Kathy Bates’ mother wasn’t as excited about her daughter’s Oscar win as might be expected. In an interview with Ben Mankiewicz on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Bates recalled her mother’s response to her best actress win for the 1990 film “Misery.” “When I won the Oscar for ‘Misery,’ she said, ‘I don’t know what all the excitement [is] about, … Read more
The Cure has been found again. Robert Smith and his band of not-so-merry men are back in their inimitable mope mode with “Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, which was released on Thursday. And even after such a long wait, the single takes its sweet — or make that, sullen — time to … Read more
There’s a persistent belief that chugging water after a night of drinking can counteract the effects of too much booze, but experts say it does little to prevent the fresh hell of a hangover. Using data from three studies, researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands concluded that dehydration is not the sole cause of … Read more
Reach out and touch someone — literally. A breakthrough medical device able to simulate the “natural,” “real-life” sensation of human touch is being offered up as a cure for isolation — and could allow loved ones to enjoy the sensation of physical contact, even if they’re continents apart. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have created the … Read more
Had a few too many last night? There’s no fresher hell than a hangover: nausea, dry mouth, hot shame and hangxiety. No soul who has suffered has not sought a cure in the form of a diner breakfast or hair of the dog. “A hangover is a clinical condition that is characterized by a combination … Read more
A rare, fatal disease called SPG50 affects fewer than 100 people in the world — and one of them is Naomi Lockard, a 3-year-old in Colorado. An experimental genetic therapy has shown promise in stopping the disease’s progression — but it is far too expensive for most families to afford. Rebekah Lockard, the girl’s mother, is on … Read more
Does zit really do the trick? It’s simple — no one wants a pimple. But rather than burning through the typical anti-blemish treatments, such as applying skincare creams or taking meds, smooth-to-the-touch wannabes are letting UV rays singe away their blistering lumps and bumps. Wenthold and others online have popularized the sunburning movement and its alleged skin … Read more
Amber Dangerfield was over the moon about her mid-July wedding. However, the chaos of orchestrating the $100,000 fête — overseeing vendors, deciding on décor and gently reminding invitees to RSVP — quickly brought the blushing bride and her hubby-to-be, Christopher, back down to earth. But rather than letting stress get the best of them, the … Read more
When Isabella Epstein moved to the West Village in 2021, no “Sex and the City”-style gaggle of gal pals awaited her arrival. At 23, the Connecticut girl — new to NYC after snagging a prime investment banker gig — found herself unhappily alone, even approaching random folks on the street in search of companionship. This past winter, … Read more
Can Ozempic help cure arthritis? Some doctors say so. Many overweight patients struggle with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, fatty liver, rheumatoid arthritis, and sleep apnea. Now, some doctors are suggesting an “obesity first” approach to treating these issues. The idea is to treat obesity with medications approved for that use and, as weight … Read more
Every second counts. Mel Robbins, a best-selling author, personal development coach and motivational speaker, is revealing a simple move that she says will transform you from a chronic procrastinator to a model of productivity. Robbins recommends you invoke “The 5 Second Rule” whenever a task looms and you feel anxious, loafish, or distracted. Start counting … Read more
Scientists have successfully zapped HIV out of infected cells — raising hopes of a cure for the chronic disease. The team from Amsterdam UMC used gene-editing technology to eliminate all traces of the virus from cells in the laboratory, the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases announced Tuesday. “These findings represent a pivotal … Read more
It’s a dilemma women have faced for ages: A wardrobe brimming with fabulous garments, yet nothing to wear. It was all too familiar to Bianca Rangecroft whose daily closet conundrum inspired her to create Whering, a wardrobe indexing app that tracks the number of wears and cost per wear while allowing users to mix and … Read more
Having trouble catching Zzz’s? Eat more Zzzucchini, experts suggest. An eye-opening new study found that going vegan can help prevent sleep apnea. That’s potentially good news for the three in four American adults affected by sleep disorder symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Roughly 39 million people in the United … Read more
Don’t sleep on this TikTok hack. Social media users are slurping down the “sleepy girl mocktail” — a concoction they claim has cured agonizing nights of restlessness, sending even the worst insomniac into a serious slumber. Videos of TikTok stars mixing the drowsy drink — which consists of just half a cup of seltzer water, … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure constipation in just minutes. The video, originally posted in Dec. 2022, has just recently gone viral … Read more
Score one for the good guys in the battle against cancer. Researchers from Ewha Womens University in Seoul, South Korea have managed to create a powerful chemical composition that can eradicate tumor cells, findings in the journal Angewandte Chemie reveal. The scientists created the promising new cancer-fighting drug by manipulating calcium levels in the cells … Read more
Magnesium is having a moment. Found in everyday foods like spinach, almonds and soy milk, the necessary mineral — our bodies need it for energy production, as well as all sorts of other complicated reasons — has recently gained widespread popularity as a holistic treatment for anxiety. The craze began picking up steam not long ago, with … Read more
Scientists say they have discovered a key brain pathway that could pave the way for new treatments for panic attacks. Researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California found a brain circuit consisting of neurons that regulate panic-like symptoms in mice. Their findings were published Thursday in the journal Nature Neuroscience. The scientists set … Read more
This so-called hangover cure breakfast was an ome-letdown. When a nutritionist promised an easy morning-after miracle cure for over-imbibers — I knew it was wishful drinking. Ahead of the New Year — and in the journalistic pursuit of truth — I got blind drunk and hit the kitchen to test Cara Shaw’s claim that alcohol-induced … Read more