It’s not just your mind going soft. Drops in testosterone have long been blamed for age-related declining erectile performance. But a new study suggests something else may be at play. A new study suggests a metabolic marker is the culprit behind declining sexual health in men. Antonioguillem – stock.adobe.com “Although age and testosterone levels have … Read more
Rats! Health officials are reporting an increase in a rare but serious infectious disease spread by rodents — just four months after Gene Hackman’s wife, the concert pianist Betsy Arakawa, died from it. A Grand Canyon National Park employee was recently exposed to hantavirus, with five cases logged so far this year in Arizona, KLAS-TV … Read more
Where does the time go? For once, we know for sure — sort of. If tomorrow, July 9, feels even shorter than your average day filled with too much to do, there’s a scientific phenomenon that’s to blame, scientists say. This summer, Earth is suddenly spinning faster as a result of the moon’s position, the experts … Read more
They’re Gen Boozey. Zoomers have historically been labeled a fairly abstinent generation. But now, the generation born between 1997 and 2012 are bucking their party pooper stereotype by increasing their alcohol consumption as cost of living pressures ease, per a buzzy study by global beverage market research firm IWSR Bevtrac. “The idea that Gen Z … Read more
Ozempic might shrink waistlines, but it seems to bulge another body part. In a recent Reddit thread, male Ozempic users claimed that the weight-loss drugs helped their penises grow. “I recently measured myself down there and noticed I gained about one inch,” a person proudly shared on the forum. Although there hasn’t been enough research … Read more
The sun has a bone to pick with Earth — and it’s not done yet. A colossal solar storm just zapped the daylight side of the planet, causing global blackouts and knocking out radio signals across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The culprit? A fiery X2.7-class solar flare that erupted from sunspot AR4087 early … Read more
Rain, rain, go away. The dreary conditions in Boston for the Celtics’ shocking Game 1 loss to the Knicks came up in an NBC Boston postgame recap of what went wrong in the 108-105 overtime setback. Hosts Chris Forsberg and Anny Chin discussed how the rain factored into the underwhelming crowd at the beginning of … Read more
If this was a newspaper and not a nice shiny website plugged into the wall with a few blue cables coming out the back, then there is only one headline we would use on this story: Come again? Today we have new research out of the US where some academics have dedicated themselves to the … Read more
It’s giving… espresso-induced insanity. If your 10-year-old suddenly starts yelling “tralaero tralala!” while pirouetting like a caffeinated ballerina, you’re not hallucinating. You’ve just been hit with a full-blown case of “Italian Brainrot” — Gen Alpha’s latest hyper-online obsession that makes “Skibidi Toilet” look like Shakespeare. Forget pasta, art, or bona-fide Italians: This trend has nothing … Read more
It might be time to brush up on your oral health. You probably know that inadequate toothbrushing can increase your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. A new study out of Australia also found a surprising link between poor oral hygiene and body aches, migraines and stomach pain — especially in women. … Read more
Like many of you, I’ve found parenting incredibly difficult. When I had my first daughter back in 2010, I experienced severe postnatal depression, something common in Australia, where one in five women face PND. While I love my kids dearly, I don’t love mothering. It’s hard every day. “I’m not ready to be a parent of a teen” I’d assumed … Read more
Regarded as the most influential writer in the English language, some of William Shakespeare’s work is now viewed by as racist, sexist and homophobic. Source link #Decolonizing #Shakespeare #Experts #blame #white #supremacy #playwrights #fame #hometown #museum #vows #change
This went from sweet to sour. A Swedish candy craze that took over TikTok and local confectionaries has resulted in a shortage of the Swede sweets around the globe. As a result, New Yorkers flocked to candy stores late at night, opting for a sweet treat instead of going out to bars on the weekends, … Read more
The ’90s were full of questionable choices. But while we’ve left most of them behind — see frosted tips, ultra-baggy jeans and Beanie Babies — a food habit born in 1992 is still a pretty permanent fixture in many people’s lives. And according to Dr. Michael Aziz, a physician and author of The Ageless Revolution, it’s … Read more
Add debilitating bone disease to the growing list of ailments attributed to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Previous research has linked UPFs, which include products like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, mass-produced bread, fruit yogurt, some breakfast cereals and meat alternatives, to a host of adverse health effects, from obesity and diabetes to heart disease, depression, dementia and more. One study has … Read more
This gas station faux pas will leave you fuming. An automotive enthusiast in Texas was recently filling up when he noticed another customer committing a highly common mistake — an amateur move that could have your check engine light blinking like the Griswold house at Christmas. Sharing the incident on TikTok, user @sweet_tea saw that the … Read more
Gen Z gets a lot of flak for being snowflakes — and they are. Many of them can’t cope with life. Any speech or idea they don’t like is offensive, criticism is insulting — and they can’t hold down a job. It’s not entirely their fault, though. A large part of it is the way … Read more
What’s eating picky eaters? Well, it might be innate. Feeding kids with persnickety palates is a daily struggle plaguing parents worldwide — but new research now asserts that the problem could lie in a little one’s DNA, rather than whatever mom or dad made for dinner. “Children’s fussy eating is a major cause of concern … Read more
The plot thickens — as colon cancer rates continue to rise in young adults, a Florida gastroenterologist is pointing the finger at emulsifiers in processed foods. “Ultra-processed foods create a lot of noise in the microbial system,” Dr. Maria Abreu, a professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami, told Miami news station … Read more
A little while ago I was woken in the middle of the night to something prodding me from behind. I was delighted to discover it was from a randy man friend who had decided the midnight hour would be the perfect time for some handsy action during our sexy slumber party. My initial annoyance at … Read more