The news just keeps getting worse for “forever chemicals.” These man-made substances — designed to repel oil, water and stains — can be found in thousands of everyday items, from nonstick pans and fast-food wrappers to waterproof jackets. Scientists have already linked them to a laundry list of health problems, including liver damage, high cholesterol, … Read more
Jelly Roll is planning to plead with the government to allow him to own a rifle so he can hunt. The country star appeared on the “Joe Rogan Experience” and discussed the terms of his parole, which prohibit him from owning or firing a gun. Rogan asked Jelly Roll if these conditions were “forever,” which prompted Jelly Roll … Read more
“Mad Men” star January Jones, 47, has revealed her lifelong struggle with misophonia, a disorder characterized by an extreme sensitivity to sound that can disrupt daily life and social interactions. In an Instagram video posted Thursday, Jones said, “I’d like to talk about something that I’ve been struggling with my whole life, which is called misophonia. My … Read more
January Jones, best known for starring on “Mad Men,” has revealed a health condition she’s been struggling with for years – and one family member who’s dismissive of it. On an Instagram video posted Thursday, Jones, 47, said, “For today, I’d like to talk about something that I’ve been struggling with my whole life, which … Read more
Cleto Escobedo, Jimmy Kimmel’s lifelong friend and band leader on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” has died. He was 59. Kimmel, 57, announced the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III,” Kimmel wrote. Jim Gentleman, Jimmy Kimmel and … Read more
Gen Alpha: Put down the serum bottle. A top dermatologist is sounding the alarm about teenagers’ skincare routines, warning that some product-obsessed middle and high schoolers are doing way more harm than good. And they may be dooming themselves to suffer for the rest of their lives. Dr. Sandy Skotnicki says teens are developing serious … Read more
From donating a kidney to their child to paying off their kid’s credit card debt, a new survey revealed some of the most heroic dad acts in honor of Father’s Day. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, one respondent shared, “The most heroic thing my father has ever done for me was during Hurricane Harvey … Read more
Each Friday night, Jewish families do what we have done for thousands of years. We sit down for the moment we have anticipated all week: Shabbat dinner. Before the meal, we engage in a few ritual practices. The woman of the house lights the Shabbat candles, ushering in the sacred day. We welcome the Sabbath … Read more
For years, Ambrealle Brown was forced to put her dreams of becoming a nurse on hold due to a life-threatening kidney disease that left her temporarily incapacitated. Amid inner doubts about whether she would ever return to living a normal life, Brown’s mother stepped in and offered to donate her kidney. Doctors performed Louisiana’s first … Read more
In a world where textbook-worthy events are unfolding in real time, my generation, Gen Z, is failing to learn about or engage with them. Weakened by education gaps lingering from pandemic education and social media overuse, our attention spans and subconscious biases conspire to block real and necessary knowledge from penetrating. And when it comes … Read more
In romantic comedies, singles are constantly depicted as cat lovers with a penchant for ice cream — but beyond big screen stereotypes, it turns out there are actual personality traits possessed by those who forgo love. In a new study published in the journal Psychological Science, researchers have identified three key traits that could potentially … Read more
This guy got a second chance at life — and he’s lovin’ it. A man whose heart stopped while at a McDonald’s is celebrating his miraculous survival — and the good samaritan who gave the victim CPR. The two have become inseparable. Paul Myers, 70, fell victim to a heart attack inside the York, England … Read more
So you’re going vegetarian — cue concerned friends and relatives asking incredulously, how will you get enough protein if you don’t eat meat? There’s certainly food for thought, buried somewhere amidst their unsolicited concern — vegetarians and vegans can easily lean into bad habits, overdoing it on the carbohydrates and neglecting the daily Recommended Dietary Allowance, or … Read more
Experts are warning that diets that aren’t “medically necessary” can “cause people real harm” and spur a “lifelong struggle” with their weight. A study, published in the journal Qualitative Health Research, found that yo-yo dieting or weight cycling can have long-lasting negative effects on dieters. “Ultimately, this study tells us that weight cycling is a negative … Read more
Cosmo Kramer is cutting loose. Actor Michael Richards will open up about his infamous 2006 racist tirade in his new book, “Entrances and Exits.” “My book is a hymn to the irrational, the senseless spirit that breaks the whole into pieces, a reflection on the seemingly absurd difficulties that intrude upon us all,” Richards, 74, … Read more
A 93-year-old New Jersey man is getting married to the love of his life who he first met at a wedding more than 60 years ago when he was the groom’s best man and she was the maid of honor. The love story of lifelong bachelor Joseph Potenzano and his bride-to-be Mary Elkind began 64 … Read more
A 59-year-old grandmother has finally got her Qantas wings after dreaming of being a flight attendant for about 40 years. Jackie Cookson is one of the airline’s newest recruits having graduated on Monday and will be on her first flight to Los Angeles on Saturday. The grandmother has been a travel agent, a receptionist on … Read more
It’s all fun and games until someone breaks a nail — or has an allergic reaction. A fresh mani could lead to a lifelong issue. Dermatologists say they’re seeing an increase in allergic reactions to acrylic and gel nails, with some doctors seeing the phenomenon “most weeks,” according to a BBC report. Methacrylate chemicals, key … Read more