After a minor stroke, there are several risk factors that can predict another event, according to new research. A study published in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association investigated what happens after someone has a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “mini-stroke.” This was a follow-up to the previous PERSIST study, which … Read more
In a city obsessed with glitz, omakase tasting menus and $1,500 dinners, two of Los Angeles’ biggest culinary stars of the moment can be found slinging seafood and sweetcorn quesadillas — out of a humble food hall at one of the city’s grittier corners. Formerly more than a little off-the-grid, the humble Mercado La Paloma at … Read more
Maybe every summer is the summer of 69. New research reports that summer is the best season for swimming — and not just in the pool. Turns out that sperm motility may actually be higher at certain times of the year than others, a finding that could lead to changes in guidance for couples trying … Read more
If New Yorkers have learned anything these past few weeks, it’s that the Big Apple’s most fashionable will never let freezing temperatures and piles of dirty snow stop them from looking their best — especially during NYFW Fall/Winter 2026, which officially wraps up today. During one of NYC’s most fashionable (and frigid) times of the … Read more
A popular diet may be far less effective at helping people lose weight than fanfare suggests. Endorsed by stars like Jennifer Aniston, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth, it’s a go-to among many famous faces who are considered fit and healthy — but more and more research is casting doubt on how useful it actually is. … Read more
An Aussie woman has made a disgusting discovery in her almond milk, taking to social media to share the horrifying find. The woman named Lauren, who owns swimwear brand Lolé Swim, said she discovered what appeared to be a clump of mould in her Inner Goodness Barista Almond Milk, which she bought at Aldi. “I … Read more
A Texas woman spent over two decades looking for her missing father — only to learn he had been buried just miles from where she lived. Lovetta Little-Smith, 55, a certified nursing assistant from Houston, carried the weight of not knowing what happened to her father, Almond Gene Little, 49, since he disappeared in 1999. … Read more
Heavy-drinking students damage their pals’ physical and mental health as well as their own, according to new research. The harms of incessant boozing among college students — such as lower grades, mental distress, and even suicidal thoughts — are linked to being exposed to a drinker’s poor behavior, say scientists. One-in-three college-age students said they … Read more
Cases of gout are rising in younger individuals, according to a global study. The condition, which is a type of inflammatory arthritis, steadily increased in people aged 15 to 39 between 1990 and 2021, researchers in China announced. Although rates vary widely between countries, the total number of young people with the condition is expected to … Read more
The murder conviction of one of the men who killed Jam Master Jay was thrown out Friday by a federal judge who said prosecutors didn’t prove that the murder was drug-related. Brooklyn Federal Judge Lashawn DeArcy Hall said there wasn’t enough evidence to say Karl Jordan Jr., the godson of the beloved Run-DMC DJ Jason … Read more
Failure to get a proper night’s rest could send you to the big sleep faster. In a new study published this week, researchers from Oregon Health & Science University found that, far more than diet, exercise or loneliness, sleep quality stood out as a primary predictor of life expectancy, second only to smoking. “I didn’t … Read more
Having practiced medicine for four decades, Dr. Marc Siegel knows the healing power of faith. Indeed, the Fox News senior medical analyst has always had miracles on his mind. They’ve been everywhere — from his fateful on-the-job meeting of his neurologist wife, Luda Bronfin, to the birth of his miracle son, Samuel, who overcame health … Read more
Researchers monitoring the brain activity of a patient with a severe binge-eating problem reported that Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 weight-loss drug appeared to temporarily suppress food-craving signals in the “reward center” of the brain. These are the first direct measurements of brain activity in a person receiving tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for … Read more
An Australian cafe has responded after a customer found live maggots inside one of its ham and cheese croissants. In a TikTok clip uploaded on Monday, which now has three million views, a user named @lillylimeys filmed the bugs crawling inside the pastry. She said she was on a routine breakfast run before work when … Read more
Looks like Gen Z’s gone vanilla. Millennials and Gen X are almost seven times more likely to be interested in polyamory than Gen Z, according to new data from Sister Wives, a dating site for polyamorous and polygamous relationships. Despite their reputation for experimenting and pushing boundaries, Gen Z users made up just 5.5% of … Read more
What’s lurking at the bottom of your glass? According to a new study, it might be more than just melted ice or leftover pulp. Researchers from the University of Birmingham tested 155 samples of popular beverages sold in UK supermarkets and coffee shops and found microplastics in every single one. While the contamination was widespread, … Read more
Some dogs aren’t just good boys and girls — they’re geniuses. Certain pups can do more than recognize the names of their favorite chew toys — they can actually group their playthings by function, like fetching or tugging, regardless of whether or not they are similar in appearance, a study published this week in Current … Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis is sharing a piece of family history. The actress, 66, revealed that she found a connection between the movie “The Lost Bus,” which she recently produced, and her late mother, Janet Leigh, who died in 2004 at 77. The film is based on true events from the 2018 Camp Fire in the town of … Read more
Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants who consumed the highest amount of artificial sweeteners were found to have “significantly faster declines” in thinking and memory skills. Researchers determined that the highest-consuming group lost about 1.6 years in … Read more
Cupid just got a serious upgrade — and a paycheck. “I’ll pay you 100k to get me married, or 300k to arrange an impregnation deal. If you recommend me a guy and I end up marrying him, I’ll pay you $100k,” wrote OnlyFans star Aella on her Substack last month, sending the internet into a … Read more