From the supernatural to the super-neurotical. Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK set out to determine whether paranormal beliefs — be it in religion, witchcraft or new age spirituality — are an indicator of how well people manage stress. They discovered a link between one group of beliefs and a reduced ability to … Read more
They got more than they paid extra for. A dozen cruise ship passengers were sickened by Legionnaires’ disease — including 10 who were hospitalized — on two different ships, and health experts believe a private luxury amenity is the source, according to a new report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked the serious … Read more
Experts are sounding the cowbell on the potential dangers of nondairy milk. Cow milk consumption in America has drastically declined in recent years as consumers have gravitated towards plant-based milk for health reasons, have an intolerance to dairy, and have ethical concerns about animal abuse in modern dairy farming practices. However, certain ingredients in these alternatives may be more … Read more
Ten people have been hospitalized and one older person in Colorado has died after E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s quarter pounder hamburger, the Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday. Shares of McDonald’s were down 9.2% after the bell. McDonald’s has proactively removed the slivered onions and beef patties used for the quarter pounder hamburgers … Read more
A history of COVID-19 can double the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. Researchers analyzed data from 10,000 people treated for COVID-19 in 2020 and roughly 200,000 people who were not infected. Doctors followed the health progress of the … Read more
It’s long been known that no amount of alcohol is good for the body — and now new research spotlights the potential harm it can cause. More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to the Cancer Progress Report 2024 from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Among the … Read more
It seems there could be a new athlete in Gia Duddy’s life. That’s what internet detectives are speculating following the influencer’s break up with Titans quarterback Will Levis, theorizing she and Nuggets guard Christian Braun may be an item. Case in point: an X user’s thread from earlier this month pointing to a possible Duddy-Braun … Read more
A shocking new study found that nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are being used in food packaging, and, worse yet, dozens of the carcinogens can find their way into the body. “There is strong evidence that 76 known or potential breast carcinogens from food contact materials recently purchased all over the world can … Read more
Shannon Sharpe is avoiding trouble after his viral Instagram Live sex tape on Wednesday. TMZ reported that the sports media personality would not be disciplined by ESPN for the X-rated incident. Sharpe wasn’t on the set for “First Take” Thursday, as Thursdays and Fridays are his regular days off, and he’s expected to return to … Read more
This was an “Extreme Makeover: Early Christianity Edition.” A German man discovered a historically significant stone carving from the 12th century during recent home renovations in the town of Klotzow on the nation’s northern coast. Just centimeters below the foundation of a home owned by a shocked Peter Wittenberg sat a three-foot boulder with the … Read more
A new lawsuit on Monday claims that Trojan condoms are not safe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer. In a proposed class action filed in Manhattan federal court, the plaintiff Matthew Goodman said Church & Dwight’s products, advertised as “America’s #1 Condom,” are unfit for their intended purpose because they contain per- … Read more
Suspects linked to ISIS plotted to attack Pope Francis during his trip to Indonesia — but were thwarted by their own online boasts, authorities say. Indonesian national police arrested seven people suspected of planning attacks against the 87-year-old, peace-preaching pontiff while he was in Jakarta as part of his Asia-Pacific tour, officials say. Police seized … Read more
Weight loss shots like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to 162 deaths in the United States over the past six years, according to the Daily Mail. These casualties are listed in the FDA’s FAERS (FDA Adverse Event Reporting System) database, which stores reports on adverse reactions, safety concerns and quality complaints about drugs after … Read more
Two new studies find that the popular weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, does not increase the risk of depression and suicide. But while two medical doctors who examined the research call the results “reassuring,” they say that neither study “fully answers the question of whether these … Read more
A doorway that could have been used by famous playwright William Shakespeare was discovered in the United Kingdom’s oldest working theater. The discovery in St. George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, which has been undergoing major conservation efforts, was sparked when the Guildhall’s creative director, Tim FitzHigham, noticed a “weird shape in the wall,” according to … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has resulted in 14 new illnesses and five additional deaths. This brings the total to 57 cases, all of which required hospitalization, with eight fatalities overall. The outbreak is now the largest listeriosis incident since the 2011 cantaloupe-associated outbreak. A Listeria outbreak linked … Read more
NEW YORK — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that there … Read more
Maybe don’t go ham on the ham. A new study supports the claim that eating processed meats and red meats may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Professors at the University of Cambridge in England analyzed data from 1.97 million people from 31 studies in 20 countries — including 18 unpublished studies. Researchers factored … Read more
Talk about a splash landing. A Kentucky water park’s pool became the unfortunate breeding ground for a mighty infection that gives painful symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, fevers, and painful cramping. The Silver Lake water park and adventure center in Erlanger, a Cincinnati suburb, was host to the chlorine-resistant Cryptosporidiosis, abbreviated to crypto. Silver Lake’s pool … Read more
A new study substantiates the link between untreated high blood pressure and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease for adults 60 and older. The research, published Wednesday in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, is a review of 14 international studies involving 31,250 people. Participants, who were 72 years … Read more