A classic California diner could soon be reduced to rubble. The future of Mel’s Drive-In in Santa Monica is uncertain as the site’s owners have submitted plans to raze the iconic diner and replace it with a hulking mixed-use building. Plans for the new building call for an eight-story structure with 138 apartments. There will … Read more
Kurt Cobain’s widow Courtney Love once demanded that the entire police file on his death be handed over to her, with no copies left at the Seattle Police Department, according to a newly unearthed document. The Nirvana frontman’s widow made the stunning request Oct. 20, 1995 — about a year and a half after her … Read more
It may soon get easier for older men to get ahold of testosterone therapy. On Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is requesting updates to the prescribing information testosterone replacement therapy drugs, or TRT. The department is hoping to roll back restrictions on access for older men — but not … Read more
Do you feel a sense of impending doom when your nipple is touched? You’re not alone. And after conversation online drew attention to the phenomena, it now has a name: sad nipple syndrome. It’s when the nipple gets brushed, by someone or something, and a wave of intense negative emotion washes over. Descriptions range from … Read more
Gen Alpha boys might not feel so “alpha” when they hear the depressing claim about their sperm. “In 1970, men had twice the sperm count as our teenagers do today,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared on Monday while joining President Trump at a maternal healthcare event in the Oval Office. … Read more
Cauliflower ear was apparently too bland. After catching a cold from her 19-year-old son, Bravo personality Brandi Glanville decided to try a TikTok-approved congestion-clearing method recommended by her other son, 22. And the move is drumming up questions. The Bravo reality personality divulged that she didn’t do anything on Easter because she had a clove … Read more
It gives new meaning to the phrase “sweet cheeks.” It’s certainly no fun to have hemorrhoids, swollen veins that grow in or around the anus and cause pain, itching and bleeding — so it’s not terribly surprising that people might be desperate to find a quick way to banish the uncomfortable bulge. But is a … Read more
You might want to leaf this drug alone. A new study found that calls to the nation’s poison centers about a natural supplement marketed as an energy booster, mood lifter and pain reliever have soared more than 1,200% over the past decade. Hospitalizations, and even some deaths, have climbed in tandem, leaving health experts sounding … Read more
How sweet it is to beat the clock. Researchers at King’s College London report that theobromine, a naturally occurring chemical that gives dark chocolate its bitter flavor, may boast anti-aging properties. Anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, theobromine is an alkaloid, a plant-derived compound that interacts with gene regulation and can shape long-term health outcomes. Published … Read more
Your next trip to smooth out crow’s feet or fill in smile lines could look a little different. Experts are urging clinics to perform ultrasounds before injecting cosmetic fillers into patients’ faces — a step they say could make the popular procedure safer and more precise. The push follows new research raising concerns about a … Read more
Rebel Wilson claims she felt “uneasy” with an alleged power imbalance between a young actor and producer during the production of her troubled film The Deb, as she faces a defamation lawsuit. Actor Charlotte MacInnes — who starred in the film — is suing Wilson in the New South Wales (NSW) registry of the Federal … Read more
Hulk Hogan’s family is considering a medical malpractice lawsuit against doctors who treated the late WWE legend before his unexpected death, according to new court documents. Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, and son, Nick Bollea, filed a petition Tuesday in Pinellas County, Florida, to extend the statute of limitations by 90 days for an investigation into … Read more
For some GLP-1 users, the road from slim to grim is a quick turnaround. Surveys show that nearly 12% of Americans have turned to Ozempic, Wegovy or similar drugs to lose weight, with prescriptions more than tripling since 2020. But new research suggests many users are unknowingly sabotaging their progress with one simple mistake. Semaglutide … Read more
Don’t stall — your butt is on the line. Nearly 53,000 Americans are expected to die of colorectal cancer this year, making it one of the deadliest cancers in the US. Though the death rate has been declining in older adults, it has been steadily rising among people younger than 55 since the 1990s. Because of this … Read more
Good luck trying to wrap your head around this latest wellness craze. Kim Kardashian’s intimates brand Skims broke the internet this week with its newest launch: shapewear — but for your face. The $48 Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap is being billed as a “must-have addition to your nightly routine.” But does it live up to … Read more
The latest skincare trend sweeping social media is a bit … primitive. The “caveman method” has gone viral after TikTokker Tia Zakher revealed she’s spent more than six weeks not using any products — including water — on her face in a bid to let her skin barrier “rebuild” itself naturally. But so far, her … Read more
High school just got a whole new meaning. A shocking study out of Canada found that adolescent use of cannabis-laced edibles shot up 43% in the year after the country legalized dried weed. A similar trend is underway south of the border, with US doctors warning about a “quite scary” uptick in young people flooding … Read more
Russell Brand fears he will face criminal charges in the US as well as those recently filed in the UK, according to a court filing seeking to delay the lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting an extra on a film set The 49-year-old comedian-turned-wellness guru’s lawyers made the argument in New York Supreme Court last … Read more
Feeling nauseated, bloated or just plain off? It might be time for a gut check. When you’ve got tummy troubles, it’s totally natural to blame what you just ate. While cutting certain foods from your diet may be helpful, it won’t necessarily solve the problem — especially as you get older. “Eliminating highly acidic and … Read more
Instead of trying to juggle work-life balance, why not just split the two entirely? If Apple TV’s Severance taught us anything, it’s that it’s not that simple. While the surgical procedure that Lumon Industries employees undergo to sever their work and home memories is pure science fiction, experts in the field say it’s not entirely … Read more