Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more likely to die young from cancer — and twice as likely to die young of heart disease or something else, a new study from Finland has found. However, the researchers say that using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than six months can cut … Read more
She may be the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, but Mary J. Blige knows how to rock too. So don’t tell her she doesn’t belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where she will be forever enshrined after being announced as one of the 2024 inductees last month. The nine-time Grammy winner has actually … Read more
Choosing what to eat is a grave decision. Eating ultra-processed foods can put you at risk for an earlier death, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in The BMJ journal, analyzed data from over 100,000 health professionals with no history of diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular issues over a period of … Read more
Some of the city’s buzziest gatherings are BYOB – as in bring your own binoculars. Gen Z and millennial New Yorkers are eschewing late nights and hungover mornings for 7 a.m. meetups to spot sparrows, swallows and finches. They’re forming birding clubs with unique identities — such as NYC Queer Birders and Feminist Bird Club … Read more
Giving love a bad name? Jon Bon Jovi admitted that he indulged in the rock star lifestyle a little too much during the iconic band’s early days in the 1980s. The rocker, who admits he’s no saint when it comes to his 35-year marriage, said life was “pretty good” for him when Bon Jovi skyrocketed … Read more
A British doctor shared a surprisingly warning sign of dementia — the mind-deteriorating condition that afflicts more than 55 million worldwide. The obvious symptoms of dementia include memory loss, but Dr. Ahmad Khundakar told Express in an interview published Saturday that difficulty swallowing could be an early indicator of the disorder. In fact, the unusual … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — People across the United States celebrated Irish heritage at several major St. Patrick’s Day parades Saturday, marking the holiday a day early at events that included a big anniversary in Savannah, Georgia, and honored a pioneering female business leader as grand marshal in New York. The holiday commemorates Ireland’s patron saint and was … Read more
The comeback of live event TV continues. ABC’s telecast of the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday drew 19.5 million viewers, hitting a four-year viewership high, according to Nielsen. The live TV audience was up from last year’s 18.8 million, the third consecutive year that Oscar viewership has grown. The ratings report will prompt cheers at … Read more
She was in and out! Jamie Lee Curtis left the 2024 Oscars very quickly after she walked the Dolby Theatre red carpet in LA on Sunday. Why? Unlike Paul Giamatti, who waited until after the Golden Globes in January, Curtis made a pitstop at In-N-Out within the first hour of the show. For the star-studded … Read more
Ticks are emerging earlier than usual this year, experts warn, and we could be in for a severe season. The parasites are typically most active from April to September, but New Hampshire health officials have already started fielding reports of ticks. And one Minnesota county reported its first deer tick of the year in early … Read more
Charissa Thompson’s jaw dropped when Erin Andrews recalled breaking down in tears after a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player was “so nasty” to her early on in her career. Andrews, a veteran sideline reporter for Fox, recalled the moment while taking fan questions during the latest installment of her and Thompson’s “Calm Down” podcast Friday. When … Read more
Multiple flights from the DC area got a roaring start to London over the weekend with help from near-record jet stream winds over the Mid-Atlantic. According to FlightAware, the flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow International Airport (IAD) arrived 45 minutes early, and the wind and flight speed data can help explain why. Travelers on Flight 22 can thank the … Read more
Don’t just wing it if you want low airfare. The prime booking window for cheap flights is approximately 2.5 months to 3 weeks in advance of your trip, a new study from CheapAir.com has found. Travelers who wait until less than a week out pay 59% more on average compared to their non-procrastinating friends. However, … Read more
It’s a lucky day for people who are already in the mood to shamrock and roll. Valentine’s Day hasn’t even happened yet, but McDonald’s is ready to get the paddy started. The fast-food chain is releasing its Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry early. Starting Monday, February 5, fans can get their first mint-flavored green-colored … Read more
DEAR ABBY: With no discussion, my husband decided to retire two years ago. He said he would just take Social Security and we’d be fine. He failed to take into account that he was underage for Medicare, and all of his dental and medical bills would become my responsibility since I’m still working. Luckily, I … Read more
As vasectomy interest piques, a new contraceptive for men is showing promising results in early trials. Billed as an “IUD for men,” ADAM, a first-of-its-kind water-soluble hydrogel, was found to significantly reduce sperm motility and concentration similar to that of a vasectomy — the difference being that the effects of the hydrogel are reversible. “We are … Read more
New research suggests that early birds face a greater risk of developing anorexia nervosa — and those who have the eating disorder may end up becoming early risers. Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, in collaboration with researchers from the University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay, studied the genes associated with … Read more
King Charles could be giving up the throne early in favor of Prince William just as Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is, according to royal experts. The 83-year-old sovereign — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan. 14. … Read more
For one grateful family, there’s no place like home for the holidays. A Missouri girl who was born the size of a “little baby bird” four months early and spent nearly 10 months in the hospital finally made it home — just in time to be her parents’ greatest Christmas “gift.” Evangeline “Evie” Statler will … Read more
When Jonathan Owen initially connected with now-wife Simone Biles on celebrity dating app Raya in 2020, the Packers safety wasn’t privy to her famed Olympic success. During a recent appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” Owens was asked about his relationship with Biles, whom he wed in the spring following their February 2022 engagement. “Literally had … Read more