Now, you may be shocked to hear this … but I have a surprisingly low body count. Yes, despite all my dating adventures, I’ve managed to keep the amount of men I’ve slept with quite low. I know. Wild. Now, I’m sure a lot of you are calling BS on this but I’ve had a … Read more
Menopause has long been accepted as a fact of life for women — but what if there was a way to prevent the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and other uncomfortable side effects? Researchers in New York are convinced they’ve found the answer. Scientists at the biotech company Oviva Therapeutics say they have developed … Read more
Wake up and smell the research. Sleep is important for health and scientists are shining a light on the ideal ways to get shuteye. But exactly how much do you need? The number of hours you sleep is more important than when you wake up, according to the experts. “The number one thing is getting … Read more
Amy Schumer has been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. The comedian, 42, shared the shock health news in Friday’s edition of Jessica Yellin’s “News Not Noise” newsletter, saying speculation about her “puffy face” led her to seek treatment. Cushing is caused by an excess amount of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Weight gain, a … Read more
Rise and grind — or not. A sleep expert is sharing the best times to drink coffee so you can be livin’ la vida mocha — and it’s not as early in the day as you might think. Dr. Deborah Lee, who is working with the UK furniture maker Get Laid Beds, recommends preparing your first … Read more
Lost control of your sex drive? Here’s how to get it back. Sexual function — defined by factors like desire, arousal and pleasure — in men and especially women decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, research and experts say. “I’ve been hearing about this since the first couple of months of the pandemic and it’s definitely … Read more
That’s bananas! Americans each consume about 26.6 pounds of bananas a year on average — and collectively discard 5 billion past-their-prime bananas during the same period, statistics show. Now, experts are sharing how to keep the popular yellow fruit fresher for longer. “I’ve got four bananas here and I’m trying out four different storage methods,” … Read more
He’s got your back. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist who practices in NYC, is sharing three ways to get rid of dreaded back acne, also known as “bacne.” Around 50 million Americans suffer from acne, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Athletes who wear sweaty gym clothes are especially susceptible to unsightly back blemishes, experts … Read more
It’s not just women and it’s not just that time of the month. Andropause — commonly called “male menopause” — is described as “aging-related hormone changes in men,” according to the Mayo Clinic. The healthcare organization claims that “testosterone levels decline on average about 1% a year after age 40.” As they continue to age, those … Read more
Read it and weep. Men are less aggressive after smelling women’s tears, according to study findings published Thursday in PLOS Biology. The research, carried out by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, found that human tears contain a chemical signal that reduces activity in two aggression-related brain regions. When researchers sought volunteers for the … Read more
You snooze, you lose — but don’t blame it on the turkey. Post-meal naps on Thanksgiving have become as ritualistic as the holiday itself. Oftentimes the November meal’s main course is scapegoated as the sole perpetrator for the late afternoon daze. The uninformed turkey-and-snooze consumer might tell you that the bird contains exorbitant amounts of … Read more
Forget alcohol — birth control pills could lower your inhibitions. New research out of Canada suggests daily contraceptives could thin regions of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control. The study, published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, analyzes the effects of oral contraceptives — which are taken by nearly two-thirds of American women 15 … Read more
HBO host and comedian Bill Maher clashed with popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast on Sunday over how to address “woke” college campuses and transgender athletes. Tyson brought up how Maher no longer performs stand-up on college campuses, and asked if the comedian was writing off “an entire generation” by refusing to … Read more
Getting ice cold could help get you super hot. A Brazilian doctor says taking regular ice baths has helped boost her libido and supercharge her sex life. Dr. Camilla Lewin, who also competed in Miss World Fitness 2022, made the unusual claim in an interview on Wednesday, saying she now frequently feels frisky after freezing … Read more
A young male, who formerly identified as a transwoman, who was castrated and became a “patient for life” as part of “gender-affirming care,” wants to warn others not to follow in his footsteps. He discussed his story of resilience and learning to accept himself for who he is for the first time with Fox News … Read more
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There may be relief for women who suffer through hot flashes, night sweats, chills and other symptoms of menopause. The Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug called Veozah (generic name: fezolinetant), which is a one-of-a-kind treatment for menopause symptoms. As a non-hormonal drug, it’s a boon for women who cannot use hormone-replacement therapy … Read more
She’s got a nose for business. Wanessa Moura, 29, wanted to concoct a unique scent to attract men. After her ex and her current beau praised her natural aroma as “sexy and exciting,” she was inspired to bottle and sell it. “In addition to the fruity notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, my … Read more
A new hormone shot could be your solution to getting sober faster. In a study published Tuesday in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers at The University of Texas Southwestern suggested that the hormone FGF21 might be able to reverse the effects of alcohol in half the time. The hormone — fibroblast growth factor 21, known … Read more
Smell ya later! If you’ve had trouble dating, it might be because single men stink — literally — and women have the ability to sniff out married men among the bachelors, according to a study published in the Frontiers in Psychology medical journal. Researchers at Australia’s Macquarie University proved that single men smell more strongly … Read more