Top 10 phobias and what they reveal about the strangeness of life

Top 10 phobias and what they reveal about the strangeness of life

We are all driven by our fears and desires, and sometimes we are in thrall to them. The American physician Benjamin Rush kicked off the craze for naming such fixations in 1786. Until then, the word “phobia” (which is derived from Phobos, the Greek god of panic and terror) had been applied only to symptoms … Read more

Study Links Coffee—Even Decaf and Instant—to Longer Life

Study Links Coffee—Even Decaf and Instant—to Longer Life

Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Coffee: still tasty, and still apparently good for us. A study out this week suggests that light to moderate consumption of decaffeinated, ground, and instant coffee can be linked to a lower risk of dying early and developing cardiovascular disease. As is often the case, though, these findings alone can’t confirm a … Read more

Inside the tragic life of Jeffrey Dahmer’s last would-be victim — from hero to prisoner

Inside the tragic life of Jeffrey Dahmer’s last would-be victim — from hero to prisoner

Jeffrey Dahmer’s final would-be victim, who escaped and led police to the twisted serial killer’s lair, has been thrust back into the spotlight following Netflix’s widely-watched mini-series “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” — but despite ending the sicko’s spree, the man hailed a hero lived a tragic life. Tracy Edwards became a national name in 1991 … Read more

Meghan Did ‘Desperately Unhappy’ Harry the ‘Greatest Kindness’ by Getting Him Out of Royal Life

Meghan Did ‘Desperately Unhappy’ Harry the ‘Greatest Kindness’ by Getting Him Out of Royal Life

Prince Harry was so unhappy with his life as a working royal that Meghan’s work in helping him find an escape route should be recognized, a source has said. In his new book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, which is being serialized by The Times of London, Valentine Low cites “a surprising source—someone … Read more

Virus Modified to Kill Cancer Cells Appears to Have Saved a Patient’s Life

Virus Modified to Kill Cancer Cells Appears to Have Saved a Patient’s Life

Cancers and viruses: why not pit two of our biggest biological foes against each other? Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust used a drug made from a genetically modified form of herpes simplex — the cold sore virus — to attack tumors in cancer patients’ bodies, developing … Read more

I’m a Pharmacist, and These Are the OTC Medications I Won’t Take — Best Life

I’m a Pharmacist, and These Are the OTC Medications I Won’t Take — Best Life

Charged with counseling patients on safety while dispensing medications, pharmacists are experts on the ins and outs of both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. As such, they’re uniquely well versed in which products may cause side effects, trigger interactions, or advertise dubious health claims. Of course, those insights come in handy not only while advising … Read more

Using Mouthwash May Cause High Blood Pressure — Best Life

Using Mouthwash May Cause High Blood Pressure — Best Life

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is sometimes called the “silent killer.” Although it may frequently be asymptomatic, hypertension can have serious, and even fatal, consequences—so it’s important to understand the factors that may put you at risk of the condition, and to make lifestyle choices that lessen it. Read on to find out about … Read more

‘Riverdale’ Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering His Mother

‘Riverdale’ Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering His Mother

Ryan Grantham, a Canadian actor whose credits include “Riverdale,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Supernatural,” has been sentenced to life in prison with parole ineligibility of 14 years for the second-degree murder of his mother, CBC reports. In March 2020, the actor shot his mom, Barbara Waite, in the back of the head with … Read more

A man who had headaches for years went to an optician when he started seeing black orbs. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and says the appointment saved his life.

A man who had headaches for years went to an optician when he started seeing black orbs. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and says the appointment saved his life.

An optician found warning signs of a possible tumor in the back of the man’s eyes.DjelicS/Getty Images A man was diagnosed with brain cancer after he got blurry vision and went to an optician. The optician found warning signs in the back of his eye, which can be caused by a tumor. Doctors diagnosed Matt … Read more

Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham gets life in prison for killing his mother

Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham gets life in prison for killing his mother

Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham gets life in prison for killing his mother  BBC ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ and ‘Riverdale’ Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced to Life for Killing His Mother  PEOPLE Riverdale Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced to Life for Killing Mom | E! News  E! News ‘Riverdale’ actor sentenced to life in prison for killing mother, planning PM … Read more

Diabetes may have ‘greatest’ toll on life expectancy

Diabetes may have ‘greatest’ toll on life expectancy

Doctor Adrian Heald, from Salford Royal Hospital, added: “Our modelling suggests that type 2 diabetes has a greater effect on the life expectancy of women, smokers and those diagnosed at a younger age.” He continued: “A woman with type diabetes, for example, might live five years less than the average woman in the general population, … Read more

10 tips for co-existing with covid (and living a normal-ish life)

10 tips for co-existing with covid (and living a normal-ish life)

You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Whether you agree with President Biden that the pandemic is over or you agree with most scientists who say it’s definitely not over, it doesn’t really matter. The reality is that all around us, pandemic precautions … Read more

Halsey wonders if they ‘chose the wrong life,’ calling it ‘suffocating’

Halsey wonders if they ‘chose the wrong life,’ calling it ‘suffocating’

Halsey revealed they sometimes wonder if they “chose the wrong life” after confessing they feel a “deep sadness.” “I find that often there is a deep sadness inside me that no amount of worldly pleasure can touch, a loneliness, an emptiness,” the singer — who uses she/they pronouns — wrote on their Instagram Story on … Read more

‘Riverdale’ actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother

‘Riverdale’ actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother

Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother | EW.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore EW.com Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother this link is to an … Read more

‘Riverdale’ Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced To Life Behind Bars For Matricide; Not Eligible For Parole For 14 Years

‘Riverdale’ Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced To Life Behind Bars For Matricide; Not Eligible For Parole For 14 Years

Former Riverdale and Diary of a Wimpy Kid actor Ryan Grantham has been sentenced to life behind bars without the possibility of parole for 14 years for the 2020 killing of his mother. The by-the-book second-degree murder punishment was handed down by British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Kathleen Ker on September 21 in Vancouver. With … Read more

PnB Rock’s Younger Brother Posts & Deletes Update, Says Family Is Having Trouble Getting His Body Home

PnB Rock’s Younger Brother Posts & Deletes Update, Says Family Is Having Trouble Getting His Body Home

PnB Meen promised his late brother that he’ll take care of his daughters in the same post. PnB Rock’s death took an unexpected toll on the music industry earlier this week after the 30-year-old was shot, robbed, and killed while grabbing lunch at a Los Angeles restaurant on Monday (September 12). In the days since, we’ve … Read more

Emmys 2022: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘The White Lotus’ win multiple awards

Emmys 2022: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘The White Lotus’ win multiple awards

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series And the winner is… Quinta Brunson, (“Abbott Elementary”) Also nominated:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, (“Hacks”)Duffy Boudreau, (“Barry”)Bill Hader and Alec Berg, (“Barry”)Steve Martin and John Hoffman, (“Only Murders in the Building”)Jane Becker, (“Ted Lasso”)Sarah Naftalis, (“What We Do in the Shadows”)Stefani Robinson, (“What We Do in the Shadows”) … Read more

Drake, Kim K, Offset & More Attend Beyoncé’s Star-Studded 41st Birthday Party

Drake, Kim K, Offset & More Attend Beyoncé’s Star-Studded 41st Birthday Party

Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian also stepped out for the big event. Beyoncé celebrated her 41st birthday earlier this month, on September 4th, but because the big day fell on Labour Day long weekend, the mother of three opted to push her party to the next weekend, celebrating with a star-studded roster of celebrity friends … Read more

Scientists Discover a Molecular Switch That Controls Life Expectancy

Scientists Discover a Molecular Switch That Controls Life Expectancy

Compared to a paired state, the protein CHIP can control the insulin receptor more effectively when acting alone. A single protein can control aging signals more effectively than in a group. According to recent research, the protein CHIP can control the insulin receptor more effectively while acting alone than when in a paired state. In cellular … Read more