Getting older comes with its share of aches, pains — but not every unwelcome change should be blamed on age. In fact, they can sometimes be symptoms of something more serious, including cancer. “Older adults take longer to recognize that a symptom might be serious, in part because they attribute changes to aging rather than … Read more
Look the other way. While most plane passengers usually get pissed off at snoring seatmates and crying babies, on one particular flight, flyers had a totally different bone to pick, having to do with a little pooch. In a short clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), a small dog is comfortably sitting on its owner’s … Read more
What’s worse than spreading a disease? Not even realizing when you’re doing it. Unfortunately, it happens more often than most people think because of simple, everyday behaviors that may seem harmless. Dr. Bruce Hirsch, MD, an attending physician of infectious diseases at Northwell Health, teveals the super common habits that make him squirm because of … Read more
Taking a shot at crime? GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro could be helping people make better choices — and not just with their food. A new study published today in the journal Criminology suggests these medications can actually make people less likely to act violently. Photographee.eu – stock.adobe.com Though GLP-1 agonists are prescribed to … Read more
He couldn’t wait to show them off to his dad. A video of a young boy showing his dad his painted nails is going viral — but for all the right reasons. Mom of two, Siera Bearchell, explained in the caption of a TikTok video with over 1 million views how she was at the … Read more
A new study is challenging the conventional wisdom that a small, daily dose of alcohol might be good for your health. The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, suggests that the safest amount of alcohol to consume is actually none at all. If adults do choose to drink, the team of scientists … Read more
Ear we go again. In yet another plastic surgery trend sparked by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, patients who have dropped the pounds are now longing to plump up their sagging lobes — which, according to plastic surgeons, is a fast and easy way to give ears back their “youthful” appearance. “It seems so random, but … Read more
Potentially deadly sepsis may be more likely in certain patients due to problems in the gut. Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology’s Infectious Disease Research Center used female mouse models to investigate why sepsis outcomes can vary so dramatically. The study, published in the journal Nature, looked at genetically similar mice … Read more
Carmelo Rios, 12, was born a Knicks fan. He was named after former Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony. He’s supported and cheered on his favorite team from as early as he could crawl, alongside his die-hard fan of a father, Felix. And now people around the world are rooting for not only NYC’s beloved home team, … Read more
They’re giving Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn a run for their money. Party animals are now paying to be wedding crashers thanks to a new website that allows couples to fill empty seats ahead of their big day. Not a Wedding Crasher was launched this month by a married couple from San Diego — and … Read more
Sometimes, seeing isn’t believing. Across the country, Americans are losing weight faster than ever thanks to blockbuster obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, with roughly one in eight US adults now turning to GLP-1s to slim down. But for some users, the dramatic physical changes come with an unexpected psychological twist. Users of GLP-1 drugs … Read more
Dating used to be about finding “the one.” Now, for some Gen Z singles, it’s about getting in their reps. A growing number of young New Yorkers and Zoomers nationwide are admitting they’re going on “practice dates” with potential suitors they don’t find attractive — all in the name of becoming better daters. Think of … Read more
Seas the day. Plans are being put forward to create the world’s first-ever “floating city,” which would be powered by nuclear energy and have a capacity of 80,000 – dwarfing the finest cruise ships in the world. Visions of the so-called Freedom Ship have existed since the 1990s, but they have been brought back to … Read more
As millions of soccer fans prepare to descend on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new network of LGBTQ-friendly “Pride Houses” is launching across all 16 host cities. The initiative, called Pride House United 2026, will establish dedicated gathering spaces for LGBTQ fans and athletes throughout the 39-day tournament. A USA fan … Read more
Kurt Russell wasn’t looking for an escape, but found home in the mountains after leaving Los Angeles. Russell, 75, admitted that his ranch life in Colorado allows him to do “the things that I want to do on a day-to-day basis.” “What I want to look at, what I want to be a part of — all the … Read more
You’re never too old to learn something new. A very sweet moment between a granddaughter and her grandparents has gone viral for all the right reasons. Content creator Francesca Rietti posted a video of her sitting down at a computer with her 102-year-old grandfather and 89-year-old grandmother to teach them how to use Uber Eats, … Read more
movie review BACKROOMS Running time: 105 minutes. Rated R (some violent content, language, bloody images). In theaters. Hollywood trembles in fear of the havoc the internet has wrought and will continue to wreak on its core business. Execs wake up in a cold sweat from a nightmare that blockbusters have been replaced by 30-second TikTok … Read more
It was the pedi crime of the century. A passenger has been slammed online for engaging in an invasive, unhygienic act while in the sky. “Lady next to me on flight started picking at the dead skin on her BARE FEET,” her seatmate ranted about the in-flight infraction in a Reddit post with nearly 300 … Read more
When Savahnah Pierre got breast implants last year, all her friends kept asking whether she was happy with the procedure and how she liked them — so she decided to show and tell all at once. Pierre, 28, invited twenty of her closest friends to a themed party: her boob job reveal. “I thought, why … Read more
Beggars can’t be choosers at Costco. Fed-up employees at the big box store are ripping customers for getting taken advantage of the free samples, claiming that some even have the nerve to request customizations. The issue came to light via a Reddit thread where disgruntled employees ranted about these entitled freeloaders, along with other grocery … Read more