Here’s another reason to suit up in the sack. Doctors are sounding the alarm about a little-known sexually transmitted infection taking hold in the US, warning that it can cause serious long-term damage if left untreated. The problem? Most people don’t know they’re infected because it often shows no symptoms. To make matters worse, it’s … Read more
Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings. The study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that taking a daily vitamin D pill prevented telomeres from shortening, a hallmark of aging. Telomeres, which are often compared … Read more
Welcome to Club Meds. More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications — a phenomenon known as polypharmacy, research shows. This practice increases the risk of addiction and medication errors, like taking the wrong dosage or skipping doses altogether. Potential consequences include hospitalization, mental impairment and painful falls. Many … Read more
Many parents would agree that getting kids into the shower is a fine art. But mom Maggie may have just cracked the code with a method every parent will want to rinse and repeat. “It’s been so fun connecting with other parents who are living the same tween-shower-struggle as I am,” Maggie admitted to Kidspot when asked about her viral post. “Sick of … Read more
Here’s something to chew over. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — a large waistline, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar and little “good” cholesterol — that significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. You need three out of five of those risk factors to be … Read more
Don’t be the drip of the trip. Party-fouling your vacation is an easy crime that’s frequently committed, according to a master of etiquette — who’s urging tourists to act with tact, rather than tackiness, while traveling. “Self-awareness, courtesy towards others and a decent level of humility, are three foundational pillars to living a life of substance … Read more
Living to see 100 is a major feat that has a common thread. Recent studies of centenarians – people who are in their 100s – have found that they suffer from fewer diseases overall, develop them more slowly, and are less likely to experience fatal conditions compared to people who live shorter lives. One 2024 study from … Read more
It’s the wurst-case scenario. People are prone to toe injuries big and small in the summer because they’re playing outside more, wearing less-protective footwear, such as sandals and flip-flops, and walking barefoot on hot surfaces like pavement and sand. A broken toe might seem like a minor inconvenience, but dismissing it means you’re left with … Read more
That’s apparently a big no-no. A disappointed content creator took to TikTok to share how her Apple laptop screen shattered after innocently placing a piece of paper between the screen and keyboard before closing it. “I just opened up my laptop to the biggest jumpscare of the century. I’m so confused,” a girl named Heidi … Read more
Lifestyle choices impact your weight, but your genes can tip the scales, too. New research suggests that people with a higher risk for obesity may be sabotaging their efforts to slim down by making a simple mealtime mistake. The good news? Scientists found an easy switch that can help fight back against what’s written in … Read more
A doctor has warned of a “shower mistake that could happen to anyone” after a young man hit the gym and “almost didn’t survive.” Dr Aditj Dhamija, a GP in India, shared a case involving a regular gymgoer who collapsed after a jumping into a hot shower immediately after an intensive workout. But the regular … Read more
A new study has found that the average woman tries to lose weight seven times over their lifespan — but fails six times. The recent double-blinded poll, of 2,000 U.S. women between the ages of 30 and 65, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Boston Scientific, found that 78% have tried to lose weight … Read more
A household sweetener could hold the potential to create an anti-cancer treatment. New research from Hiroshima University in Japan revealed that stevia leaf extract could help fight pancreatic cancer cells. The leaves of the stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana) are used to make stevia extract, a naturally sweet substance commonly used as a sugar substitute. The study, published … Read more
No need to crack under pressure. Each year, an estimated 250,000 Americans suffer a small tear or crack in the lining of their anal canal, which can lead to painful and bloody bowel movements. “Anal fissures are incredibly common, especially among people who engage in anal sex,” Dr. Evan Goldstein, founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical in Manhattan … Read more
Don’t name them that. Millennial parents are using the ’90s as inspiration for naming their newborns — which is fine, as long as they avoid three names in particular, according to a speech therapist. Chloe Conrad is a speech-language pathologist who often posts informative, helpful videos for parents on her Instagram page. In one of … Read more
Warning: This story might seriously tick you off. Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten every year by tiny, blood-sucking parasites — and 2025 is no different. Emergency room visits for tick bites are surging nationwide, with July numbers hitting their highest point since 2017, according to the CDC’s Tick Bite Data Tracker. Ticks are most active … Read more
Few rituals are as sacred to Aussies as the coffee run. Whether you’re ducking into your work’s cafe before tackling the 9-5 grind or taking a quick break with colleagues for a 3 p.m. pick-me-up. Yet, why, for something so central to our daily lives, do we never quite know how to handle that awkward … Read more
Urine for a rough ride with this infection. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, cigarette use, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity are among the risk factors for heart attack and stroke. A family history of these episodes, age and sex play a role, too. Several factors increase your risk of heart attack and stroke — a … Read more
Dating app algorithms haven’t cracked the code on heaven-made matches just yet. Collectively, dating apps like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble have amassed hundreds of millions of users, and increasingly, they’re becoming a more popular way for singles of all ages to date. For many online daters, long distance or excessive travel can result in lower … Read more
Reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s could be as simple as eating the right food. A new study by researchers in Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C., found that eating foods high in choline could lower the risk of developing the common dementia. Choline is an essential micronutrient found in various foods, including poultry, dairy products (such … Read more