Gulp! Many Americans have trouble taking pills — some have a fear of choking while others suffer from dry mouth or a hypersensitive gag reflex. The throat condition, estimated to affect 10% to 15% of the population, causes people to gag easily when eating, swallowing pills, undergoing dental procedures or just laying eyes on certain … Read more
A family ditched their traditional Christmas tree for a standing sculpture and said they’ll never go back. Alexandria Masse, 24, created what she calls a “Christmas obelisk” – which will replace her family’s tree this year. Alexandria, a textile artist, made the “obelisk” last year but hated the result and stored it in her parents’ … Read more
End of an error? Most Americans have used a calorie-tracking app — or good, old-fashioned pen and paper — to log their dietary decisions and physical activity to see if they are burning more calories than they are consuming. It can be frustrating to see the scale stuck on the same old number despite this … Read more
A passenger aboard a plane found herself in immense pain as her ears began to pop amid the flight’s descent. Shelby Heiskell, a Kentucky mom and content creator who posts under the username @babygriffin on TikTok, shared an arguably little-known hack from a flight attendant who knew how to help her find relief from the … Read more
As jet setters prepare for the holiday season airport madness, one travel expert revealed a flight hack that can help passengers navigate delayed or canceled flights. “When your flight gets disrupted and you need a new ticket, you’re in a first-come, first-served dogfight,” said Scott Keyes, founder of flight-deal aggregator Going, “That’s why taking an all-of-the-above approach … Read more
Brace yourself — AAA predicts that 7.85 million Americans will cram into overstuffed airplanes between Saturday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, to get away for the holidays. Some of the most stressful aspects of seasonal air travel, like weather delays, lost luggage and long lines of weary wanderers, are out of your control. But … Read more
Calling all carb lovers! A TikTok cook has shared a simple hack for cutting calories from starchy foods like rice and bread without having to shrink your portion size — and a doctor says it really works. Linda (@mamalindacooks) shared her “Asian mom secret” to cut up to 50% of carbs and calorie absorption from … Read more
For Melanie Diaz, the magic of Christmas doesn’t come from shiny store shelves or online shopping — it’s found in dumpsters. The dumpster diver has saved around $20,000 by retrieving gifts and decor from trash cans — including wreaths from Michaels and toys from TJ Maxx. The 22-year-old Tampa, Florida, resident has spent the past … Read more
Nailed it? Nail fungus is a frustratingly common ailment — about 10% of people are expected to get it at some point in their lives — and it can be tough to address because medications have to penetrate the nail deep enough to reach the infection within the nail bed. And because nails — especially … Read more
If you want to have a peaceful holiday filled with smooth travel and relaxed air time, here is a list of “must do’s” you’ll want to follow before heading to the airport. Former flight attendants from major airlines are sharing their top tips and tricks, including how to secure those coveted upgrades and avoid stress … Read more
Sydney mom Kirsty Stead used to allow her son to charge his e-bike right next to him in his room overnight. Now that she knows what can happen, she wouldn’t do it even in her worst nightmares. “I shudder to think how my son charged his bike in his bedroom every night, as he slept,” she said. … Read more
Nap time, elevated. California ER doctor Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe MD on TikTok, has gone viral on the platform after sharing a military-inspired technique for powering down for a power nap. “Okay, so you’re dead a– tired, but you only have 10 minutes. I’m going to show you the Navy SEAL-inspired power napping technique that many of … Read more
You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If you’re struggling with constipation and straining, then this is one pooping hack that actually works,” Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, recently said on TikTok. Rangarajan suggests three “gentler” forms of the Valsalva maneuver, a breathing exercise that involves forcefully exhaling while your mouth and … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner explores a TikTok trend that claims to boost breast size. QUESTION: Hi Dr. Turner, I’m 21 and have been seeing heaps of posts on TikTok over the past year saying that bee pollen can help make your breasts grow. I’m a B cup and think … Read more
A TikTok video posted by an influencer has sparked a conversation in the comments section addressing how to travel with electronics. The woman said her new MacBook broke while on a flight after she stored it in the seat pocket in front of her. She said the person in front of her was reclining their … Read more
A piss poor excuse. Women are venting that men store water bottles at their bedside so they can urinate in them instead of getting up to use the bathroom. The disgusting hack has become a viral conversation online where women are coming together and sharing stories about their partners who used the concept as a … Read more
Costco is well-known for good deals and the ability to buy in bulk, but there are some hush-hush store details that could help get you an even bigger bang for your buck. Shopping savant Shivani Khosla (@khoslaa) recently posted a viral TikTok video, titled “Secrets that Costco doesn’t want you to know,” which revealed to her … Read more
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
He’s managed to game the seat reservation system. Choosing one’s own airplane seats can be agonizing — but travel influencer Jordan Tually says he’s devised a way to avoid being placed in the middle seat without paying a fee. “This travel hack has saved me from MANY a middle seat over the years,” declared the … Read more
Sorry to Android users — this one’s just for the iPhone owners. Who among us doesn’t find navigating an airport to be a stressful process — from finding gates to wondering if you’re at the correct baggage carousel, or staying updated with flight delays or early arrivals. Good news, then, from former airline employee Darby Maloney, … Read more