Navigating the security line at Los Angeles International Airport is notoriously unpleasant, but a massive federal tech upgrade will quietly upgrade the drudgery for millions of passengers. TSA is rolling out a sweeping, $781.2 million fleet of advanced 3D computed tomography scanners across major transit hubs, including LAX, that promise to speed up check points … Read more
Even if you’re not swapping spit, you’re definitely swapping microorganisms. Researchers in a new study found that people who lived together shared 26% of the same oral microbes. This was regardless of the relationship — participants included siblings, parents and children. Romantic partners shared even more oral microbes (44%), likely due to kissing. “Your microbiome … Read more
Restless night? One in four Americans (25 percent) says a dream or nightmare has led to them making a change in their life like quitting a job or breaking up with a partner. A survey examining the sleep quality and dreams of 2,000 Americans found that a quarter (25 percent) feel a dream changed their … Read more
The age you first bump and grind could affect your experience with Father Time. A new study found that when you lose your virginity may impact how well you age later in life, including outcomes like frailty and misery in older adulthood. “Our findings suggest that the timing of first sexual intercourse may be connected … Read more
A critical debt deadline has passed — and for legions of borrowers, it could mean the difference between discharged debt and continued, crushing payments. April 15 was the deadline for the Education Department to issue its decision on applications filed by a group of post-class applicants under the Sweet v. McMahon settlement agreement. According to … Read more
Fight or flight. The war in Iran has already caused the cost of plane tickets to rise, experts say. Jet fuel, which accounts for about one-fifth of airlines’ operating expenses, surged a staggering 56% in the days following the initial Feb. 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, per CBS News. The Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more
McDonald’s US profits are falling as ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty slows the country’s appetite for fast food. However, the franchise is ushering in some marked changes in the New Year in a bid to bring back customers — and it could lead to substantial savings for those who return. According to The Daily Meal, … Read more
On Dec. 16, 1775, a girl was born in Steventon, England — the seventh of eight children — to a clergyman and his wife. She was an avid reader, never married and died in 1817, at the age of 41. But in just those few decades, Jane Austen changed the world. Her novels have had … Read more
Australia is pulling the plug on its teens’ social media habits. The country enacted the world’s first ban on social media for children under 16 this week, threatening tech giants with multi-million-dollar fines if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to kick underage users off their platforms. Officials say the crackdown targets the site’s “design … Read more
This redefined shooting star. It’s not just spacecraft that are impacted by the horrors of deep space. In October, 15 people were hospitalized after a cosmic ray sent a New Jersey-bound JetBlue flight plunging thousands of feet — a phenomenon that could potentially pose a threat to air travel. “We have lots and lots of … Read more
Take a chill pill, momma. Stress can affect pregnant women in several ways, from high blood pressure to heart disease and even premature birth before 37 weeks, a leading cause of newborn death and disability. And new research indicates that stressed-out soon-to-be moms may be aging their babies faster in one unexpected way. Stress can … Read more
As Americans prepare to turn their clocks back this weekend, experts say your diet may determine how sluggish or energized you feel in the days ahead. Though getting an extra hour of sleep should make you feel more rested, the one-hour daylight saving time shift can actually throw off the body’s circadian rhythm, the internal clock that … Read more
Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect. The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight and is also found in animal products, while … Read more
A new UC Irvine study may have finally uncovered how dietary fiber protects the body from sugar’s damage, and how protecting yourself starts in the gut. Researchers at the UCI School of Medicine found that inulin, a naturally occurring fiber found in vegetables like onions, garlic and artichokes, can reshape the bacteria living in your gut to … Read more
Plane passengers who use wheelchairs will soon have to take one more step before boarding. Southwest Airlines announced that anyone using a lithium-powered mobility device will have to remove the batteries and carry them into the cabin before checking in their wheelchair. The new policy, taking effect on Sept. 25, puts Southwest in line with … Read more
Better powder than pie when it comes to Alzheimer’s prevention. A team of British researchers has discovered a way to turn a popular stone fruit into a potential safeguard against the devastating degenerative disease. An estimated 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which slowly erodes memory, cognitive skills and the ability to perform simple tasks. Previous … Read more
Stop the stresses! Cortisol is known as the body’s primary stress hormone, but it has many essential functions. It naturally peaks in the morning to help you wake up and feel alert and then gradually decreases throughout the day to eventually prepare your body for sleep. Elevated cortisol over a long while can lead to increased … Read more
Ten years later, history still has its eyes on “Hamilton.” The beloved musical, created by original star Lin-Manuel Miranda, celebrates a decade on Broadway this week. Producer Jeffrey Seller is reflecting on the show’s lasting influence on audiences and the theater world since its groundbreaking premiere. Seller produced Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical “Hamilton.” Getty Images … Read more
Menopause may end a woman’s monthly cycle, but it can also trigger a slew of unpleasant health risks, from sleep disorders and depression to metabolic syndrome, inflammation and heart disease. “In the late 40s, around the time of the menopause transition, women undergo many significant changes in their cardiovascular health,” Samar R. El Khoudary, professor of … Read more
She couldn’t feel a thing. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, there are many potential side effects — including an unexpected one that can affect your sex life. Brooke Carrero knows best — she’s a registered nurse trained in aesthetic injections who tells it like it is when it comes to trendy cosmetic procedures women … Read more