It’s time to brush up on your oral hygiene. For decades, Americans have been scrubbing their smiles with the wrong tools and techniques thanks to a deeply ingrained myth. This rough-around-the-edges approach is doing more harm than good, according to Chicago-based dentist Dr. Joy Poskozim. Your rough-around-the-edges technique is doing more harm than good, according … Read more
Topics like “old people smell” and “Ozempic smell” have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people’s bodies react to and produce scents. Many foods (and not just garlic) can impact the way someone smells — but there are ways to mitigate the effects through dietary choices, according to experts. “Some foods impact … Read more
Lives are at steak. An autopsy technician is urging elderly people to avoid eating steak, saying she’s seen multiple patients who’ve died due to choking on the meat. Dolly, who works at a Colorado morgue, made the claim in an interview with Newsweek, saying it’s one of the frighteningly common ways people end up dead. … Read more
A trio of traveling Americans were just looking to tuck into dinner — but their entrees came with an supersized side portion of European enmity. The table trouble began when TikTokker @black_sherlock made the apparently egregious error of showing up at a restaurant in pretty Porto, Portugal for a 6 p.m. supper — earning the hungry … Read more
Talk about a pricey “POV.” Three Gen Z sisters got a not-so-tasty surprise when they ordered steak at a coastal North Carolina restaurant — only to realize too late what “MKT” on the menu actually meant. Spoiler: it doesn’t mean “Marked down” — it means “market price.” In a TikTok video that’s racked up more … Read more
Avoiding this common booking practice can make your air travel process less turbulent. It’s routine for airlines to overbook flights based on historical no-show data, which can ultimately result in some passengers being bumped from the flight. Bumping, or denied boarding, happens when there are more passengers than available seats on the plane. If no … Read more
Pack light or get dragged. When it comes to traveling abroad, nothing says “I don’t live here” louder than a tourist dragging a jumbo rolling suitcase across ancient cobblestones — like they’re wheeling it through JFK. While exploring a new country should be something to be proud of — culture! carbs! cappuccinos! — travel experts … Read more
Excuse me! Servers everywhere agree that this one common dining habit is more disruptive than diners realize. Calling your server over multiple times on separate occasions for things such as extra napkins, a lemon wedge, more dressing or another spoon seems innocent but in reality, it pisses off servers. Waving your server over to the … Read more
Don’t be a worrying helicopter parent. A new poll revealed that most U.S. parents are wary of letting their teenagers venture out on their own — despite it possibly being detrimental to their personal growth and development. The team at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor surveyed over 1,000 parents across the country with … Read more
Early-onset colorectal cancer — that is, colorectal cancer under the age of 50 — is on the rise, but the disease remains most common in adults over 50. Prostate cancer, too, tends to plague older adults, with men 65 and over most likely to get a diagnosis. But there is a cancer that’s more common … Read more
People are expressing “reservations” about this new policy. A French restaurateur has been ripped online after announcing a new fine on dining parties whose number of members didn’t match their original booking. Olivier Vincent, chef and manager at L’îlot in Amboise, had reportedly become fed up with parties that either exceeded or fell short of the … Read more
If you’ve been blaming your breakouts on dairy, sugar or hormones, it might be time to turn down the heat — in the kitchen, that is. Turns out, a greasy little habit could be wrecking your skin care routine, leaving your complexion looking extra crispy. And no, it’s not about what you’re eating — it’s … Read more
Two in five Americans are “bad” at mornings, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed 38% agreed with this sentiment — and respondents get out of bed later than planned an average of eight times per month. For one in 10 respondents, this happens more than 20 times per month. When … Read more
Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before bedtime. Scientists warn the disruption could interfere with the brain’s overnight recovery processes, potentially taking a toll on your cognitive health. … Read more
Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are on the rise. We’re not exactly sure why, but we’re seeing a particular uptick in breast cancer, lymphoma and colorectal cancer cases among younger adults. A few other cancers, such as testicular, kidney and pancreatic, have increased as well, though they remain pretty uncommon in patients younger than … Read more
Talk about a sore subject. New research suggests that a common viral infection lurking in as many as 8 out of 10 Americans could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s a glimmer of hope — scientists believe antiviral treatments may help protect infected individuals from developing the memory-robbing illness. The number of Americans … Read more
People suffering from sleep issues may soon be able to rest easier, thanks to a new wearable device that could revolutionize the way we get our shut-eye. Unveiled at the American Thoracic Society’s 2025 International Conference, the device is a ring-shaped pulse oximeter that appears to be effective at monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and … Read more
Dating coaches say men need to learn to navigate certain tricky questions from women — or risk turning a romantic evening into a relationship minefield. Professional dating coach Blaine Anderson, who runs her ‘Dating By Blaine’ service, recently shared her playbook for handling three of the most common ‘gotcha’ questions women ask. Her advice? Tread … Read more
They’ve got some nerve! Vagus nerve stimulators are making waves as a potential way to relax, sleep better and improve gut health. But an expert on the vagus nerve warns that noninvasive VNS devices may not deliver as promised. “There is no evidence that using these devices to deliver electricity into the ear or skin … Read more
If your mother-in-law is giving you Livia Soprano or Bunny MacDougal vibes, take a beat before you snap back with a zinger you can’t take back. Marriage and family therapist Sara M. Klein, LMFT, says the key to dealing with a meddling MIL is to bite your tongue — and when in doubt, play it … Read more