They’re not going all the way — but they’re definitely not staying in their lane, either. Enter the world of “soft swapping,” the eyebrow-raising relationship trend turning heads on TikTok and turning up on Hulu’s steamy series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” At the center of the sultry storm is Taylor Frankie Paul — … Read more
Bach to the future: Neuroscientist says a centuries-old classical tune could be the secret to crushing your to-do list. To instantly get in the zone, Friederike Fabritius, MS, author of “The Brain-Friendly Workplace,” swears by listening to “Goldberg Variations.” The hour-and-a-half-long 1741 classical piece by Johann Sebastian Bach has been her go-to concentration hack for … Read more
Krispy Kreme on Thursday said it is pausing a planned rollout of selling doughnuts in McDonald’s locations nationwide. The doughnut chain said it is “reassessing the deployment schedule together with McDonald’s while it works to achieve a profitable business model for all parties.” Krispy Kreme sells doughnuts in more than 2,400 McDonald’s restaurants as of the end … Read more
Egg-stra, egg-stra! Scientists have revealed the best way to store your precious breakfast orbs — and it’s not the way they’re packaged now. Turns out, laying eggs on their side — not storing them upright — is the best way to keep them from cracking, according to MIT researchers. MIT researchers say the secret to … Read more
Need a hand? An estimated 10% of people in the world are left-handed — and suffer from a societal bias than spans back centuries. Now, a new study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin has more bad news for people who prefer humanity’s less popular hand. New research shows lefties are more likely to have … Read more
Forget receding hairlines — women these days want it all gone. Women are more attracted to bald men, according to a new study commissioned by infidelity networking site Illicit Encounters, per the Daily Mail. The company, which proudly advertises itself as a place for married people wanting to have an affair, surveyed 2,000 women to … Read more
What’s the secret to happiness? If you ask a Finn, it might just start with an outdoor hike followed by a cold plunge. Finland has once again clinched the top spot on the World Happiness Report — for the eighth year in a row — leaving the rest of us to wonder what kind of … Read more
Quinta Brunson was shameless over that Jeremy Allen White comment. While on the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, “Saturday Night Live” member Ego Nwodim asked White, 34, if he saw the most recent episode in which “we shouted you out in [Quinta Brunson’s] monologue.” In fact, “The Bear” star did hear … Read more
Using semaglutide injections, scientists were able to reverse life-threatening cases of liver disease in a new clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Semaglutide, which is traditionally a treatment for type 2 diabetes, was given to participants who had been diagnosed with a life-threatening form of liver disease called metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis … Read more
Mushroom coffee is gaining ground as a substitute for the morning caffeine fix. While drinking mushrooms might not sound like the most appealing thing in the world, the trend has attracted attention for its array of health benefits and added energy boost. Mushroom coffee proponents have said it promotes better sleep — plus provides more energy, improves focus, … Read more
Work smarter, not harder. Much to many people’s surprise, various foods can be cooked solely using a microwave. And is it safe? According to a Harvard study, the answer is yes. Regardless of how they’re cooked, some nutrients in food will break down once exposed to heat. The good news for microwave lovers — they … Read more
When Lauren Isler first heard about “CoComelon,” an addictively popular animated streaming series that reportedly hooks toddlers on its bright colors, loud music and characters sporting oversized heads and googly eyes, she didn’t think twice about letting her young son watch. However, the Virginia influencer, who posts as @MamasandMesses on Instagram, quickly noticed how overstimulated … Read more
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known to have a direct impact on heart attack and stroke risk — but a new study has revealed its surprising link to brain health. In a large, randomized trial, researchers led by First Hospital of China Medical University discovered that “intensive blood pressure control” resulted in a 15% … Read more
It’s all love between the Lennon brothers. Sean Ono Lennon reposted a message on his Instagram Stories Monday that seemingly shut down rumors of tension between Sean, 49, and his half-brother Julian Lennon, 62. The message, shared by the fan account “ceoofjohnlennon,” read, “Here, we do not accept comparisons and erroneous creations of fights about … Read more
The annual cancer statistics report from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) — which was published in the journal Cancer on Monday, April 21 — shows some signs of progress in America’s fight against the disease. Overall, rates of new cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths have declined. Between 2018 and 2022, cancer death rates have decreased by 1.7% … Read more
Lizard venom has played a crucial part in helping humans take a bite out of diabetes and obesity. The Gila monster is a large, magnificent, and venomous desert-dwelling reptile found throughout the southwestern US and Mexico. A toxic bite from the Gila can cause searing pain, loss of consciousness, and in rare cases, death. However, … Read more
Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules. Researchers from Maharishi International University (MIU), the University of Siegen, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences studied the effectiveness of transcendental meditation, which is a program where people silently repeat a … Read more
Oh, Brandy? Fifty years later, i’s hard to hear “Mandy” — Barry Manilow’s first No. 1 that topped the charts in January 1975 — any other way. But the woman who came and gave without taking was originally named “Brandy.” Told he needed a “career-making single,” Barry Manilow came up with “Mandy,” his first No. … Read more
” player=”a1544410-263d-447d-861c-70e017e7e478″ platform=”ex-co” mediasource=”jw-player” /] Sometimes, the right price comes at an even better cost. Kate Steinberg, a former contestant on “The Price is Right,” revealed some behind-the-scenes conditions that viewers don’t see after you win big on the game show. In December, the TikToker walked away from the CBS series with a brand new … Read more
It might be time to brush up on your oral health. You probably know that inadequate toothbrushing can increase your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. A new study out of Australia also found a surprising link between poor oral hygiene and body aches, migraines and stomach pain — especially in women. … Read more