Back away from the broom. New research suggests that bringing more grime into your home might actually help your kids’ asthma and allergies, especially if you live in the city. But it’s not just any dust or dirt — you’ll have to venture into the great outdoors for this one. Kids exposed to a wider … Read more
Looking to fix your problems in the blink of an eye? Spraying an acid onto your peepers isn’t exactly intuitive. But it might be just the thing you need to keep yourself free of styes and eye infections. Skincare influencers have been overflowing with praise for an acid spray that’s mild enough to apply to the … Read more
One of humanity’s oldest and deadliest killers is staging a modern-day comeback. The so-called “white plague” reclaimed its title as the world’s deadliest infectious disease in 2023, after being briefly overtaken by COVID-19 during the first three years of the pandemic. And the US isn’t immune. While the country still has one of the lowest … Read more
There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid your body of a portion of that plastic. Probiotic foods — those teeming with beneficial lactic acid bacteria — have been used for … Read more
Forget bedbugs and cockroaches — NYC is battling “superbugs” that can’t easily be quashed. Candida auris, for one, survives on surfaces even after cleaning, frequently evades standard antifungal treatments and can trigger fatal bloodstream infections. New York has seen a steady increase in Candida auris cases since the state officially detected the dangerous fungus in … Read more
A dangerous dinner party left a young cancer survivor hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening illness. After sharing a meal with friends last month, 24-year-old Trinity Peterson-Mayes found herself unable to swallow, speak or move. “Slowly, over the course of 24 hours, I went from not being able to chug water to not being able to … Read more
Are you compromising your undercarriage? TikTok influencers are raving about what they say is an ideal natural lubricant, but experts warn that it can actually wreak havoc on your vaginal microbiome. And if you’re trying to avoid pregnancy and STDs, beware — it can make condoms less effective, too. An OBGYN is warning against what’s … Read more
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while long-term loss is typically one … Read more
This scuttlebutt is bad news for butts. Flying with Southwest Airlines could mean flying with the spills, fluids, flakes and grime left by the guy who sat in the seat right before you, per alarming claims that the company is planning to only clean “premium seats” between flights. Chris Click, a safety chair for the … Read more
Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration and lack of movement. But there can even be microscopic reasons for why you can’t go — specifically, the type of bacteria that’s living in your gut. While constipation can be caused by anthing from diet to vitamins, certain … Read more
Forget juice cleanses and 10-day detoxes — doctors say the smarter way to feel better fast starts in your gut, and it doesn’t require starving, suffering or giving up real food. The gut isn’t just mission control for digestion. It dictates how we feel physically, mentally and emotionally. A gut reset focuses on reducing inflammation, … Read more
Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of picking up and spreading germs. The results aren’t pretty. New research found pesky little bacteria lurking under fingernails long after the end of a workout. … Read more
An office staple could be harboring a gross secret. Many may turn down tap water, but new research shows it could be the safer option. And while bottled water seems like a healthier alternative, one office space fixture is actually holding lots of teeny, tiny bad-for-you unwanted guests. One fixture of the office space could … Read more
Imagine a low-calorie, protein-packed noodle that evokes the butteriness of French cheeses. The good news is that you don’t need to book a table at a buzzy new bistro to try it. This earthy delicacy is served in a brown paper bag — and it doesn’t really put up a fight. “Mealworms [are] a contender … Read more
Well, it’snot good news for most people. Some 90% of the population picks their nose — sometimes several times a day. This may seem like a harmless habit, but frequently digging for gold may have dire consequences. Dirty fingers can introduce bacteria into the nose, causing infections that can lead to crusting, tissue damage and … Read more
C-ing is B-elieving — supplements are everywhere these days. Over 100,000 dietary or nutritional supplements are sold in the US alone. One survey indicated that about 74% of American adults take these products for health, energy or disease prevention, with 55% considered regular users. Unfortunately, many people misuse supplements because they’re unsure how much to … Read more
You might have an opened bottle of wine from a recent celebration and wonder, “Is this still good?” Wine that’s been open for too long may not make you sick — but it won’t taste the way it was intended, according to the “Wine Country” blog. Leaving wine open for too long can strip its brightness, dull its … Read more
This is snot funny. One seemingly harmless childhood habit could come with a cost — and has even led to hospitalization. Those works of art your kids might produce from their noses don’t make them Picasso, and could instead cause a serious, even deadly infection. Sticking your boogers to the wall may be convenient, but … Read more
Some good news for your gut. Cases of colorectal cancer are steadily rising and showing up in alarming rates in young people, becoming the third-most common cancer in the US. But new research may hold key to explaining the mysterious increase — and it’s a blast from the past. Colorectal cancer cases are rising in … Read more
Make no misteak — this is an unsavory obsession. Florida tattoo shop owner Wendy Marshall is so fond of raw meat that she scarfs 2 pounds of it daily. Ground chuck, cold cuts, whole roasts, porterhouses, the bloodier the better — Marshall devours it all. “I love ripping the flesh straight off the bone,” Marshall, … Read more