Your high-tech water filter could become a thing of the past. A recent study shows that Moringa oleifera, an ancient herbal plant known as the “tree of life,” can remove microplastics from water. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University found that moringa seeds, native to India and other … Read more
United Airlines likes big cabins — but that means big price increases. On Tuesday, the airline behemoth released its new cabin designs, which will include an increased number of premium seats with fewer options in the standard coach section, as reported by CNBC. According to the Robb Report, United Airlines will add 250 aircraft — … Read more
These brows are taking a beating. In 2016, microblading was the beauty world’s much-coveted golden ticket, offering full, semi-permanent, perfect eyebrows without the daily pencil fill-in grind, and salons were buzzing with early adopters eager to get the ultimate status symbol. “The idea of not having to fill in my brows sounded so exciting at … Read more
Get back, Jojo. “Saturday Night Live” alum Kevin Nealon has revealed how Paul McCartney ditched him during the show’s star-studded 50th anniversary celebration back in February. Nealon, who was a main cast member on “SNL” from 1986 to 1995, began by sharing a cordial interaction he had with the former Beatle during the Lorne Michaels-created … Read more
What the pluck? As if your 40s weren’t maddening enough, your hair starts having its own midlife crisis — graying, thinning and popping up in the oddest places. Hair today — and still there tomorrow. Unwanted strands can crop up in unexpected places during menopause due to hormonal changes. Vitalina – stock.adobe.com “It is completely … Read more
A mom flying from NYC to Zurich learned the hard way that business class isn’t always baby-friendly — at least according to one furious seatmate. Reddit’s notorious AITA forum got a fresh flap when a user (@stone2891) shared how her baby was deemed unwelcome in the business-class seat she paid for. The drama kicked off … Read more
Famed biohacker Bryan Johnson is giving new meaning to the term “sperm washing.” Sperm washing is a lab technique that isolates healthy, active little guys from seminal fluid and debris for use in fertility procedures like intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). As part of his quest for eternal life, Johnson said he … Read more
Get rid of that junk. The change in seasons means it’s time to swap out shirts for sweaters in your closet, reorganize and declutter items around your home. While it’s an annoying task to take on that you’ve most likely been putting off since the first sight of a pumpkin appeared this fall, luckily, home … Read more
Miley Cyrus knows it would be a climb to get rid of this item. Five years after finalizing her divorce from ex-husband Liam Hemsworth, the singer is still holding onto something sentimental from their relationship. “I literally have a dress that I had on when I met my ex-husband, and then I have my dress … Read more
He smelt terrible. A Louisiana man had to shower three times to rid himself of the stench of the world’s smelliest food, as detailed in a viral Instagram clip with over 9 million views. “That is by far the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tried in my life,” James Ellingsworth told Jam Press of the … Read more
Oh no, he didn’t. A woman’s boyfriend didn’t tell her he quit his job — and then accused her of being unsupportive when she didn’t want to pay the full rent they once split. The frustrated girlfriend took to the r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC Reddit forum to vent about her situation — which has since been deleted. This … Read more
They’re in your household products, your beer — and even your drinking water. Luckily, a recent study has found a way to rid your body of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — commonly known as “forever chemicals” due to their lingering presence in the environment and human body. And all you have to do is … Read more
In his first meeting with top executives from PepsiCo, W.K. Kellogg, General Mills and other large companies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, bluntly told them that a top priority would be eliminating artificial dyes from the nation’s food supply. At the Monday meeting, Mr. Kennedy emphasized that it was a “strong desire and … Read more
Get ready for an attitude adjustment. Being a “negative person” or a “positive person” isn’t set in stone — and using a really simple trick that anyone can learn could change your mood, your perspective and even your whole life, according to a brain training specialist. It was certainly a game-changer for Emilie Leyes, who … Read more
It wasn’t a complete accident that John Lennon had an affair with May Pang. From September 1973 to 1975, the Beatles icon went on his so-called “Lost Weekend,” which involved an 18 month-long binge of sex, drugs and booze. Elliot Mintz, who was close friends with Lennon and Ono, told The Post while promoting his … Read more
JetBlue is looking to cut costs, and to do so they’re taking away one perk for economy flyers. The airline has dished out new menus for transatlantic flights with a shocking update: there will no longer be hot meals for passengers in economy. There will no longer be hot meals for passengers in economy on … Read more
Could om take the edge off of ouch? A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation is an effective strategy for pain relief. The research, published in Biological Psychiatry, analyzed pain signatures in MRI scans to determine the relationship between mindfulness and the body’s experience of pain. When asked to rate their pain, participants trained in mindfulness … Read more
Women with menstrual cramps may relish this home remedy — pickle juice. “Drinking pickle juice for menstrual cramps can be effective due to its high electrolyte content, particularly sodium and potassium, which can help ease muscle cramps,” California ER doctor Joe Whittington said on TikTok last week. He added: “The vinegar in pickle juice may … Read more
A Mack truck smashed into Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg as he crossed an England street in the ’80s, propelling him into a street sign and launching a 40-year battle with back pain. Finally, last year, he had had enough. The Upper West Side pianist — who served as lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s … Read more
Is this the sea-cret to clear skin? Acne sufferers may benefit from following a Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements derived from algae, a new study out of Germany finds. The research, published Wednesday in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, followed 60 people who had suffered from mild to moderate acne for years. Participants … Read more