Beauty is pain — especially when it’s implanted. Playboy model Janaina Prazeres says she’s still suffering the side effects of a so-called “beauty chip” three years after having it removed, including a surprise she didn’t ask for. The Brazilian beauty, 35, said she spent $5,952 (£4,600) on an experimental device, touted in some countries for … Read more
In today’s fast-paced environment, many office workers are falling prey to an increasingly common phenomenon known as ‘voluntary withholding’ where the natural urge to go to the toilet is ignored. Sydney gastroenterologist Professor Peter Katelaris said it’s most common among office workers, especially young women, who may not want to use the office toilets. “People … Read more
Doctor doesn’t always know best. In his new book, “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health,” Dr. Marty Makary examines how some of the medical establishment’s biggest health recommendations in recent decades have been unfounded and even dangerous. “Much of what the public is told about health is … Read more
They’ve become iPad pros. Preschoolers who use a tablet to entertain themselves may not learn to manage their emotions, leading to angry outbursts, which prompt their parents to give them a tablet to quiet them down. Researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada detailed this “deleterious” cycle Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study authors … Read more
A steady diet of weight loss TikToks may be quite harmful to mental health, a new study finds. Spending a lot of time on the social media platform — especially watching pro-anorexia content — could damage a young woman’s self esteem and increase her risk of disordered eating, according to research out of Charles Sturt … Read more
Nothing is safe, folks, not even toothpaste. A recent study suggests that a low-calorie sweetener found in hundreds of popular snacks, toothpaste and gum may raise the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol was initially hailed as a healthy alternative because the sugar alcohol exists naturally, in small amounts, in … Read more
Take care of your bed or lose it forever. Believe it or not, your mattress is likely a cesspool of nitty gritty dirt and bacteria hiding in plain sight, experts warn. Up to a million dust mites, known for causing pesky respiratory issues and unsightly skin conditions, can move around a mattress at any given … Read more
Prince Harry is now facing the fallout from the bombshell revelations he made with the release of his tell-all memoir “Spare” and explosive interviews in the past year, according to a royal expert. The Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, have made countless revelations about the Firm with the release of several highly-publicized … Read more
Experts have issued an urgent warning after social media users began adopting a dangerous new tanning “hack.” A string of videos shows tanning’s trend involves pouring beer over your skin, with some claiming it offers “the best tan ever” while being affordable. But experts have described the dubious so-called “hack” as downright dangerous, The Sun reports. Not … Read more
It’s all fun and games until someone breaks a nail — or has an allergic reaction. A fresh mani could lead to a lifelong issue. Dermatologists say they’re seeing an increase in allergic reactions to acrylic and gel nails, with some doctors seeing the phenomenon “most weeks,” according to a BBC report. Methacrylate chemicals, key … Read more