Virtual reality porn is ‘highly addictive’ and ‘ruining relationships’ as lines blur, experts say

Virtual reality porn is ‘highly addictive’ and ‘ruining relationships’ as lines blur, experts say

A new breed of interactive porn has emerged that is “ruining relationships everywhere”, experts are warning. Virtual reality porn, a realistic alternative to sex created using advancements in AI, is booming in popularity. According to IPSOS, around half of Aussie adults have used VR technology in some form with the industry expecting the number of … Read more

Highly pathogenic avian flu found in NYC birds: study

Highly pathogenic avian flu found in NYC birds: study

Bird flu has come to roost in the concrete jungle.  A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu has been circulating among New York City’s feathered friends for years, a group of scientists say. And it means that pet owners should be on alert.  The New York City Virus Hunters have found the avian flu in … Read more

Cancer rates rising in young people due to ‘accelerated aging,’ according to ‘highly troubling’ new study

Cancer rates rising in young people due to ‘accelerated aging,’ according to ‘highly troubling’ new study

Accelerated aging — when someone’s biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase the risk of cancer tumors. That’s according to new research presented this week at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. “Historically, both cancer and aging have been viewed primarily as concerns for older … Read more

King Charles is keeping succession plans ‘highly secret’ from Prince Harry: expert

King Charles is keeping succession plans ‘highly secret’ from Prince Harry: expert

King Charles has reportedly kickstarted his succession planning but is keeping details “highly secret” from his estranged son, Prince Harry, according to a royal expert. The monarch, 75, reportedly began putting plans in place for the future of the monarchy soon after his cancer diagnosis. And according to royal expert and author Tom Quinn, Charles’s … Read more

HGTV’s Christina Hall claps back at ‘highly offensive’ rumors she won’t work with women

HGTV’s Christina Hall claps back at ‘highly offensive’ rumors she won’t work with women

“Christina on the Coast” star Christina Hall is clapping back at reports that she refuses to work with women. “Recently a coworker of mine told me that a former employer told him I refused to work with women because was some sort of ?? not sure what the word is because I don’t identify with … Read more

‘100-day cough’: Highly contagious infection that could fracture ribs soars 250% in UK

‘100-day cough’: Highly contagious infection that could fracture ribs soars 250% in UK

Health officials in the UK are warning the public about a concerning rise in whooping cough after cases soared 250% this year.  Between July and November, there were 716 reported cases of pertussis, a bacterial infection of the lungs, which is three times higher than the same period in 2022, the UK’s Independent reported, citing the UK Health Security … Read more

‘$1 Burrito event’ for Northwestern University students linked to highly contagious norovirus outbreak

‘ Burrito event’ for Northwestern University students linked to highly contagious norovirus outbreak

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students.  The “$1 Burrito event” for Northwestern University students took place last Saturday between 1 and 8 p.m. with Big Wig Tacos.  The city’s health department began receiving complaints on Monday from students who reported experiencing stomach cramps, vomiting, and … Read more

I’m a wealth expert — here’s the one thing highly successful people do on a plane that you don’t

I’m a wealth expert — here’s the one thing highly successful people do on a plane that you don’t

Well, that’s rich. A self-styled wealth expert has sparked a vigorous debate by claiming that people who fly first-class act differently — and somehow, better — than the commoners crammed into coach. Shari Levitin, a “world-renowned sales trainer” who shares insights on the habits of successful CEOs, raised a ruckus with her now-viral video, which … Read more

Enormous, ‘highly venomous’ sea snake washes up on beach, terrifying locals

Enormous, ‘highly venomous’ sea snake washes up on beach, terrifying locals

Beach walkers were greeted with a grisly scene on Tuesday, with an enormous snake stopping them in their tracks during their early-morning stroll. They encountered a highly venomous stokes sea snake with a sizable gouge out of its side on Sunshine Beach, near Noosa on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. The walkers reported the startling find … Read more

Lily-Rose Depp defends raunchy sex scenes in ‘The Idol’: ‘We live in a highly sexualized world’

Lily-Rose Depp defends raunchy sex scenes in ‘The Idol’: ‘We live in a highly sexualized world’

“The Idol” has become infamous for its controversial sex scenes and nudity — and Lily-Rose Depp is defending the “nasty” scenes after viewers branded it as “torture porn.” The HBO series — created by Sam Levinson (“Euphoria”), Reza Fahim and Abel Tesfaye (a k a The Weeknd) — follows pop star Jocelyn (Depp, 24, daughter of Johnny … Read more

A 24-eyed jellyfish was just discovered — its sting is highly dangerous

A 24-eyed jellyfish was just discovered — its sting is highly dangerous

It’s out-of-the-box scary. The Tripedaliidae jellyfish species has welcomed its fourth family member — a new 24-eyed creature that measures just over a half-inch long and carries a remarkably dangerous sting. Discovered in Hong Kong’s Mai Po Nature Reserve, it is officially named Tripedalia maipoensis and is in the same family as the Australian box … Read more

Professor fired for shocking quiz question about incest: ‘Highly objectionable’

Professor fired for shocking quiz question about incest: ‘Highly objectionable’

This teacher really put them to the test. Professor Khair ul Bashar of Comsats University in Islamabad, Pakistan, was fired and blacklisted after posing a question about incest to his electrical engineering students in an exam. “The content of the quiz is highly objectionable and totally against the curriculum laws of the Islamic Republic of … Read more

Popular YouTuber Patrick Shyu mocked for saying ‘Merry Christmas!’ ‘highly offensive’ to ‘depressed’ people

Popular YouTuber Patrick Shyu mocked for saying ‘Merry Christmas!’ ‘highly offensive’ to ‘depressed’ people

Twitter users slammed a popular tech YouTuber and former Google and Meta employee for his viral tweet claiming that saying, “Merry Christmas!” is “highly offensive” to depressed and stressed-out people during the Christmas season. On Christmas day, Patrick Shyu, a YouTuber with nearly 1.5 million subscribers and former tech lead for Google and Meta, provided … Read more

Dog flu is highly contagious and can spread during the holidays. Here’s what it looks like

Dog flu is highly contagious and can spread during the holidays. Here’s what it looks like

Your neighbor might not be the only individual catching the flu this season in D-FW — veterinarians say it’s possible your dog could catch canine influenza, especially after boarding them during the holidays. Across North Texas, many pet shelters and clinics have reported outbreaks of dog flu in their facilities last month, including Operation Kindness … Read more

Highly contagious stomach bug spreading throughout western Massachusetts

Highly contagious stomach bug spreading throughout western Massachusetts

(WWLP) – There’s another virus that’s spreading this fall. Norovirus is a stomach bug that is highly contagious and painful. The virus can be serious and anyone can get it. Local residents taking extra precautions as flu season nears Norovirus is the most common cause of intestinal issues in the U.S. The CDC recommends washing … Read more

Highly debated Amylyx Pharmaceuticals ALS drug wins FDA approval

Highly debated Amylyx Pharmaceuticals ALS drug wins FDA approval

A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won US approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration. The nod represents a long-desired victory for patients, though it is likely to renew questions about the scientific rigor behind government reviews of experimental medicines, as the Associated Press has reported.  The FDA approved the drug from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals based … Read more

What to know about the highly contagious COVID variant, BA.5

What to know about the highly contagious COVID variant, BA.5

What to know about the highly contagious COVID variant, BA.5 | PEOPLE.com Skip to content top navigation close this dialog window Explore PEOPLE.com close this dialog window share and more close this dialog window view image What to know about the highly contagious COVID variant, BA.5 This link is to an external site that may … Read more

Concerns about new, highly transmissible COVID forms as public events

Concerns about new, highly transmissible COVID forms as public events

From the White House to local hospital systems, the word is about the latest mutation of the coronavirus. “There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a boom,” said Dr. William Tseng, assistant field medical director at Kaiser Permanente. Tseng said everyone should step up their efforts to stay safe from the … Read more