A new study has found sobering effects of weed on teenage brains. While more teens are staying away from marijuana across the country, the drug is still used by one in five kids in New York, according to a New York Impact Report from November 2025. And though some purport the substance can improve mood … Read more
The way we lay down in bed could pose health risks beyond just a sore back, according to experts. Your go-to posture can cause pain, reflux, snoring and even nerve symptoms that show up the next morning. “What we care about is if someone is comfortable in their sleep position. Often times we sleep in … Read more
Researchers say they’ve identified 168 chemicals that may affect gut bacteria, substances that people can encounter in a range of everyday environments. Experts from the University of Cambridge published a study Tuesday in the journal Nature Microbiology that found many everyday substances can hinder the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and it goes beyond pesticides. The scientists … Read more
New York City filed a new lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media. Wednesday’s 327-page complaint in Manhattan federal court seeks damages from Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Google and YouTube owner Alphabet, Snapchat owner Snap and TikTok … Read more
I’ve seen a rash of social media posts recommending the application of sticky-tape bands around tree trunks to prevent spotted lantern flies and other garden pests from accessing tree canopies and munching on foliage. But those bands also catch caterpillars, butterflies, bees and birds, which would be difficult to free without ripping off their limbs or breaking their … Read more
The kids are not all right. While many things have changed over this years, one constant that has remained is parents needing to keep an eye on the friendship group of their impressionable teens. Of course, doing so is arguably more difficult than ever thanks to the rise of social media. New research out of … Read more
Gen Zzzzs want to put this precious parenting pastime to bed. Snuggling up under a kiddo’s comforter to read the little one a bedtime story is a total snooze-fest for moms and dads in their early 20s, according to a new study on the steep decline of children’s interest in books. Zoomers simply don’t consider reading fairy … Read more
Jelly Roll is being sued by a Philadelphia-based band with the same name that claims the country star has infringed on its trademark and caused its business “irreparable harm.” The lawsuit, filed last week, claims the wedding and charitable band Jellyroll owns the trademark Jellyroll and has been using the name since 1980, four years before … Read more
First, it was “quiet quitters” — then it was “loud laborers.” Now, American companies are dealing with another employee trend called “boreout.” The term describes a situation in which workers are bored, unengaged, and unfulfilled in their jobs. This trend is impacting workers, managers, and corporate America overall, according to job experts. Here’s how it’s doing … Read more
It’s tough out there for singles – but it seems those looking for love are finally taking steps to safeguard their hearts while navigating the difficult world of dating. After being endlessly “ghosted” and falling victim to “breadcrumbing”, a new dating trend has emerged which helps minimize the emotional impact of being strung along by … Read more