An unidentified person in Arizona came down with an unknown illness that initially caused officials to suspect a diagnosis of Naegleria fowleri — commonly referred to as “brain-eating” amoeba — Phoenix’s Fox 10 reported. However, state health officials have officially ruled out “brain-eating” amoeba after an unknown illness prompted health warnings of the deadly disease. … Read more
The birds and the bees just got a lot more controversial. A sex-positive guidebook marketed for teenagers detailing several sexual acts is causing outrage among parents — some of whom may have led to it getting pulled from some store bookshelves. Originally published in May, “Welcome to Sex: Your No-Silly-Questions Guide to Sexuality, Pleasure and … Read more
This new beauty trend is raising some eyebrows. TikTokers are reaching for the razor to try their hand at DIY facelifts — but experts are warning to proceed with caution. “It’s important to understand that brow hairs can take anywhere between two to six months to fully grow back,” Fides Baldesberger, CEO of Rubis Tweezers, … Read more
It was a real no-body. A UK woman’s holiday display was so lifelike that police mistook it for an actual body, according to a TikTok clip of the mix-up with over 5.9 million views. “Not every day you get blue lights and sirens outside,” reads the caption to the hilarious clip, which was posted last … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. “It is imperative that we … work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.,” … Read more