Her makeup is lastin’ longer than 9 to 5. New York dermatologist Dr. Connie Yang is sharing why you shouldn’t sleep with makeup on, even though music legend Dolly Parton does. “Wearing makeup to bed on a regular basis can lead to a variety of skin issues,” Yang, a cosmetic dermatologist at PFrankMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod … Read more
Hold the phone — or don’t, actually. Taking your cell phone into the bathroom to entertain yourself on the toilet may not be such a good idea, according to a Stanford- and Harvard-trained gastroenterologist. In a video posted to TikTok over the summer, Dr. Saurabh Sethi revealed that scrolling on social media while doing your … Read more
Her love life is pregnant with possibility. Megan Dowling, a 24-year-old new mom from Atlanta, Georgia, has found love again after being left by the baby’s father when she was 19 weeks pregnant. Dowling, a hairstylist, has been dating someone new for two months and she said he’s ready to be her baby’s stepdad. She … Read more
You probably wouldn’t be able to walk a mile in this family’s shoes. Some members of a family in Turkey walk in a way that has baffled scientists and challenges the world’s understanding of human evolution — on all fours, using the palms of their hands in a “bear crawl.” The Ulas family was first … Read more
One in six Americans still find sand in their clothes at least a week after going to the beach, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who go to the beach often found that even those who live near the beach don’t tire of it — in fact, they enjoy it nearly as … Read more
Make sure these tips don’t fly under the radar. A New York-based flight attendant has revealed the five things she would never do before or on a flight, including scuba diving prior to takeoff or booking tickets through a third-party site. “When I’m flying anywhere international or anywhere that’s far, I’m not gonna use their … Read more
Nothing is free — except in this household. A parenting expert has revealed a controversial parenting tactic — giving her kids an allowance, even if they don’t do chores. Kirsty Ketley — who with her husband Stu has two children, Ella, 10, and Leo, 6 — gives both of her kids $2.50 a week, but … Read more
An Australian former paramedic is cautioning parents against treating kids under 4 to marshmallows due to choking risks. In a video posted online last week, Nikki Jurcutz explained that the pillowy candy’s “round shape means they could completely block off the entire airway.” “When [marshmallows] are wet, they become sticky and more difficult to swallow … Read more
Respect your elders! Age discrimination is a serious issue that must be confronted in the Big Apple — especially as the number of residents ages 65 and up is expected to continue climbing, according to a new report. “Older adults and people of color have experienced disproportionate illness and death during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the … Read more
The dirty tooth about brushing your teeth in the shower is it’s not doctor recommended. Dr. Payal Bhalla, lead dentist and clinical director of Quest Dental in England, recently explained that trying to kill two birds with one stone in the shower could actually lead to health problems. The first issue with brushing your teeth in … Read more
This won’t make anyone green with envy. Experts are warning of the adverse effects of allowing gel manicures to “grow out” just to save some cash. “Who doesn’t like gel nails, especially in the summer in a pair of sandals?” podiatrist Keira Moore told The Sun on Thursday. “Spoiler… it’s podiatrists.” Gel polish often lasts … Read more
Ken Jennings has been a staple of “Jeopardy!” since he won 74 consecutive games back in 2004. Now the 49-year-old former contestant has been co-hosting the long-running game show alongside Mayim Bialik since the late, great Alex Trebek passed in November 2020. However, Jennings said he wouldn’t have picked himself for the job if he … Read more
White isn’t the only color to avoid at a wedding. In some cultures, it’s actually customary for certain members of the wedding party to don red, as a symbol of marital prosperity. But to some folks, red can signal something quite unsavory. Wedding planners Georgie Mitchell and Bethany Smith, based in the UK, revealed on … Read more
A man has been slammed in an online parenting forum after he admitted to changing his adopted son’s name after the birth of his biological ‘miracle’ baby. He believes that his firstborn ‘blood’ son should carry down the family name as it’s ‘gone back five generations.’ “It’s better to give the biological son the family name.” Taking to the thread, the … Read more
He’s gone. Ben “Mintzy” Mintz is no longer employed by Barstool Sports. And our national nightmare is over, right? If you don’t know the name, Mintz is a Barstool Sports personality who, though sober, could be a plausible stand-in for John Blutarsky in an “Animal House” remake. He’s a goofy but endearing overgrown Southern frat … Read more
Meghan Markle’s participation trophy case is starting to fill up. It was announced Monday that she’ll receive the 2023 Women of Vision award from famed feminist Gloria Steinem next month. Perhaps the committee behind the Women of Vision could benefit from a trip to the optometrist. According to a new tax filing made public last … Read more
Brushing your teeth in the shower might sound like a time-efficient multitasking hygiene routine, but dentists throughout North America are letting the public know this is a risky way to clean those pearly whites. What’s wrong with brushing your teeth in the shower? Dental professionals are naming three reasons, and they’re concerned around high temperatures changing toothbrush bristles, … Read more
Your morning routine may be harming your smile. Dentists say that it’s actually best to brush your teeth before having breakfast. “Brushing your teeth before breakfast not only helps to remove this accumulation of plaque from your teeth, but it also gets your saliva production working,” Dr. Sam Jethwa, vice president of the British Academy of … Read more
It’s been a year since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars — and the banned actor’s award still doesn’t have his name on it. Janet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, told The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast that Smith, 54, may be prohibited from the show or any … Read more
Forty-two years after she first told the world “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” in her Tony-winning role as Effie White in “Dreamgirls,” Jennifer Holliday is still here, folks. But now her signature number has a completely different meaning for the 62-year-old diva, who has overcome weight struggles, career setbacks and a multiple … Read more