Having children can feel like a massive gamble — there’s no guaranteed path to success. Much of conception is out of our control, and in many ways, it comes down to the numbers. The more high-quality eggs a woman produces, the better her chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy. Age is the most significant factor … Read more
A recruiter has called out a trend she has witnessed on the rise when it comes to young Aussies who are looking to get their first jobs — and she says it is killing their chances. Tammie Christofis Ballis, specialist recruiter and career coach at Realistic Careers, was recently at a McDonald’s in Sydney when … Read more
This news might break your heart — literally. A shocking new study found that the go-to treatment doctors have been using to manage heart attacks for the last 40 years may offer no real benefit for many patients. Even more alarming, the research suggests that women who receive the drug may face a higher risk … Read more
Winner, winner. A new study revealed the U.S. states that have the highest chances of winning the Powerball — and sadly, none of the tri-state area was included in the top five. The lottery game played in 45 U.S. states offers several different ways to win a prize, ranging from a player matching just the … Read more
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s … genetic optimization? Prospective parents using in vitro fertilization (IVF) will soon be able to select embryos based on their potential risk for diseases — including illnesses that develop later in life — thanks to a groundbreaking $5,999 service announced this week by a US biotech company. “Before … Read more
Charles Barkley had to rain all over Spike Lee’s dreams. The Academy Award-winning director, producer and screenwriter said he would give up one of his most prized possessions for his team to win an NBA Finals before the Knicks’ Game 5 win over the Pacers on Thursday. “I would give up an Academy Award, an … Read more
Hints as to why the Giants passed on Shedeur Sanders are starting to trickle out. In a podcast appearance Thursday night, The Ringer’s Todd McShay revealed that Giants brass didn’t get the best pre-draft impression from Sanders. “Shedeur didn’t have a great interview with Brian Daboll in a private visit,” McShay said. “An install package … Read more
Persistence is key on “Jeopardy!” — at least for one winner, who was finally able to fulfill his lifelong dream to participate on the show. Harvey Silikovitz, an attorney and “worldwide karaoke singer” who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, broke returning contestant Laura Faddah‘s eight-game winning streak when he appeared on the Monday, March … Read more
Pity Ridley. Famed director Ridley Scott got mauled Thursday — by an award show. His “Gladiator II” was snubbed from the American Film Institute’s top ten films of 2024 list, an important early arbiter of Best Picture Oscar fortunes. “Gladiator II,” starring Paul Mescal, did not make AFI’s 2024 year-end list. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection One … Read more
The nose knows, folks. While you can’t catch a cold from weather alone, temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. Cold, dry air increases our likelihood of catching something nasty — and our nasal passages are our first line of defense. Temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to sickness. cineberg – stock.adobe.com “The nasal … Read more
The double mastectomy, undertaken by some breast cancer patients as a precautionary measure, provides no advantage to sufferers when it comes to survival, a new study has revealed. The findings, published this week in JAMA Oncology, are based on analysis of more than 660,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer during the years 2000 and 2019. Those … Read more
David Beckham’s foul mouth red carded his chances of getting a knighthood. The soccer legend mounted a campaign to get an honor from the Queen which would give him the title ‘Sir’ and make his wife ‘Lady’ Victoria in the UK. However, his apparent tax avoidance and private emails – in which he branded the … Read more
Not everyone who is kidnapped or goes missing is found alive or recovered safely — but those who do sometimes have their own resourcefulness and quick thinking to thank for their survival. In the event that you are held against your will or suspect that you are in danger of abduction, whether for ransom or for a … Read more
Ever get cut off by a boisterously souped-up car and call the driver a psycho? You may have been right, new research claims. Miffed by a seemingly-growing number of modified mufflers and beefed-up engines wreaking aural havoc on the road, one put-upon psychology professor couldn’t help but wonder: “Who really wants to make this kind … Read more
So much for the fake industry outrage over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie being left off the director and actress Oscar nominations lists. A gigantic sector of that very same industry — actors — shut out the peppy, pink movie entirely during the 2024 SAG Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Saturday … Read more
It’s just not adding up, huh? You’re witty, charming and mom says you’re cute — but, alas, another dateless Valentine’s Day. Well, thanks to the smarts of several savvy scientists, ill-starred singletons can now successfully apply the secret special something that’s been missing in their listless love lives: math. “Are we truly alone in the universe? … Read more
It was an improvisation to begin with. In 1996, a recording session was scheduled in Havana combining Cuban and Malian musicians, but the Africans had visa trouble and didn’t arrive. So instead, an assemblage of veteran Cuban musicians, some coming out of long retirement, recorded a collection of classic Cuban songs. This was “Buena Vista … Read more