That’s gross. It’s hard to believe that there is something dirtier than a public toilet bowl — but there is, and it’s something that travelers use several times a year. The wheels of a suitcase are a breeding ground for bacteria, carrying nearly 58 times more than the place where people publicly relieve themselves, according … Read more
How nerve-racking! The anti-seizure drug gabapentin is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, headaches and nausea. Now, a new study out of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland warns that gabapentin can significantly increase … Read more
A woman caught her husband cheating in one of the most bizarre ways — and it involved an item everyone is guilty of using. There are some obvious signs that someone isn’t being faithful in a relationship — being sneaky with their phone, suddenly having to work late. But rarely do people think to pay … Read more
Take this in — a new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. “Despite this large potential for public health concern, very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons,” said lead study author Jenni A. Shearston, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to a commonly prescribed asthma medication in 2020 — but millions are still taking it. A black box warning, also called a boxed warning, was issued by the FDA in March 2020 about the mental health side effects of Singulair, also known by its generic name, … Read more
Little soaps and travel-sized lotions may be complimentary but not everything in a hotel room is there for the taking. Wellness Heaven, a German spa and luxury hotel guide, surveyed 1,376 hotel managers to determine what items are most commonly stolen by guests. It seems most hotel customers can’t get enough of the pampering they … Read more