Chewing this type of gum may decrease the risk of giving birth prematurely — doc admits: ‘It surprised us all’

Chewing this type of gum may decrease the risk of giving birth prematurely — doc admits: ‘It surprised us all’

Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a simple intervention could have such a dramatic effect,” said lead study author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at … Read more

What is the ‘morning shed’? Gen Z is giving up sex in order to wake up ‘hot’

What is the ‘morning shed’? Gen Z is giving up sex in order to wake up ‘hot’

Experts have weighed in on a new Gen Z beauty trend that is so extensive, it often sees those who participate in it skipping sex in order to look “hot.” The “morning shed” is a new social media phenomenon where Gen Z skincare enthusiasts indulge in elaborate bedtime routines to ensure they wake up looking … Read more

I got a ‘mommy makeover’ after giving birth — people are telling me it’s ‘selfish’

I got a ‘mommy makeover’ after giving birth — people are telling me it’s ‘selfish’

A mom has been trolled for admitting she made changes to her body after giving birth. Mom of two Nika Diwa chose to have some cosmetic surgery after her second daughter with her husband of eight years. She shared her choice with her 1.3 million Instagram followers, but not everyone was respectful of her “mommy makeover.” “Your abs look amazing” … Read more

I’m a doctor — beware these foods that may be giving you acid reflux

I’m a doctor — beware these foods that may be giving you acid reflux

’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees patients around the holidays suffering from heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Pochapin gets to the bottom of acid reflux, … Read more

TikTok could be giving you hemorrhoids — follow this doc’s ‘10-15’ rule to avoid them

TikTok could be giving you hemorrhoids — follow this doc’s ‘10-15’ rule to avoid them

Scrolling on TikTok could be a real pain in the tush for anyone who’s ever suffered from hemorrhoids. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you’ll need to give the clock app a rest when you’re going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his “10-15” rule may … Read more

How giving kids too much sugar raises their risk for 2 chronic diseases

How giving kids too much sugar raises their risk for 2 chronic diseases

Just in time for Halloween, a new study finds that giving children sugar when they are really young — even in the womb — raises their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life. The researchers determined that limiting sugar exposure in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life … Read more

Nikki DeLoach is really ‘trying’ for an ‘Awkward’ reboot with OG cast: ‘We are not giving up’

Nikki DeLoach is really ‘trying’ for an ‘Awkward’ reboot with OG cast: ‘We are not giving up’

Hold. The. Phone. Could “Awkward” really make a comeback? Well, according to Nikki DeLoach — who played Jenna Hamilton’s cool mom Lacey — there is a universe where another blown-way-out-of-proportion misunderstanding graces our screens. “Girl, I am trying!” she exclusively told The Post at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dance Party to End ALZ red carpet on Sunday. “We’ve tried. We’re … Read more

Gen Z is giving this Y2K accessory a surprising comeback, thanks to trendsetters like Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid

Gen Z is giving this Y2K accessory a surprising comeback, thanks to trendsetters like Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid

This cult classic cap from the ’90s is back. The Von Dutch trucker hat — most notably sported by multi-hyphenate style icon Paris Hilton, pop star Britney Spears and actress Lindsay Lohan — is decidedly revived as more celebrities adopt the Y2K accessory. Makeup mogul and reality TV star Kylie Jenner sports a bubblegum pink Von Dutch … Read more

Drake is giving away free Dave’s Hot Chicken for his birthday

Drake is giving away free Dave’s Hot Chicken for his birthday

It’s his birthday and he’ll give out free chicken if he wants to. Drake will be celebrating his birthday by gifting everyone free Dave’s Hot Chicken sliders. The giveaway is happening only on Thursday, his 38th birthday. On Oct. 24, fans can have their Dave’s Hot Chicken on the rapper at any of the company’s … Read more

Ghoulish sea monster with creepy teeth washes ashore on beach: ‘It’s giving me nightmares’

Ghoulish sea monster with creepy teeth washes ashore on beach: ‘It’s giving me nightmares’

That’s a moray? Online viewers were flabbergasted over a ghastly-looking sea creature washed up on a beach in California, as depicted in a Reddit post making waves online. “It’s giving me nightmares,” read the post describing the nautical night terror, which washed ashore near Laguna Niguel, SF Gate reported. The accompanying photo showed a slender, … Read more

Exclusive | I made a freaky 12-foot skeleton for Halloween — haters say it’s a fire hazard but it’s giving Beyoncé vibes

Exclusive | I made a freaky 12-foot skeleton for Halloween — haters say it’s a fire hazard but it’s giving Beyoncé vibes

Ali Spagnola spent an arm and a leg on Halloween décor. But the do-it-yourself diva makes no bones about dropping $800 to deck out her 12-foot-tall skeleton, Steve, in 500,0000 dazzling disco tiles — despite shade from digital trolls who’ve deemed the sparking structure a “hazard.” “Everyone online is worried about Steve causing fires,” Spagnola, 39, a … Read more

Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts right now — here’s how to get yours

Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts right now — here’s how to get yours

Free donuts! (With purchase.) Krispy Kreme lovers can stop by for a gratis glazed, any time between now and Oct. 14 — but there’s a slight catch. To snag the sweet treat, you’ll need to show a McDonald’s receipt dated between Oct. 10 and 14. All you need to get your gratis glazed is a McDonald’s … Read more

Gen Z employee roasted for pajama-like work clothes: ‘It’s giving bedtime’

Gen Z employee roasted for pajama-like work clothes: ‘It’s giving bedtime’

One young Aussie has gone viral after sharing her work outfit and people online are confused and unsupportive. Work attire has been a hot topic ever since Gen Zers started wearing cargo pants to the office, and matching sets are now causing confusion. Chloe, 29, works in Sydney’s CBD, and she’s taken to social media … Read more

Dear Abby: My fiance’s mother is a burden despite giving us an inherited home

Dear Abby: My fiance’s mother is a burden despite giving us an inherited home

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us she had inherited a home that had belonged to her parents, and she wanted to gift it to us. I was skeptical because any gift from her comes with tons of strings attached.  We were … Read more

These celebs are embracing celibacy — but why? Here’s the good and bad of giving up on sex

These celebs are embracing celibacy — but why? Here’s the good and bad of giving up on sex

Celibacy, a voluntary vow not to get it on, is gaining traction (if not friction) thanks to celebs like Julia Fox and Lenny Kravitz. What are the risks and rewards of abstaining? Source link #celebs #embracing #celibacy #Heres #good #bad #giving #sex

Mandy Moore slams paparazzo for following her ‘everywhere’ ahead of giving birth to her third child

Mandy Moore slams paparazzo for following her ‘everywhere’ ahead of giving birth to her third child

Mandy Moore feels like someone is always watching her. The “This is Us” star seemingly called out a member of the paparazzi who has been tracking her “everywhere” as she’s nine months pregnant with her third child. In a “mini-rant” posted on an Instagram story, the 40-year-old star wrote “I’m no one. There’s real stuff … Read more

Woman reaches 100th birthday with ‘clear lungs’ — after giving up smoking at age 95

Woman reaches 100th birthday with ‘clear lungs’ — after giving up smoking at age 95

A pensioner has reached her 100th birthday despite smoking 20 cigarettes a day for most of her life — as doctors hail her ”clear lungs and heart sound as a bell.”  Mary ‘Molly’ Repper, who only gave up the habit at the age of 95, was joined at Weston View Care Home in Moray in … Read more

Kelly Stafford ‘lost who I was’ when giving in to social media pressure

Kelly Stafford ‘lost who I was’ when giving in to social media pressure

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, revealed the one piece of advice she wished someone told her when she entered the NFL world. During a recent interview, the host of the “Morning After” podcast recalled losing herself after listening to others’ opinions about her looks and personality. “Something that I wish someone would … Read more

Wendy’s is giving out free kids’ meals for the back-to-school season

Wendy’s is giving out free kids’ meals for the back-to-school season

Back-to-school season is hectic enough — that’s why dinner is on Wendy’s. The fast-food company is honoring classes going back in session by offering a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any premium combo meal. Wendy’s is offering a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any premium combo meal. Bloomberg via Getty Images … Read more

Robert Griffin III’s shock ESPN firing giving him ‘Friday’ vibes

Robert Griffin III’s shock ESPN firing giving him ‘Friday’ vibes

Friday came on Thursday for Robert Griffin III. The quarterback-turned-football-analyst was fired as part of a shakeup at ESPN in which he and Sam Ponder were the biggest names let go by the network. Griffin, previously part of ESPN’s “Monday NFL Countdown” crew, as well as a college football commentator, seemed taken aback by the … Read more