A leaf of faith? If you’re looking to boost brain health, a common supplement that’s sold on Amazon and at stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC could help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ginkgo biloba extract — known as the “brain herb” — stems from dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is … Read more
John Amos wanted the announcement of his death delayed because he believed his daughter would turn his passing into a “circus,” according to the late actor’s longtime publicist. Amos’ death was revealed by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, aka K.C., in an Instagram post on Tuesday, more than 40 days after the “Roots” star passed … Read more
If you saw someone having a stroke, would you be able to recognize it? What if you were having one yourself? If you can’t name any of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, you’re not alone. In fact, raising stroke awareness is one of Dr. Brandon Giglio’s top priorities. We spoke with Giglio, a … Read more
Four more years! Prediabetes patients should try to delay the onset of diabetes by at least four years to significantly lower their risk of early death and complications such as heart attack or stroke, a new study finds. With prediabetes, a person’s blood sugar is above average — but not high enough for a Type … Read more
Manhattan prosecutors are delaying bringing new charges against Harvey Weinstein while his health withers away in jail, his lawyer groused Tuesday, after the gaunt fallen movie mogul was wheeled into a courtroom. Weinstein lawyer Arthur Aidala complained to Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber that his client has been behind bars for nearly five years as he accused … Read more
Cool your jets. As several states, including New York, gird to manage a simmering heat wave this week, experts are expressing concerns regarding the impact high temperatures can have on flights. Last summer, a plane out of Newark Liberty International Airport was left stuck on a steamy tarmac as passengers suffered on board for seven … Read more
SYDNEY — A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport. The incident, after a 3-hour Air New Zealand flight from Auckland, occurred last December and a Sydney court fined the 53-year-old man $395 for offensive behavior in February, officials said Friday. The incident … Read more
Gary Cohen did not want to be at Citi Field on Tuesday. The legendary Mets announcer rolled his eyes and expressed disgust after filming an SNY hit during a rain delay before the eventual postponement of the Mets-Tigers contest. It’s fair to assume Cohen believed the cameras were off at the time. “We’ll be here … Read more
Menopause has long been accepted as a fact of life for women — but what if there was a way to prevent the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and other uncomfortable side effects? Researchers in New York are convinced they’ve found the answer. Scientists at the biotech company Oviva Therapeutics say they have developed … Read more
Madonna isn’t hung up on a recent lawsuit filed by two fans after she took to the stage at her Dec. 13 “Celebration Tour” concert not 4 minutes but closer to two hours after the promised start time printed on their tickets. The “Material Girl” and tour company Live Nation issued a statement following the complaint from Michael … Read more
He swatted a fly-boy. Footage captured the wild moment when a passenger smacked a pilot after learning that the plane was delayed for 13 hours. A clip of the wild incident has amassed over 3.1 million views on X as commenters shamed the man for his behavior. The smackdown occurred on Sunday after an IndiGo … Read more
She wasn’t going to let her period cramp her style. Cardi B let it drop in an interview that — before going on a date with Offset, her now-estranged husband — she sipped on a special cocktail. “I drank two ibuprofens and I drank gelatin … and that stopped my period,” bragged Cardi B, 31, … Read more
Kristen Bell, her husband Dax Sheppard and their two kids were tossed out of Boston’s Logan International Airport despite having nowhere to go when their flight was significantly delayed Wednesday. The famous family had bought $600 worth of pillows and sheets to create makeshift beds on the floor of the airport after their flight was … Read more
Forget first class. A North Carolina man received the flight upgrade of a lifetime when he got an entire plane to himself after his original flight was delayed 18 hours on Sunday. Phil Stringer was the only passenger to show up at the gate when his long-delayed 6:20 a.m. flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, … Read more
Side effects may include living longer. Rilmenidine — a drug commonly used to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure — has been found to slow the aging process and boost longevity, according to collaborative research from Harvard Medicine, the University of Liverpool and ETH Zürich. “With a global aging population, the benefits of delaying aging, … Read more