Around the world, brightly-colored squishy toys marketed as harmless “sensory” gadgets designed to be squeezed, stretched and smushed have surged in popularity. But behind the viral appeal of NeeDoh toys, doctors say a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that is sending children and teens to the hospital with severe burns amid “blood-curdling screams” of … Read more
Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles your risk of developing melanoma, … Read more
A man was left fighting for his life in a coma after a gin distillery explosion saw him “engulfed in a fireball”. Leigh Taylor, 45, was distilling a new spirit in the brewery where he worked when the container overpressurised and exploded, blowing the roof off the building. The dad-of-two was engulfed in flames – … Read more
Higher temps, higher calorie burn? Think again. As the weather warms up — and temperatures climb into the high 80s in New York City this week — people are spending a lot more time outside. Getting more movement is certainly good for burning calories and keeping healthy, but our bodies may naturally burn fewer calories … Read more
A 10-year-old UK girl named Bella had to be hospitalized after a TikTok squishy toy stunt literally blew up in her face, leaving her with “traumatizing” burns. Iit looked like she’d been whacked in the face,” her mother Charlotte, 42, from Hartcliff, Bristol told the BBC. Her daughter had reportedly been at a friend’s house … Read more
Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large and extra large. The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during “high intensity activities” they pose a potential burn hazard. According to the CPSC, … Read more
A popular sauté pan brand recalled hundreds of thousands of frying pans for “burn hazards.” On April 2, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that about 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans imported by E Mishan & Sons, Inc., based in New York City. The sauté pans were sold in a two-piece set … Read more
A Pennsylvania teen had to be hospitalized after she sustained “life-altering injuries” while attempting the viral “fire-breathing” challenge circulating on social media. Wilmerding Fire Marshal Al Hussey told KDKA that the unnamed 14-year-old girl had tried to “breathe fire” by drinking isopropyl alcohol while in her apartment complex in Pitcairn, Pittsburgh, CBS News reported. The … Read more
An LA woman is suing celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar for fraud, alleging she was not authorized to perform the chemical peel that gave her “severe burns and permanent scarring.” Victoria Nelson claimed in her suit that she visited Dakar’s Beverly Hills clinic — which has welcomed the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore and Sofia … Read more
Scientists in Sweden have created a new pill designed to help the body burn fat and control blood sugar in a different way than popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic. While injectable GLP-1s work by suppressing appetite, this new treatment boosts metabolism in the muscles. A study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University included both … Read more
Ed Burns believes his “two-week rule” with Christy Turlington is the secret behind their lasting marriage. The actor and filmmaker has been busy bringing “The Family McMullen” — the sequel to his 1995 hit “The Brothers McMullen” — to life. Yet, the 57-year-old told Fox News Digital that no matter how hectic life gets, he … Read more
Documentary maker Ken Burns doesn’t think today’s polarized politics are anything new, especially for a country that, as he sees it, already had two civil wars — the American Revolution of 1776 and the 1861 war between the Union and Confederacy. “Every era thinks they’re Chicken Little, the sky is falling,” Burns said in an interview … Read more
Beware of fowl play. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of celebration — but it’s actually one of the most dangerous holidays on the calendar. It’s all too easy to go from breaking bread to breaking bones. No one knows this better than me. I’ve worked in the ER on Thanksgiving for the last … Read more
The latest in a long string of TikTok exercise variations has people swearing by the “6-6-6” routine. Walking trends have exploded across social media, from the 12-3-30 treadmill challenge to the rise of Zone 2 training. As Fox News Digital has previously reported, both emphasize sustainable, lower-intensity exercise that burns fat without punishing the body. The 6-6-6 … Read more
A sunburn might not be the only thing you need to worry about this summer. “There’s no such thing as a safe tan,” Krista Rubin, nurse practitioner at Mass General Brigham’s Center for Melanoma, told The Post. “It’s an injury to the skin.” But what about the popular belief that a “base tan” can protect … Read more
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Scott Russell had flown nearly 10,000 miles from New York to the remote Mentawai Islands in Indonesia, chasing perfect surf with a suitcase full of drugstore sunscreen in tow. “He burned to a crisp on day one,” his wife, Marisa Russell, told The Post. A … Read more
Hot dogs won’t be the only ones roasting this Fourth of July weekend. While you’re flipping franks and catching rays, your furry friend might be getting fried — and too much sun can bring some seriously ruff consequences. But don’t sweat it: The Post fetched expert advice from two veterinarians on how to keep your … Read more
It might be tough to face — but that blemish is probably worth getting checked out. A single mom recently posted a PSA on TikTok after a seemingly benign imperfection turned out to be cancer. Rachel, 33, had a pink spot on her forehead that started bleeding one day. A single mom posted a PSA … Read more
Here’s another reason to slather on some SPF this summer — especially if you’re planning to bare it all. Jenna Bush Hager revealed this week that a trip to a topless beach in Spain during high school left her so scorched, her chest turned green. “If you get burned, it’s not pretty,” the 43-year-old “Today … Read more
Chasing a summer glow? You might want to think twice. A woman was hospitalized with third-degree burns and left unable to walk for a week after a sunny day spiraled into a nightmare — all because of one disastrous mistake. “I most definitely will never forget this,” Taylor Faith (@.taylorfaith) said in a recent TikTok … Read more