The 8-year-old daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Danielle Cabral has been rocking a bougie new accessory — and no, it’s not bursting with bows, tulle or sequins. You can’t tell by looking at her, but Valentina Cabral sports a pricey metal appliance that sits inside her mouth and gives her teeth … Read more
Insulin, heart treatments and antibiotics have flowed freely across many borders for decades, exempt from tariffs in a bid to make medicine affordable. But that could soon change. For months, President Trump has been promising to impose higher tariffs on pharmaceuticals as part of his plan to reorder the global trading system and bring key … Read more
Vacationers and short-term rentals using lockboxes in Italy will have to find a new way to check in after a new nationwide ban. This new security push now requires hosts to identify guests in person instead of remote verification as a result of the rampant tourism in the country. “At Airbnb we take security very … 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
Middle schoolers used to fight tooth and nail to remove their braces — metal fixtures synonymous with the gangly awkwardness of tweenage-hood. Now, despite the clunky metal inspiring Invisalign innovation, the once-dreaded dental work is a sought-after ornamentation. “I get around 15 to 20 direct messages from people a day, asking me where they can … Read more
Brace yourself. A new trend on TikTok is showing people ways to remove their braces at home with a spoon — and orthodontists are not happy about it. Minnesota-based doc Grant Collins, known as @thebracesguy on TikTok where he boasts a following of 4.7 million people, responded to the viral video of a young woman … Read more
She had a dental breakdown. Danielle Ashley, 30, was so tired of her braces that she claims she ripped them off of her pearly whites herself. The TikTok user shared a video on the platform — which has since scored over 7 million views since Nov. 19 — explaining that she reportedly removed her brackets … Read more
It’s more critical than ever to get a flu shot this year, say Bay Area infectious disease experts. Two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic have created conditions — including lower influenza vaccination rates and less natural immunity than in the pre-pandemic period — that could make the upcoming flu season one of the worst in … Read more