Giants’ Jaxson Dart linked to model ring girl Marissa Ayers as romance rumors swirl

Giants’ Jaxson Dart linked to model ring girl Marissa Ayers as romance rumors swirl

Jaxson Dart appears to be spoken for. The rookie Giants quarterback, 22, has recently been linked to model and ring card girl Marissa Ayers, who was spotted in Foxborough, Mass., last week during Big Blue’s crushing “Monday Night Football” loss to the Patriots. Ayers, 22, was seen on the field at Gillette Stadium with Dart’s … Read more

New health concern linked to chronic cannabis use — and it’s tough to treat

New health concern linked to chronic cannabis use — and it’s tough to treat

For some chronic cannabis users, a case of the munchies is the least of their problems. Over the past decade, ERs have seen a surge in regular tokers showing up with sudden, stomach-churning attacks that leave them doubled over in pain. The worst part? Many sufferers experience these episodes three or four times a year, … Read more

Popular low-calorie sweetener linked to liver disease: new study

Popular low-calorie sweetener linked to liver disease: new study

This discovery might leave a bad taste in your mouth. A new study found that a popular low-calorie sweetener commonly used in sugar-free gum, candies and diet-friendly baked goods may increase your risk of developing a serious liver disease. The chronic illness already affects 1 in 3 American adults and is rising fast among children, … Read more

Drugs like Ozempic linked to annoying new side effect: study

Drugs like Ozempic linked to annoying new side effect: study

New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might trigger more than just a slimmer waistline. Many users have reported digestive issues while taking the medications, including nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea, along with headaches, fatigue and changes to the skin. Now, scientists are warning of another potential side effect — and it could … Read more

Spike in colon cancer for adults under 50 are linked to popular ready-to-eat foods

Spike in colon cancer for adults under 50 are linked to popular ready-to-eat foods

Eating a certain type of food could increase the risk of getting a deadly cancer at a younger age, researchers say. A new study at Mass General Brigham has linked higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, which largely include ready-to-eat foods with high levels of sugar, salt, saturated fat and food additives, to higher rates of precursors of … Read more

This change to your senses is linked to a higher risk of heart disease in the next four years

This change to your senses is linked to a higher risk of heart disease in the next four years

A little good sense can go a long way. Hearing loss has been repeatedly linked to a higher chance of developing dementia — but loss of another of your five senses could signal dire health issues, too. New research shows that one noticeable change as you get age could indicate future risk of heart attacks, … Read more

Long-term use of this popular sleep supplement linked to 90% higher risk of heart failure

Long-term use of this popular sleep supplement linked to 90% higher risk of heart failure

Having trouble falling asleep? Hang on before reaching for the melatonin. A new study says chronic use of the sleep aid may lead to heart failure — but experts say you shouldn’t panic just yet. While there are mixed reviews of the latest scientific findings, here’s what the popular sleep supplement could reveal about heart … Read more

Popular birth control is linked to brain tumors in new study — as over 1,000 women sue Pfizer over health risks

Popular birth control is linked to brain tumors in new study — as over 1,000 women sue Pfizer over health risks

Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, according to a new study that comes as the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. Depo-Provera — the brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) — contains the synthetic progestin hormone, … Read more

Calif. company recalls nearly 245K lbs of pasta linked to deadly listeria outbreak

Calif. company recalls nearly 245K lbs of pasta linked to deadly listeria outbreak

A California company has recalled nearly 245000 pounds (111130.04 kilograms) of pre-cooked pasta linked to a deadly listeria outbreak and potential contamination of dozens of products sold at grocery stores nationwide. Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, recalled thousands of cases of linguine, fettuccine, penne and other pastas sold to large producers of heat-and-eat meals and pasta … Read more

RFK Jr. says circumcisions linked to autism — here’s the truth behind the shocking claim

RFK Jr. says circumcisions linked to autism — here’s the truth behind the shocking claim

In his search to identify the cause of autism, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. floated a shocking theory this week that links infant circumcision and Tylenol use to autism. “There’s two studies which show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they were … Read more

Hair loss treatment used by millions linked to suicide risk: ‘Evidence is no longer anecdotal’

Hair loss treatment used by millions linked to suicide risk: ‘Evidence is no longer anecdotal’

Balding might bruise your ego — but your hair-loss fix could be messing with your mind. New research out of Israel suggests that patients using a popular drug for male pattern baldness face a significantly higher risk of mood disorders and suicidal thoughts compared to those who don’t. “The evidence is no longer anecdotal,” Dr. … Read more

Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry over ‘disrespectful attitude’

Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry over ‘disrespectful attitude’

Chad said it has withdrawn a mandate held by a non-profit conservation group associated with Prince Harry to manage its wildlife reserves, accusing the leading charity of not doing enough to stop poaching. African Parks showed “a recurring indelicate and disrespectful attitude toward the government,” Environment Minister Hassan Bakhit Djamous said in a statement. He also said … Read more

Is this household device linked to Legionnaires’ disease?

Is this household device linked to Legionnaires’ disease?

QUESTION: Hey Dr Zac, over winter I was cranking up the heater, but someone at work mentioned these reverse cycle heaters/air conditioners, especially older ones, can spread bacteria like legionella. We also have a gas heater in the kitchen, and he said that can emit carbon monoxide. Is that true? With summer coming up – should … Read more

Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors

Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors

For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medications — a category called fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) — could be to blame. Dr. Thomas A. Farley, a Washington, D.C.–based public health expert, writes in … Read more

Jannik Sinner linked to model Laila Hasanovic after US Open phone discovery

Jannik Sinner linked to model Laila Hasanovic after US Open phone discovery

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has been linked to Danish model Laila Hasanovic amid his title defense at the 2025 U.S. Open. Some internet sleuths saw Sinner checking his phone following a third-round victory over Denis Shapovalov on Saturday, and claimed his wallpaper featured a snapshot of Hasanovic — specifically a snapshot of her smiling from … Read more

Eating meat not linked to higher risk of death — and may even protect against cancer-related mortality: study

Eating meat not linked to higher risk of death — and may even protect against cancer-related mortality: study

Eating more meat could be beneficial for the body, a new study suggests. Recent research from Canada’s McMaster University revealed that animal-sourced foods are not linked to a higher risk of death. The study discovered that animal proteins could also offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, according to a press release from the university. Researchers analyzed … Read more

COVID linked to heart problem in women, study reveals

COVID linked to heart problem in women, study reveals

COVID-19 could leave behind a hidden problem that lingers in women’s bodies for years, a new study has found. The research revealed the virus can prematurely age women’s blood vessels by around five years, raising their risk of heart attack and stroke later in life. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, followed nearly 2400 … Read more

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII waste in Midwestern creek

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII waste in Midwestern creek

A Missouri creek has allegedly led to a higher risk of cancer in neighboring residents. Coldwater Creek, a Missouri River tributary north of St. Louis, has been a known radioactive waste site since the 1980s. Researchers have now confirmed that exposure to the creek, which is said to be polluted with nuclear waste from the development of the first … Read more

Chipper Jones honors Ozzy Osbourne, says he’ll ‘forever be linked’ to ‘Crazy Train’ singer

Chipper Jones honors Ozzy Osbourne, says he’ll ‘forever be linked’ to ‘Crazy Train’ singer

Braves legend Chipper Jones shared a heartwarming message about the late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday at the age of 76.  “Saddened to hear of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne today. Jones wrote on X. “I feel Ozzy and I will forever be linked due to his song, ‘Crazy Train’!” Late rock icon … Read more

Hockey team linked to ex-NHL brawler Nick Tarnasky investigating viral golf course fight

Hockey team linked to ex-NHL brawler Nick Tarnasky investigating viral golf course fight

The current employer of ex-NHL tough guy Nick Tarnasky said it’s looking into the ugly Fourth of July brawl that went viral after the former Florida Panther allegedly pummeled another man at a Canadian golf course.  Tarnasky coaches Red Deer Minor Hockey’s U17 team, and in a statement to TMZ on Tuesday, the hockey club … Read more