a freak accident. The 40-year-old actress shocked fans with the image that she posted on Instagram last week. Storms posed in the black-and-white selfie that showed her face covered in what appeared to be black powder. Kirsten Storms. kirstenstorms/Instagram In her caption, Storms shared the … Read more
Sharon Stone has an explanation for her black eye. The “Basic Instinct” actress, 66, caused a panic when she posted an Instagram photo on Wednesday of her posing with a massive bruise around her left eye. In the picture, Stone stood in an elevator in Turkey while sporting the gnarly injury. “This trip has been … Read more
Apple has released new guidance for iPhone users amid an alarming uptick in deceptive phishing scams. The ploys occur when hackers “use sophisticated tactics to persuade you to hand over personal details,” according to the tech giant. Typically, scams come under the guise of emails imitating real companies, fake popup ads, and convincing phone calls … Read more
What’s the magic word? According to a new study of American etiquette, it’s no longer “please.” After combing through recordings of 1,000 different people interacting with loved ones, colleagues and others, researchers at UCLA found just 7% of us are still prefacing requests with the polite phrase. Adults only used the word “please” 7% of … Read more
Skinny Scott! Scott Disick showed off his dramatic weight loss during the Season 5 premiere of “The Kardashians” on Hulu Thursday. Kris Jenner and Khloé Kardashian went to Scott’s house and couldn’t believe how good he looked. Scott Disick and Khloe Kardashian in the first episode of “The Kardashians” Season 5. Disney “Wow, somebody’s lost … Read more
It was not a friendly encounter. British actress Olivia Williams recently recalled a “harrowing” and “alarming” experience she allegedly had while appearing on the iconic TV show “Friends.” “Well, just as an example, I was taken to the studio in a shared car with a wonderful actress whose character, I think, was called ‘Old Woman,’ … Read more
Don’t worry, he’s still kicking. Jackie Chan got extremely candid about aging after turning 70 over the weekend. “Even before today, many friends have been reminding me: ‘Jackie, it’s going to be your 70th birthday,’” Chan wrote via Instagram under several throwback images on Sunday. “Every time I hear this number, my heart would stop … Read more
Richard Simmons has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The reclusive fitness guru revealed the news in a lengthy statement on Tuesday, two days after he posted a concerning message about dying. “Mirror mirror on the wall what’s that blemish which is so small,” Simmons, 75, began in a lengthy Facebook status. “There was this strange … Read more
The number of sexually transmitted infections has spiked across the Big Apple, disturbing new data from the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shows. The gonorrhea rate is up 11% among men and the syphilis rate has skyrocketed a staggering 36% among women, according to the 2022 Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance Report, released Tuesday. … Read more
There has been an alarming amount of cardiovascular-related deaths — reversing a 10-year downward trend — in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Northwestern University. “We were concerned about the emerging evidence that chronic disease outcomes worsened during the first … Read more
New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more
There’s a fine line when it comes to “baby Botox.” Injections, fillers, and vapes are among the sneaky culprits making Gen Z look older than millennials, experts warn, as cosmetic procedures soar among the younger generation. While it may seem like Gen Z is taking good care of themselves, practitioners aren’t so sure — in fact, … Read more
A deadly, fast-spreading strain of the monkeypox virus has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on high alert. The variant of the virus, which causes the severe disease known as mpox, kills up to 10% of the people who are infected, according to the World Health Organization. “The virus variant is known to be … Read more
Many teens say they’ve driven while they feel drowsy — and they believe that it’s not as dangerous as driving while drunk or distracted. That’s just one of the findings revealed in the 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) in Washington, D.C., which explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about … Read more