This company wants to replace your Pap smear — and promises its DIY cancer screening is less painful

This company wants to replace your Pap smear — and promises its DIY cancer screening is less painful

Short of shopping for a bikini after the holidays, getting a Pap smear has to be one of the most dreaded parts of a woman’s life. Now, a new device — which was recently approved by the FDA — promises to be the first at-home test for cervical cancer screening. And, according to Teal Health … Read more

‘Modern Family’ star Ariel Winter reveals why she fled LA: ‘Painful’

‘Modern Family’ star Ariel Winter reveals why she fled LA: ‘Painful’

Ariel Winter’s life in LA is behind her. The 27-year-old “Modern Family” alum revealed in a new People cover story published Wednesday that her decision to move away from Los Angeles with her boyfriend, Luke Benward, in 2020 stemmed from dealing with online bullying. “It was just everywhere,” she said. “It was every headline I … Read more

I didn’t sit down for 5 days — how it changed my body, from the good to the painful

I didn’t sit down for 5 days — how it changed my body, from the good to the painful

He took a stand — against sitting. Researchers recommend standing for at least two to four hours during the workday to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. YouTuber Lucas Ball, who goes by Pigmie, took that advice to the extreme and decided not to sit for a week. The rules of the experiment … Read more

I’ve let hundreds of venomous snakes bite me on purpose — it’s painful and put me in a coma but there’s a medical upside

I’ve let hundreds of venomous snakes bite me on purpose — it’s painful and put me in a coma but there’s a medical upside

Snakes don’t rattle him — in fact, he has long invited their bites. Wisconsin herpetologist Tim Friede, 57, spent two decades deliberately injecting himself with more than 650 strategically measured snake venom shots and letting dangerous snakes, including cobras and mambas, bite him over 200 times. “It always burns, and it’s always, always painful,” Friede told Science … Read more

Celeb chef hit with legal threat after denouncing Meghan Markle’s show: ‘Painful to watch’

Celeb chef hit with legal threat after denouncing Meghan Markle’s show: ‘Painful to watch’

Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks claims Netflix has threatened him with legal action after he publicly denounced Meghan Markle’s show, “With Love, Meghan.” The chef — who had previously cooked for King Charles and other royals — famously slammed the Duchess of Sussex’s series, saying it was “terrible” and “painful to watch.” Stocks, 41, had previously … Read more

Liv Tyler reveals Todd Rundgren’s ‘painful’ reaction to finding out Steven Tyler was her biological father

Liv Tyler reveals Todd Rundgren’s ‘painful’ reaction to finding out Steven Tyler was her biological father

Liv Tyler is opening up about her complicated family dynamics. The actress, 47, reflected on how her stepdad, Todd Rundgren, was impacted by discovering her biological father was Steven Tyler. On Monday’s episode of the “Sibling Revelry” podcast, Liv shared that the Nazz musician, 76, took the news “so hard.” Liv Tyler talks Todd Rundgren … Read more

Christie Brinkley blames Billy Joel’s drinking for their ‘painful’ divorce: ‘I never wanted to end things’

Christie Brinkley blames Billy Joel’s drinking for their ‘painful’ divorce: ‘I never wanted to end things’

The Piano Man and the Uptown Girl. Christie Brinkley reflects on her marriage to Billy Joel in her upcoming memoir, “Uptown Girl” (out April 29). In People’s excerpts published Wednesday, the 71-year-old model blamed the singer’s drinking for their divorce. “To be clear, I never wanted to end things with Billy. But his drinking was … Read more

The real-world ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ technology that could mute painful memories

The real-world ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ technology that could mute painful memories

Could science fiction become reality? In 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” Jim Carrey’s character undergoes a memory-erasing procedure to forget his ex. But while the procedure seemed farfetched at the time, technology has gotten us closer to the possibility of wiping painful memories from our minds — or at the very least, making … Read more

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg ‘couldn’t get up by himself’ before death at 22, says director: ‘Really painful to watch’

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg ‘couldn’t get up by himself’ before death at 22, says director: ‘Really painful to watch’

The filmmaker who chronicled Prince Frederik of Luxembourg’s battle with the rare genetic disorder PolG has shared her experience working with the royal, who passed away on Mar. 1 at 22. Commissioned by Frederik’s mother, Princess Julia of Nassau, to helm an educational short film about the disease with Frederik at its center, director Mei … Read more

Caitlin Clark details painful ‘welcome to the’ WNBA moment: ‘Hurt so bad’

Caitlin Clark details painful ‘welcome to the’ WNBA moment: ‘Hurt so bad’

Caitlin Clark’s “welcome to the WNBA moment” was quite painful. The Fever guard, who was selected by Indiana with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, recalled rupturing her eardrum when she was hit on a hard screen during a blowout loss to the Liberty on June 2. “Somebody set a screen on … Read more

‘GMA’ host Lara Spencer reveals painful health update after double surgery to fix college injury

‘GMA’ host Lara Spencer reveals painful health update after double surgery to fix college injury

Lara Spencer is on the mend! The “Good Morning America” co-anchor, 55, revealed why she’s been absent from the program this week — and it has to do with a painful health battle. Spencer took to social media on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and got real with her followers. Posting one photo showing both of her feet … Read more

Your periods are more likely to be painful if you have this seemingly unrelated condition

Your periods are more likely to be painful if you have this seemingly unrelated condition

If your periods are a real pain, something else entirely could be to blame. While there are plenty of reproductive issues that can lead to worse periods — fibroids, endometriosis, and cervical stenosis, to name a few — new research suggests that another issue could be a big reason behind menstrual woes. According to a … Read more

Ashlyn Harris still rattled by ‘biggest lie’ from painful Ali Krieger split

Ashlyn Harris still rattled by ‘biggest lie’ from painful Ali Krieger split

Former USWNT goalie Ashlyn Harris moved on after her and Ali Krieger’s split last October — their divorce proceedings are ongoing — but she still isn’t happy she was labeled a cheater in the public eye. During an appearance on the latest installment of the “Naked Sports with Cari Champion” podcast, Harris explained that it … Read more

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy sobs over ‘painful’ CCTV footage showing singer being carried through hotel lobby before death: ‘He could have been saved’

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy sobs over ‘painful’ CCTV footage showing singer being carried through hotel lobby before death: ‘He could have been saved’

Shocking new footage seemingly capturing Liam Payne’s final moments shows the listless One Direction singer being hauled through the lobby of his Argentinian hotel — an image that left grieving girlfriend Kate Cassidy sobbing about the missed opportunity to avert his tragic death. “Whenever it seems it can’t get more painful for Kate, it gets … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant goes viral for ‘worst’ answer ever: ‘That was painful’

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant goes viral for ‘worst’ answer ever: ‘That was painful’

“Wheel of Fortune” never ceases to amaze its fans. Contestant Will Jordan from Wethersfield, Connecticut gave a botched answer on Monday’s episode that has gone viral. He was one of three former service member who competed on the game show in honor of Veteran’s Day. Jordan started strong in the first game and correctly solved a … Read more

Martha Stewart’s ex-husband slams their ‘painful and abusive’ marriage after she dragged him for cheating in Netflix doc

Martha Stewart’s ex-husband slams their ‘painful and abusive’ marriage after she dragged him for cheating in Netflix doc

Martha Stewart’s ex-husband has something to say after she dragged him through the mud in her Netflix documentary. The lifestyle queen, 83, was married to publisher Andrew (Andy) Stewart from 1961 to 1990. In the recently dropped doc, “Martha,” she accused him of blowing up their marriage with “many different girlfriends” and cheating on her … Read more

Adele left partially deaf from painful rare infection: ‘Worse than childbirth’

Adele left partially deaf from painful rare infection: ‘Worse than childbirth’

Adele is suffering from partial hearing loss after contracting a painful ear infection. The “Easy On Me” hitmaker, 36, told the crowd at her Las Vegas concert Friday that the temporary pain has been the worst she’s ever experienced — even “worse than childbirth.” “I actually have an ear infection, which is actually pretty grim. … Read more

After a painful childhood, Ina Garten followed a recipe for life, joy and marriage

After a painful childhood, Ina Garten followed a recipe for life, joy and marriage

Ina Garten’s first foray into television was a disaster. Martha Stewart’s TV production company approached the beloved culinary personality to host a show following the success of  “The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.” The book, published in 1999, was a surprise best-seller, selling more than 100,000 copies in its first year. Garten recalls in her memoir, “Be … Read more

Read the letter Hoda Kotb wrote to her ‘Today’ colleagues revealing her ‘painful’ exit

Read the letter Hoda Kotb wrote to her ‘Today’ colleagues revealing her ‘painful’ exit

Hoda Kotb is saying goodbye to the “Today” show after 26 years. The anchor revealed on Thursday that she will remain on the NBC program through Jan. 1, 2025. Kotb was joined by her co-hosts when she announced the tearful news, including Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones. Hoda … Read more

Bruce Willis has ‘painful days’ amid dementia battle, daughter Tallulah says

Bruce Willis has ‘painful days’ amid dementia battle, daughter Tallulah says

Tallulah Willis is getting candid about her dad Bruce Willis’ battle with frontotemporal dementia. The 30-year-old shared an update on her father’s condition during a Wednesday appearance on Today, after Hoda Kotb mentioned Tallulah’s touching first-person piece for Vogue in 2023. “I have hopes for my father that I’m so reluctant to let go of,” the “Bandits” actress … Read more