Traveling between time zones can wreak havoc on your sleep and potentially throw a real wrench into your perfect vacation. Luckily, Wendy Kopp — the CEO and co-founder of nonprofit Teach for All — has a super-easy hack that she swears by. “I’ve figured out jet lag,” the former CEO of Teach for America, 58, … Read more
Seeing a bit more of your scalp these days? According to NYU Langone, more than 80% of men and nearly half of women experience hair loss at some point in their lives. But with so much info out there, figuring out which remedies are most effective — and navigating potential side effects — can be tough. … Read more
Women who drink coffee every day age better, according to a new study. Researchers found that women who enjoy three small daily cups of caffeinated coffee in middle age stay sharp, strong and mentally well as they get older. But tea and decaffeinated coffee didn’t show the same benefits while colas were “strongly associated” with … Read more
Americans are jumping for jabs. Surveys show at least one in eight US adults have given GLP-1s drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy a shot, with 6% currently taking them. The miracle meds have been linked to a host of health benefits beyond diabetes management and weight loss, from staving off Alzheimer’s and curbing addiction to … Read more
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), medications that help control type 2 diabetes and obesity, can have a profound impact on physical wellness – but what about mental health? Some examples of these medications include semaglutides, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and liraglutide, like Victoza and Saxenda. Various studies have pointed toward GLP-1 RAs causing mental … Read more
A new once-daily pill may raise the bar for weight loss meds. Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating can cause significant weight loss, but a potential side effect is loss of lean muscle mass. The makers of the experimental drug SYNT-101 claim it mimics the … Read more
Call it phoney parenting. Tots under the age of five suffer adverse effects if their moms and dads are distracted by the bings and dings of modern technology, according to a startling new study on the dangers of “technoference.” “Parental technology use in their child’s presence was significantly associated with poorer cognition and prosocial behavior, … Read more
Chapped lips aren’t just for your mouth. When menopause hits, hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings usually steal the spotlight, but the midlife shift can also dry you out down there — and significantly affect your pelvic floor, a key player in everything from bladder control to sexual function. “A lot of women I’ve … Read more
Michael Bolton is opening up about his cancer battle for the first time. The music icon, 72, explained in an interview with People published Wednesday how he’s continued to fight to survive after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in December 2023. “You’re reaching into your resources and your resolve in … Read more
Have you ever pushed your child to sign up for soccer because all the other parents did? Or gotten mad at them for a bad grade because you worry about what the teacher thinks? You might need to check your ego at the door if you answered yes to any of those questions. Ego parenting … Read more
Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay — but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have “detrimental effects” on the health of pregnant women and infants. Researchers analyzed various studies, concluding that exposure to fluoride “offers little benefit to the fetus and young infant.” … Read more
King Charles has returned to public duties after he was hospitalized for temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. On Tuesday, the monarch appeared in good spirits as he stepped out to attend an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle. At the event, the king chatted with several inductees before awarding them either a … Read more
King Charles was spotted for the first time following his hospitalization for cancer treatment side effects. On Friday, the monarch, 76, was photographed as he left Clarence Home in London. He smiled and waved to onlookers as he sat in the back of a black Audi. Charles experienced “temporary” side effects from his treatment just … Read more
Amy Schumer’s experience with Mounjaro has been vastly different from when she tried an alternative weight-loss medication years ago. Schumer, 43, praised the effects of Mounjaro (also known as tirzepatide) in a video clip shared on Instagram with her nearly 13 million followers. In a previous attempt to lose weight, the comedian experienced debilitating side effects … Read more
Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every morsel of food that went into his mouth. From big bowls of salad to platters of meatballs and spaghetti sauce, Srisatta noshed his way through a nutrition study … Read more
Are the benefits of lip flips all talk? Experts seem to think so. NYC dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss recently took to TikTok to warn users against the cosmetic procedure, which involves injecting Botox near the upper lip to relax the muscles for patients who don’t want a “gummy” smile. Idriss revealed that she wasn’t aware … Read more
Watch out, Ozempic. Stanford Medicine scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring molecule that rivals the weight-loss effects of semaglutide-based GLP-1s in animals — without the dreaded side effects. “Nothing we’ve tested before has compared to semaglutide’s ability to decrease appetite and body weight,” said Dr. Katrin Svensson, senior author of the research and an assistant professor of pathology … Read more
Get your kid the toy they want for the holidays this year — four in five parents confirmed that their child is happier, more social, and confident in themselves when they play with their favorite toy or doll. A poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged kids found that 63% believe if their kid plays … Read more
Doctors are dragging this anti-bagging beauty trend. Experts say a dangerous treatment against unsightly eye bags can cause complications ranging from necrosis to permanent sight damage. “The risks of under-eye mesotherapy [the therapy] go beyond minor side effects, especially when people go to inexperienced technicians or do this at home,” New York-based dermatologist Dr. Viktoryia … Read more
No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown — and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over the course of two decades — from 1999 to 2020 — the number of alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled, according to a study from Florida Atlantic … Read more