Billionaires are funding the creation of life-extending pills that will eventually hit the market for people to buy, according to a CEO — and he says it’ll turn the rich in to “posh, privileged zombies.” The chilling warning comes amid fears that AI and biotechnology are evolving at such a rapid pace that anti-aging tablets … Read more
Some prenatal vitamins contain a “concerning” amount of toxic heavy metals, while others don’t have key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins — 32 over-the-counter and 15 prescription — for their choline and iodine levels and checked … Read more
Skin is in — now more than ever. Over the last five years, applications for dermatology medical residencies have soared 50%, according to a Wall Street Journal report, in part thanks to the prevalence of “dermfluencers” online who boast millions of followers. “People are much more aware about our field now,” NYC dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss … Read more
Beyoncé can’t help herself from making Grammy history. In 2023, Queen Bey reigned supreme as the artist with the most Grammy wins ever when she picked up her 32nd gramophone. And when the nominations were announced for the 2025 Grammy Awards on Friday, Nov. 8, the 43-year-old superstar set not one but two more records. … Read more
ESPN should make a call to the bullpen for “Sunday Night Baseball” next season. Jon “Boog” Sciambi, who is the play-by-play broadcaster for ESPN Radio’s coverage of the World Series, should also be the voice of ESPN’s core package of MLB games on Sunday nights. It feels like a special experience when Sciambi calls a … Read more
Van Halen sang about “Runnin’ with the Devil” back in 1978. But decades after releasing that classic rocker on their self-titled debut, they were runnin’ with the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, when he almost became the lead singer of the band. After stints by David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Extreme’s Gary Cherone, … Read more
The upcoming presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking. Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful times, including political events, sports playoffs and other happenings, according to various studies. Recent research published in the journal Nutrients indicated that emotional eating is considered a “critical risk factor for recurrent weight … Read more
Well, nobody wants that. Erin Foster was worried she’d get divorced over her new Netflix rom-com series “Nobody Wants This,” which stars Adam Brody and Kristen Bell. “When I met Simon, and kind of settled into this healthy relationship, I was in the process of converting to Judaism,” Foster, 42, recalled during a recent appearance … Read more
Contracting a viral infection during pregnancy could lead to an autism diagnosis for the child, new research on mice finds. Irene Sanchez Martin, a postdoctoral researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, said mouse embryos may show signs of developmental deficits soon after their mother is exposed to a virus. “The model we … Read more
Bobby Axelrod has entered the chat. Damian Lewis is “really satisfied” with how “Billions” ended last year. The actor departed the show in 2021 after Season 5, before returning for the final Season 7 season and its series finale. “I think the guys Brian Koppelman and David Levine, I think they ended it really beautifully. … Read more
Recent research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing several different cancers than older generations, but could the key to prevention lie in our morning routines? An encouraging new study suggests that performing the bare minimum of daily oral maintenance, i.e., regularly brushing and flossing your teeth, could drastically reduce your risk … Read more
He’s heading into the wild. For his new show “Penelope,” Mark Duplass said he was inspired by his own attitude about technology — and also by his daughters. “I wrote it during the pandemic. I think we were all feeling a little strange and disconnected. We all also became addicted to our technology. But at … Read more
Doctors have beef with this trendy new diet. The carnivore diet — which involves consuming only animal byproducts such as meat, eggs and dairy — has taken the internet by storm, as fitness fanatics swear by the high protein, no vegetable lifestyle. While some people insist it has helped them shed weight and made them healthier than … Read more
This girl did not feel interrupted. The only female lead in Broadway’s “The Outsiders” said the show’s producer Angelina Jolie helped advocate for her and the other women in the cast. “I knew that if anything ever happened, like she had our back, especially the girlies,” said Emma Pittman, who plays Cherry Valance in the … Read more
It’s curtains for poor sleep habits. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is revealing the four ways he ensures a perfect night’s sleep. Taking to TikTok this week, he promoted blackout curtains and an air purifier in the bedroom, screen-time limits and magnesium glycinate supplementation. Blackout curtains in the … Read more
This Big Apple tour is Taylor-made. A $36 tour launching next month in Manhattan will stop at Taylor Swift’s stomping grounds, including her former Greenwich Village apartment on Cornelia Street and the Lower East Side cocktail bar Banzarbar, where she celebrated her birthday in December. The two-hour jaunt will be led by Brooklyn Swiftie Arielle … Read more
Dearest gentle readers, On Tuesday, Netflix announced that Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson, 36) will officially be the lead of “Bridgerton” Season 4. Per the streamer’s official description, “The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath … Read more
Take this in — a new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. “Despite this large potential for public health concern, very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons,” said lead study author Jenni A. Shearston, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California … Read more
Great news for noodle lovers: you no longer have to punish yourself for enjoying a plate of pasta. Amidst the craze of carb-counting diets, pasta is widely seen as an indulgence that leads to rapid weight gain. Because traditional pasta is mainly carbohydrates, people view the the food as empty calories, but carbs are actually … Read more
There’s a curveball shaking up the ton. “Bridgerton” just confirmed that not one but two of the main characters are queer, in a surprise twist. Spoilers ahead for Season 3 part 2. In author Julia Quinn’s books on which the hit Netflix show “Bridgerton” is based, all of the characters are straight – but the … Read more