Forget snakes on a plane — this flight came with its own haunted-house fog machine. One traveler was left spooked recently when her plane cabin filled with fog so dense it looked like a scene ripped from a slasher flick. TikTokker Giselle (@giselleinmotion) was flying from Bali’s Denpasar Airport to Melbourne, Australia, when the Jetstar … Read more
Menopause is a major life change that all women go through — but they don’t need to sweat the small stuff. In fact, Megyn Kelly might hold the secret to combating some of the most subtle symptoms of cougar puberty: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT). “I’m doing HRT, and … Read more
Stressed to the nines? Chronic stress — which tends to last several weeks or more — takes a major toll on the body. Not only can it manifest as headaches, fatigue, digestive issues and sleep problems, it can accelerate the aging process. Like an internal smoke alarm that won’t stop blaring, persistent stress damages cells, … Read more
The FDA issued a public alert on Tuesday concerning generic versions of a widely-used hair loss drug that is frequently distributed by popular telehealth brands like Hims and Keeps. The agency cited 32 reports of adverse events that involved compounded topical finasteride products, which are “potentially putting consumers at risk.” These events include “erectile dysfunction, … Read more
What if, alongside a little Ultherapy for a saggy neck and a few zaps of Clear + Brilliant laser for loathsome sun spots, you could boost your mood and zap brain fog on the same office visit? Courtesy of a new magnetic-field treatment dubbed Exomind, patients of Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank can do … Read more
New year, new conspiracy theories. Parts of the US have been blanketed by a “mysterious” fog, sparking concern from locals who claim it has a “chemical” smell and exposure can result in flu-like symptoms. A Florida resident told the Daily Mail that they felt sick after being outside in the fog for just 10 minutes. … Read more
Hotbox? This is a hot square. An American tourist and cannabis entrepreneur gave bystanders a free whiff of his product at a popular tourist destination in Phuket, Thailand. The man — who has not been precisely identified but appears to be an associate of the Kush Life brand — filled a fog machine-like device with … Read more
WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions. Monday’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling … Read more
Ryan Siew, guitarist for the up-and-coming Australian metalcore band Polaris, has died. He was 26. The group, known for exploring depression and loss in their music, shared Tuesday on social media that Siew died last week. A cause of death was not given. “It is with shattered hearts & the deepest sorrow that we tell … Read more
Uber Technologies Inc has released the annual list of items left in vehicles by riders, which includes several odd things, such as an ankle monitor, people’s pets, dentures and teeth. The rideshare company released its annual list on April 27 to give people a snapshot of the most forgotten items, as well as some of which … Read more
Next time you find your car keys in the refrigerator, call your kid by your dog’s name, or — perhaps even more unforgivable — forget your wedding anniversary, don’t blame yourself, blame your brain. Dr Marc Milstein wants you to know these things — and the countless other memory slips that happen to us everyday … Read more