Coco Gauff had a good laugh when asked about influencers amid debates on their etiquette at the U.S. Open. During a press conference following her win against Paula Badosa in Round 2, Gauff explained that her problem isn’t with influencers and that it ultimately comes down to following tennis etiquette. “I think it’s great to … Read more
Forget cold and flu season. Experts are warning that a highly contagious virus many Americans still associate with the winter is now flourishing in the summer months. And the latest numbers suggest the bug is gaining ground: Infections are growing or likely growing in all 50 states, according to a data from the Centers for … Read more
Talk about a desert oasis. Developers are plotting a nearly 93,000-square-foot indoor rainforest with free-flying birds, sloths, snakes and exotic plants — smack in the middle of Arizona’s scorching Sonoran Desert. Dubbed Paradise Earth, the four-story attraction is planned for 10.5 acres of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land near Scottsdale and is being billed by … Read more
A friend of Matt Miller’s has opened up on the car crash that left the ESPN analyst with an amputated arm. Miller, an NFL draft analyst, was badly injured on June 17 when his Ford Bronco veered over the centerline and collided with a truck. Miller was ejected from the car and airlifted to the … Read more
Balding might make you blue — but this news won’t. A recent study suggests that a controversial liquid popular in biohacking and wellness circles could support scalp health and hair growth. Researchers say the substance may even hold promise for GLP-1 users with thinning crowns, a frustrating side effect that’s become increasingly common as the … Read more
BUNIA, Congo — People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain. The … Read more
Nowadays, with the exorbitantly high cost of living, more and more young adults are living at home. While some parents are letting their adult children off expense-free, others are writing up contracts, holding their offspring accountable as long as they’re living under their roof. One Redditor posted a lengthy agreement her 20-year-old niece was given … Read more
Women aren’t the only ones getting boob jobs. While gynecomastia, or enlarged male breast tissue, often resolves on its own, a growing number of men are turning to plastic surgery to achieve a flatter, more contoured chest. The condition most commonly appears during natural hormonal shifts like puberty, but other triggers can play a role … Read more
Breakup meets world. For Matthew Lawrence, after going through a highly publicized divorce from Cheryl Burke in 2022 after three years of marriage, he prefers not to speak about that chapter. “That’s one of the interesting things about when you choose to be in a career like this is that your private life is public, … Read more
Trying to fix a thinning mane? It’s a hairy situation. More than 80% of men and nearly half of women in the US will face some form of hair loss in their lifetime, and thousands of companies are hawking pricey products promising to restore those luscious locks. But whether they really work isn’t always cut … Read more
Got “golden” blood? Fewer than 50 people on Earth do. Their veins carry Rh-null, an ultra-rare blood type experts say could help save countless lives. Now scientists are racing to grow it in a lab — a breakthrough that could transform blood transfusions around the world. Researchers want to increase the supply of Rh-null blood … Read more
Go big or gourd home. Twin brothers grew the world’s heaviest pumpkin of all time weighing in at a staggering 2,819 pounds and 4 ounces. Ian and Stuart Paton, 64, of Hampshire, England, who have been growing pumpkins for over 50 years, have come close to achieving the fall feat, but have never accomplished the Guinness World … Read more
It’s not all fun and games. Experts have long warned that spending a lot of time playing video games can increase anxiety, depression, eye strain, the risk of developing obesity and other health woes. Research has also shown a link between excessive gaming and another serious issue you might not expect — with one expert … Read more
A woman who calls herself the “queen of Doomsday” has a year’s supply of food for her family of five in case of an emergency. Krystal Frugal, 37, has been canning and preserving food since she was just four years old. She grows 800lbs of fresh fruit and vegetables every year – including potatoes, tomatoes, … Read more
Prepare to fume. Leaded gasoline was widely used as car fuel in the US from the 1920s until the 1970s — it was phased out because it was found to be harmful to the environment and human health. It’s taken decades for the extent of lead’s toxicity to be fully understood. A new study adds … Read more
Talk about bathing in nutrients. If you’re looking to eat healthier — and save some money by growing your own food at home — Welsh chef and influencer Gaz Oakley says there’s just about no easier plant to pick than one that you can grow in your bathroom. They’re high in antioxidants and nutrients that … Read more
What does he mean? Justin Bieber sparked further health concerns by going on a bizarre rant in an Instagram post Tuesday that he’s since deleted. In the 13-video series, Bieber, 31, used a filter that altered his face and changed his voice to a higher pitch. Justin Bieber in his May 13 Instagram video. justinbieber/Instagram … Read more
Money may not grow on trees — but Ozempic soon might. A team of enterprising University of Ottawa undergraduate students have unveiled a project that could revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry. Dubbed Phytogene, the project employs the Nicotiana benthamiana plant to make GLP-1 receptor agonists — the class of drugs to which the popular diabetes-turned-weight loss … Read more
Since she’s been gone. Kelly Clarkson, 42, has been absent from “The Kelly Clarkson” show for almost a week with no explanation, sparking concern from her fans. The singer’s absence appears to be unplanned because when she first missed the taping of her show on March 3, “Barbie” actor Simu Liu stepped in. “Kelly isn’t … Read more
Leave your weak nails in 2024. Dr. Mary Stevenson, a dermatologic surgeon at NYU Langone, says a lot of factors can lead to brittle, easy-to-chip nails — but if yours are constantly breaking and refuse to grow, there’s hope. Despite what people believe, biting your nails won’t damage them in the long run. Rido – … Read more