‘Great Lock-In’ becomes fall’s hottest wellness trend — here’s what it means

‘Great Lock-In’ becomes fall’s hottest wellness trend — here’s what it means

This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January. The “Great Lock-In” trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to tighten routines, build healthy habits and reset before the holidays begin. Fox News Digital asked top experts how to make the most of the season and … Read more

This simple habit means you’re consuming 90,000 more microplastic particles a year

This simple habit means you’re consuming 90,000 more microplastic particles a year

Here’s some bitter news to sip on. Microplastics are impossible to avoid, lurking in everything from the food you eat and the water you drink to the clothes you wear and the cosmetics you apply. Now, a new study suggests that one everyday habit could flood your body with tens of thousands more of these … Read more

Gen Z’s latest obsession — coming out as ‘graysexual’: What it means, and how they’re discovering they’re ‘gray’

Gen Z’s latest obsession — coming out as ‘graysexual’: What it means, and how they’re discovering they’re ‘gray’

They’re not gay — they’re “gray.” A surprising number of people are choosing to identify as “graysexual,” with many now sharing the moment they realized they were “gray.” Graysexuality exists in what many describe as a “gray area” between being allosexual – experiencing regular sexual attraction — and asexual — experiencing none. Those who identify … Read more

Starbucks scraps scores of grab-and-go locations — here’s what that means for mobile ordering

Starbucks scraps scores of grab-and-go locations — here’s what that means for mobile ordering

Starbucks‘ grab-and-go windows are on their way out. The coffee giant plans to close a good portion of its 80 or 90 locations that only offer mobile order pickups during the 2026 fiscal year as part of its “back to Starbucks” initiative. As of now, Starbucks hasn’t specified which locations will shutter or when. “This … Read more

Delta will soon use AI to set its ticket prices — here’s what this means for travelers

Delta will soon use AI to set its ticket prices — here’s what this means for travelers

Let AI do it. People are turning to AI for couples therapy and money hacks to pay down debt — now, airlines are relying on it to set ticket prices. The Atlanta-based airline is one of the first of its kind to publicly announce its use of artificial intelligence. Last fall, Delta said it planned … Read more

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can raise low testosterone — what that means for men

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can raise low testosterone — what that means for men

Big gland energy! Testosterone fuels male sex drive and erectile function and influences everything from bone density and muscle mass to fat distribution, red blood cell production, mood and energy levels. Unfortunately, testosterone levels naturally decline with age. Older men may feel more tired and grouchy and less interested in sex. Not to mention the … Read more

How forever chemicals target developing male brains — and what this means for their autism risk

How forever chemicals target developing male brains — and what this means for their autism risk

Neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD disproportionately affect males, with some estimating boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls. Theories suggest this gender gap may be because male brains are more sensitive to changes during development, and girls might be better at hiding the signs or showing them in different ways. … Read more

Most people think of their ex when pleasuring themselves, study reveals — here’s what it means

Most people think of their ex when pleasuring themselves, study reveals — here’s what it means

They’re getting it on while thinking of the past. Despite how your last relationship ended, if you think of your ex when pleasuring yourself, there’s no shame in doing so — and you’re not alone. Thinking about a past fling while pleasuring yourself could mean a variety of things. marchsirawit – stock.adobe.com 76% of men … Read more

Olive oil can increase the ‘fat cell soldiers’ in your body — what that means for your waistline

Olive oil can increase the ‘fat cell soldiers’ in your body — what that means for your waistline

They say olive oil is liquid gold — but too much might be making the wrong part of your body rich. A new study published in the journal Cell Reports has found that a diet high in oleic acid — the monounsaturated fat famously found in olive oil — could be fueling obesity by supercharging … Read more

Ozempic makes you twice as likely to develop this debilitating condition — what that really means for your risk

Ozempic makes you twice as likely to develop this debilitating condition — what that really means for your risk

A growing number of Ozempic and Mounjaro users have shared stark warnings after going blind while using GLP-1 drugs. Now a new study is bringing into focus the relationship between diabetic GLP-1 users and the elevated risk of age-related eye disease. But despite seemingly alarming numbers, a doctor explained to The Post why she doesn’t … Read more

What Taylor Swift buying her masters means for her — and the music industry

What Taylor Swift buying her masters means for her — and the music industry

By now, we know all too well about the power of Taylor Swift. With her epic Eras Tour alone, the pop superstar went from crashing Ticketmaster to boosting the economy in every city she visited to going around the movie studio system for its theatrical concert film. But Swift’s latest power move may be her … Read more

61.7% of insomniacs have this personality trait — and what that means for treatment

61.7% of insomniacs have this personality trait — and what that means for treatment

Exhausted all options for better sleep? You’re not alone. About 12% of Americans experience chronic insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up in the night. Another 30% report occasionally struggling with insomnia. Researchers have identified the “3 Ps” of insomnia — factors believed to trigger and prolong … Read more

Using this ‘inclusion strategy’ can help you lose weight — and means you get to eat dessert

Using this ‘inclusion strategy’ can help you lose weight — and means you get to eat dessert

Goodbye, sundae scaries! Junk food tastes so delicious, but these cravings frequently sabotage diets because they lead to overeating and weight gain. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found a way that you can have your cake — and eat it too! They determined that following a nutritious meal plan that allows … Read more

Researchers make ‘significant discovery’ in treating prostate cancer — what it means for patients

Researchers make ‘significant discovery’ in treating prostate cancer — what it means for patients

Looks like Ozempic isn’t the only diabetes drug that wound up having a secret side hustle. A team of Swedish researchers has discovered that a drug traditionally meant for Type 2 diabetes shows immense promise in keeping prostate cancer at bay. A team of Swedish researchers has discovered that a drug traditionally meant for Type … Read more

Barbie’s feet are getting flatter — here’s what that means for real-world fashion: study

Barbie’s feet are getting flatter — here’s what that means for real-world fashion: study

She’s keeping fashion on its toes by keeping fashionistas off their tiptoes.  In Barbie’s world, real-life glamor girls on-the-go are kicking high heels to the curb, and stepping out in much cozier kicks instead, per a May 2025 report.  The shift is drastic — but it’s fantastic.  Monash University researchers have found that Barbie’s declining … Read more

What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients

What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients

Prostate cancer experts say that former President Joseph R. Biden’s diagnosis is serious. Announced on Sunday by his office, the cancer has spread to his bones. And it is Stage 4, the most deadly of stages for the illness. It cannot be cured. But the good news, prostate cancer specialists said, is that recent advances … Read more

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to weaken limits on some harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized the first-ever national standards. The Biden administration said last year the rules could reduce PFAS exposure for millions of people. It was part of a broader push by … Read more

Gen Z co-opted the smiley face emoji, but beware — it means something totally different to them

Gen Z co-opted the smiley face emoji, but beware — it means something totally different to them

Smiling at Gen Z? Better watch your back. What used to be the universal symbol of warmth and joy has taken a sinister turn — at least in the eyes of Gen Z.  The classic smiley face emoji now means something completely different to those under 30. Instead of conveying happiness, the grinning yellow face … Read more

What this dating app cliche actually means — and why you should swipe left on people who use it

What this dating app cliche actually means — and why you should swipe left on people who use it

U mad, bro? Daters who’ve swiped through the apps have seen it too many times — men who make a point of listing their height right up front, along with the eye-roll-inducing phrase, “because apparently that matters.” Seasoned love-seekers have long mocked the bio cliché as an instant swipe-left — and according to an expert, that’s … Read more

Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General?

Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General?

President Trump said on Wednesday that he would nominate Casey Means, a Stanford-educated doctor turned critic of corporate influence on medicine and health, as surgeon general. Dr. Means, an ally of the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has described becoming disillusioned by establishment medicine. She rose to prominence last year after she and her … Read more