After seeing glowing results about peptides from folks online, Megan Hancocks decided to try a black-market peptide herself to shed some pounds. “I was quite small looking back now, but obviously your mind tells you otherwise,” the 32-year-old told Australia’s ABC News. Her decision led to acute liver failure within days, and six months later … Read more
Chase Daniel gave an interesting reason for his prediction of the winner of the afternoon SEC matchup between No. 11 Tennessee and South Carolina. Daniel, a former Missouri QB and analyst on SEC Network, thinks it’s just the right time of the year for the unranked Gamecocks. “We’re sitting here in the meetings yesterday, we’re … Read more
Recent beach photos of actor Leonardo DiCaprio have reignited the “dad bod” debate — and raised questions about whether carrying a little extra weight around the middle can pose hidden health risks. The popular term generally describes a softer physique with extra weight around the midsection. While appearance alone isn’t an indicator of health, excess … Read more
SNAP, crackle, flop. Recent SNAP changes tied to the 2025 GOP tax and spending package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), have cut off or delayed food benefits for millions, leaving states scrambling to cover the shortfall and legislators and recipients alike concerned about further cuts. Long known as food stamps, SNAP provides food … Read more
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control” and hop inside. The rollout of the gold-colored Teslas, which give passengers no way to take control in an emergency, comes as … Read more
Christmas comes extremely early at the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland fans were left feeling festive after a piece of Sleeping Beauty Castle’s snow-covered holiday makeover was spotted being hauled to the Anaheim theme park — more than two months before the resort’s customary holiday transformation and festivities begin. Devotees did a double take after … Read more
It was their last “resort.” A family’s alpine excursion ended on a low point after their accommodation shuttered over safety violations, leaving them without a place to stay for the night. Sarah Ruppenthal, her husband and two teenage sons had departed the Gateway Inn in Ashford, Washington in the early hours of August 5th so … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My friend of many years, whom I consider to truly be part of the family, has made food the only thing that makes her happy. Besides my husband, she’s all I have left. She went to a doctor a couple years ago who told her she must lose weight, but she ended up … Read more
Timing is everything, and the executive order calling for pediatricians to change how they space out childhood vaccines comes at a difficult time. On Monday, President Trump signed an order adopting new recommendations of 11 childhood vaccines, down from 18 — and called for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine to be split into three separate shots, … Read more
A typical newly-retired, dual-income couple could lose out on nearly $17,000 annually in Social Security benefits starting in 2033 if Congress does not take action to prevent the program from becoming insolvent, a new report warned. By late 2032, when today’s 61-year-olds will hit the typical retirement age, the Social Security retirement program could be … Read more
The average parent loses the equivalent of 48 nights of sleep each year worrying about their child — with concerns about technology emerging as the biggest contributors. A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children finds that families are entering the school year under growing tech-driven anxiety as concerns over screen time, social media, … Read more
He’s chugging his way through the competition. A soccer superfan in London is having a ball drinking beer during the FIFA World Cup. Gus Hully collected beers from the 48 countries competing — and cracks one open each time a team loses — so will either be celebrating or drowning his sorrows on Saturday night when … Read more
A California dad has sparked a fierce debate online after he caught a T-shirt at a rodeo from right in front of a woman — before he handed it to his young daughter. Real estate broker Marco Caracas grabbed the shirt that was seemingly intended for a female spectator in the crowd at the San … Read more
In the Ozempic era, not all pounds lost are met with praise. New research suggests that people may face more judgment for slimming down with the help of a GLP-1 drug than if they hadn’t lost weight at all. “We expected there might be some stigma around using a GLP-1,” Erin Standen, assistant professor of … Read more
If the classic diamond ring is forever, younger generations didn’t get the memo. Instead, a growing number of young Gen Z and millennial couples are saying “I do” to something a little more permanent — ink. Tattooed “rings” — etched straight onto fingers — are fast becoming the ultimate symbol of commitment for younger lovers who’d … Read more
Another sports investment by Saudi Arabia appears to be in jeopardy. The multiyear deal between Fanatics and the Saudis’ entertainment arm to sponsor a flag football league involving Tom Brady is reportedly in trouble as funding from the Middle Eastern kingdom could potentially be pulled, according to Front Office Sports. The report comes hours after … Read more
G whiz! The latest experimental GLP-1 from Eli Lilly isn’t just a diabetes drug — it also facilitates weight loss. Known as “triple-G,” injectable retatrutide levies a triple whammy on the GLP-1, GIP and glucagon hormones, whereas most other drugs on the market only mimic one or two of those hormones. Eli Lilly’s new retatrutide drug … Read more
Disney World is cracking down on a magical hack that saved visitors money. Just in time for spring break, the Florida theme park is getting strict with the popular money-saving shortcut used by savvy fans to dodge the $35 parking fee. Disney is cracking down on a popular money-saving hack. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo For years, … Read more
Is she “crazy,” or is her gray matter just being compressed? Neuroscientists in Spain have found a connection between pregnancy hormones and fluctuating gray matter in the brain — which could help illuminate more about the postpartum period and attachments between mothers and newborns. A study done in association with the BeMother project found that … Read more
Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton didn’t sugarcoat his perspective on marriage and relationships during an appearance on Wednesday’s installment of the “It’s Giving” podcast. Newton — whose BET talk show “106 & Sports” was canceled this week after one season — was brutally honest when asked, “Do you feel like women’s value gets lowered when … Read more