Getting dirty between the sheets now has a whole new meaning. Researchers are urging people to stop wearing unclean socks to bed after discovering that they often contain the same bacteria found in cockroaches and their fecal droppings. Experts obtained by Mattress Next Day polled 1,017 Brits about their sleeping habits and discovered that 18% … Read more
She was reluctant to raise a stink. A woman has sparked a raging debate online after wondering about the ethics of complaining to human resources about her overweight colleague’s offensive odor. She aired her dilemma in a post in the popular parents’ forum MumsNet.com that’s currently blowing up online. “[Am I being unreasonable] for wanting … Read more
The end-of-summer heat wave is every New Yorker’s nightmare — and could be causing them, too. According to experts, extreme heat can disrupt sleep patterns and influence dreams, sometimes resulting in bizarre ones. While the cause of dreams remains largely a mystery, the general belief is that the shut-eye visions are meant to help the brain … Read more
Drop and give me 10 pounds, soldier. The so-called “Military Diet” promises just that, promoting itself as a “three-day weight loss diet that can help you lose 10 pounds in a week.” And the name conjures up images of boot camp-style chow that helps produce lean, mean, combat-ready bodies. The truth, however, may be camouflaged … Read more
Bird flu is back with a vengeance. Medical experts have discovered that one variant of the avian flu virus, dubbed H3N8, has undergone several mutations and can now cause more severe infections. Additionally, the H3N8 virus — which is endemic among poultry farms throughout China — is transmissible by airborne droplets between animals that have … Read more
This might be tough to swallow. Having trouble swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, could be a sign of cancer, reports The Mirror. The often-overlooked symptom could signal cancers of the head, jaw, neck or mouth, per Healthline, as tumor growth in these areas may lead to blockages. Dysphagia could even indicate skin cancer of … Read more
Want better sex? Let your lover play alongside you the next time you’re enjoying a solo session. Researchers have discovered that mutual masturbation helps boost sexual satisfaction — meaning it may be the surprisingly simple secret to a sizzling sex life. Forget adventurous new positions or racy role plays: self-pleasuring in the presence of a … Read more
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide, a new variant dubbed “Pirola” has experts worried. Also referred to as BA.2.86, Pirola is a highly mutated variant of the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, which emerged in 2021 and led to a frightful spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths. “When Omicron hit in the winter of … Read more
A subclass of synthetic opioids called nitazenes could be more powerful than fentanyl — and 1,000 times more potent than morphine — according to a new study. The small study, which was published in JAMA Network Open on Tuesday, found that those patients who overdosed on nitazenes had to receive two or more doses of … Read more
Gen Z’s next big food-related makeover — after tackling pickles, solo dinners, stew, restaurant menus and so much more? Their gut health. At least that ought to be the case, according to new research that shows the younger generation’s TikTok-fueled obsession with strange culinary mash-ups and trendy health foods is leaving their stomachs in worse … Read more
How did you sleep last night? Not too well, if you’re like many Americans: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 35% of US adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. This is more than just annoying, because sleeping less than seven hours a day is linked to a greater risk … Read more
Boobs around the world can finally keep up with the Kardashians. Owing to the haute ingenuity of SKIMS tycoon Kim K, who designed the $4 billion imprint’s new teardrop “Ultimate” push-up bra using 3-D scans of her own hooters, unsupported breasts that were left to sag, droop and drag during the pandemic and beyond are now getting … Read more
Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to keep your memory. People on the night shift may run a greater risk of memory loss compared to those takin’ care of business during the day, a new study has shown. Researchers at York University in Canada found that those working shifts outside the average 9 a.m. … Read more
Inquiring minds on social media want to know if homeowners and renters enforce a shoes-off policy for guests as people debate how hygienic the household rule really is, and whether it can create awkward social blunders. The question has been asked on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube, with photos and videos generating millions of views and thousands of … Read more
“Girl dinner” is the latest food trend, with the hashtag #girldinner gaining a whopping 1.3 billion views on TikTok. Girls everywhere are showing off what they pulled together from their fridges and pantries to have as a low-effort dinner. Maybe you put a plate together of some leftover slices of deli meat, fruits, cheese and … Read more
Height preferences in the dating world is a hot topic that’s been sparking debate on social media and relationship podcasts, and many seem to be focused on the women who claim they only date men who are 6 feet and above. Men have been speaking out, questioning why women want to be with men with … Read more
You may be counting your steps, but these scientists are counting your bacteria. Nearly all Apple Watches and Fitbits are covered in harmful bacteria, warned a study recently published in the science journal Advances in Infectious Diseases. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) tested plastic, rubber, cloth, leather and metal (gold and silver) wristbands in search … Read more
A Chinese zoo has been forced to “bear all” its secrets, following allegations its popular bear is actually a human in disguise. The Hangzhou Zoo in China gained international interest after a video of one of its bears standing on its hind legs went viral — forcing officials to deny it was a human in … Read more
If getting down has well and truly fallen to the bottom of your priorities list but your partner is still making a bid for connection, it might be time to meet them halfway. There are many factors that go into creating a strong and happy relationship: communication, trust, kindness and, yes, sex. But it’s not … Read more
A national state of emergency has been declared in Peru as doctors battle an outbreak of a rare disease that can cause lifelong paralysis or death. More than 230 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, or GBS, have been reported in the South American country, with more than half the cases occurring in a brief five-week period … Read more