This is rubbish! Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses. There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt … Read more
Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many kitchens — but it might be harmful. A new study found that some of the items contain high levels of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting flame retardants, according to a press release. The peer-reviewed study by researchers at Toxic-Free Future and the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment at … Read more
American women are no longer “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” After years of exaggerated Brazilian butt lifts, ballooning breast implants and over-done facial filler, the pendulum is swinging back to center, according to plastic surgeons who are predicting a “year of great deflation” in 2025. In what has now been dubbed the “De-Kardashian-ification of America” … Read more
Is she fe-lying? Jocelyn Wildenstein, the Swiss socialite known as “Catwoman” due to her extensive plastic surgeries, insists in a new interview that she’s never had any such procedure — and even eschews Botox. “I haven’t had plastic surgery,” the 84-year-old told The Sun Wednesday. “I am scared of what can happen, and I don’t … Read more
A cosmetic surgeon said he would “never touch the BBL procedure with a barge pole” — speaking after Alice Webb became first UK’s first victim. Dr Kasim Usmani, 32, runs his own clinic in central London, and performs procedures like salmon sperm injections and non-surgical nose jobs. But he says the BBL surgery is not … Read more
The scene-iest nightspot in NYC isn’t a club or a restaurant — it’s a parking lot next to a bar in Chinatown. After the go-to spot, located at the corner of Canal and Eldridge, opened as Time Again in late May, it quickly became one of Manhattan’s buzziest hangouts — in part thanks to the open … Read more
A woman has revealed how she spent more than $100K on her teeth after getting botched dental surgery in Turkey. Kim Edwards, from Sydney, had a rhinoplasty in Sydney once before, but it didn’t go according to plan. When she broke her nose, she decided to get it fixed overseas. However, she figured while abroad … Read more
Tamra Judge’s mom is screaming, “That’s my opinion!” After the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star went under the knife for a brow lift, CO2 laser treatment and blue chemical peel that left her looking unrecognizable, her mom, Sandy Baker, had some choice words for her daughter’s recovery. The 57-year-old took to her Instagram stories … Read more
A war is being waged on an obscure facial feature: the nasolabial fold. Celebrities and influencers are aggressively employing PhotoShop, Facetune, plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology to vanquish the common “smile lines” that run from the side of the nose down the side of the mouth. Fans are eagerly joining the fight against what was once … Read more
The glass isn’t always greener. Thought you were being green by buying glass containers? Think again. This so-called eco-friendly vessel component is far less sustainable than people believe, according to scientists at the University of Amherst in Massachusetts. “Despite glass being idealized as being the most sustainable, other packaging types may be more sustainable,” authors … Read more
Grandma is getting a makeover. More mature women — who previously dismissed cosmetic procedures or limited them to face- and eye-lifts — are increasingly going under the knife and needle for dramatic full-body overhauls. “We have had mommy makeovers for years, but esthetic surgery is more accepted in general, so we are seeing heightened interest … Read more
Drinking from plastic bottles may be poisonous to your health — and drinking straight from the tap might save your life. A recent study published in the journal Microplastics found that drinking from plastic bottles may increase blood pressure as a result of microplastics entering the bloodstream. As the name implies, microplastics are small particles of plastic … Read more
A tourist sparked outrage after a video was shared of them appearing to throw a plastic bag into the mouth of a hippo while visiting a wildlife sanctuary. The clip shows a silver car pull up next to a watering hole where a hippo is enjoying a dip. A tourist is then seen hanging out … Read more
BIvalves are packing more than just pearls. High levels of fiberglass have been found inside oysters and mussels for the first time, a new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has revealed. A new study found high levels of fiberglass have been found inside oysters and mussels for the first time. prakasitlalao – … Read more
Have a knife day. Americans have become obsessed with plastic surgery and other means of image enhancement post-pandemic, research shows. Overall demand for cosmetic procedures increased by 5 percent in 2023 over the previous year, with requests for minimally invasive work jumping 7 percent, according to a new report from the American Society of Plastic … Read more
A balanced diet and an active lifestyle are the cornerstones of weight loss, but for those looking to up their efforts to slim down, supplements may provide the metabolic boost they need. Dr. Mark Anton, a plastic surgeon in Orange County, California, recently revealed to SheFinds the six-pack of supplements he recommends to patients looking … Read more
Costco has issued a recall of Tillamook cheese slices after gray and black pieces of plastic were discovered in packs of the popular product. The wholesaler published a letter on its website Saturday saying the recall pertained to 32-ounce packages of Tillamook Monterey Jack and Tillamook Colby Jack cheese slices with a use-by date of … Read more
Life is plastic — not fantastic. Three recent studies highlight the dangers of nanoplastics on health. Microplastics are making their way into various parts of humans’ and animals’ bodies, including the testicles, according to a study published last week in Toxicological Sciences. This has dangerous implications for both male sperm quality and fertility. “Microplastics are … Read more
Ben Affleck made a surprise appearance at the live roast of Tom Brady, but it was Affleck himself who got roasted by fans watching the Netflix special. The Oscar winner, 51, was criticized for his speech that one fan called “unhinged” on X, formerly known as Twitter. Viewers also speculated that Affleck got plastic surgery … Read more
Roxanne, you may want to turn on the red light. Dr. Daniel Barrett, a plastic surgeon from Beverly Hills, California, said that people should be doing “red light therapy every single day” for healthier and younger-looking skin. Barrett posted a video to his TikTok, where he goes by @barrettplasticsurgery, talking about the benefits of red … Read more