Electric hair-styling products like curling irons caused nearly 31,000 burns in kids and young people over a 10-year period, sending about 1,000 of them to the emergency room, a new study shows. The abstract, due to be presented Sunday at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Washington, DC, features an analysis of ER visits … Read more
Never take “no” for an answer — or, in this case, don’t let it deter you. This is the biggest mistake people make when requesting a raise at work, according to LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies, who urges that if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Not that you want to go in … Read more
Country star Jason Aldean has doubled down on his defense of the controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” after it was branded pro-lynching and racist. Aldean, 46, claimed while appearing on the “Coop’s Rockin’ Country Saturday Night” podcast that he was “not sayin’ anything that’s not true. “If you’ve got common sense, you … Read more
Your body changes in myriad ways while you’re pregnant. The biggest issues are stretch marks, brown spots and varicose veins, which can be frustrating because there’s no way to fully prevent them, said Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, founder of Entière Dermatology. Here’s what two New York dermatologists advise. Stretch marks What these are: Also known … Read more
No more Mr. Mice Guy. Mice are some of the dirtiest pests that can infest your home — they carry a variety of disease and organisms, which they spread by leaving behind their feces and urine. As the months get colder, mice often try to seek shelter, warmth and food inside homes. They particularly love NYC. The … Read more
Not that kind of herb. Common herbicides used to grow crops could be hindering adolescent brain function, scientists warned in new research released by the University of California, San Diego. “Many chronic diseases and mental health disorders in adolescents and young adults have increased over the last two decades worldwide, and exposure to neurotoxic contaminants … Read more
Most cooks are aware of the importance of sanitation when handling raw meat — but failing to take similar precautions with produce can be just as dangerous. Public health data confirms that fruits and vegetables have been connected to more foodborne illnesses in the US than animal proteins in recent years, with produce often contaminated by … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans 65 and older admit they wish they’d taken their health more seriously when they were younger, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. seniors looked at how they meet their fitness and health goals and found that 46% admit they don’t have any in place. Even so, 86% of seniors … Read more
Don’t sleep on this warning. A sleep scientist has revealed the most commonly overlooked symptom of the dangerous sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans — urging them to pay closer attention to the quality of their nightly shuteye. “Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an extremely common condition, impacting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. … Read more
This is no sweeping generalization. In a viral TikTok clip from 2021 that has recently resurfaced, organizational expert and interior stylist Chantel Mila reveals that shaving cream can be used for much more than personal grooming. In a video shared widely on the popular social media channel, Mila shared three home cleaning hacks using only … Read more
Put down the carafe of coffee, extra large energy drink or sugary snack and consider these three natural energy boosters next time you’re struggling to keep your eyes open. In general, registered nurse Llinos Connolly from Benenden Health advises that everyone “try to eat three balanced meals a day, basing your meals on whole foods … Read more
Anything’s paw-sible. Nikki Jurcutz, co-creator of the children’s safety organization Tiny Hearts, is dishing about the common pet accessory that could kill a child in just 20 seconds. Nearly every pet owner has one of these in their home, but few probably understand the potential dangers of the seemingly harmless object. In a TikTok that … Read more
Paula Abdul was right. New research reveals that opposites really do attract, with 1 in 5 couples admitting to having nothing in common — and it’s honestly fine. A study of 2,000 adults in a relationship, commissioned by British cable channel Sky Atlantic, shows that 51% were attracted to their partner because of the physical and … Read more
Japan has become one of the world’s biggest “hot spots” to see a UFO, according to newly declassified Pentagon documents dating back to 1996. This new government information and simplified map — part of the Defense Department’s freshly unveiled, online “unidentified anomalous phenomena” reporting system — highlights southern Japan as one of Earth’s most popular regions … Read more
Ninety-two percent of pet parents still fall for myths about their furry friends, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners looked at some of the most common pet-related myths people still believe. Contrary to popular belief, 68% of dog parents didn’t know that a wagging tail doesn’t always signal happiness, it … Read more
A 7-year-old boy in Brazil died after playing in a mountain of limestone powder left by the side of the road, which apparently poisoned him after he inhaled it. The tragic final photo of little Arthur Emanuel Bitencourt shows him giving a double thumbs-up while sitting in a pile of the fateful substance, which is … Read more
What’s the first thing you think about when waking up in the morning? For a third of parents, it’s this: “I have so much to do today.” That’s according to a recent survey of 1,500 parents of school-aged kids and 500 teachers – 97% of whom are parents of school-aged children themselves, and more than … Read more
A commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, metformin, has a new side hustle. Besides helping to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, metformin can also fight off a type of cell that builds up in the body over time and plays a role in the aging process. Senescent cells are sometimes known as “zombie” cells because … Read more
The list of health problems linked to vaping just got a little longer. Dentists are noticing a disturbing uptick in patients who have “vaper’s tongue,” a loss of most or all of the taste in their mouth as a result of vaping flavored electronic cigarettes. “This is really on the rise because of the popularity … Read more
In the fight against “superbug” infections that resist modern antibiotics, doctors are turning to the ancient past. Researchers have discovered that a combination of honey and vinegar is a potent antibacterial agent that helps wounds heal quickly without infection. “In our survey of premodern recipes, we noticed a pattern of combining honey and vinegar … … Read more