Chew on this. We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But there is an exception: mastic gum can be digested — and in fact, you’re supposed to … Read more
This trend might come back to bite you. Dentists are gritting their teeth over a bizarre new fad that has adults popping pacifiers like babies, as the self-soothing practice popular in China begins to take hold in the US. “There is a reason we don’t drink out of baby bottles or suck on pacifiers as … Read more
This news might be a little hard to swallow. A recent study out of Israel reveals that the number of times you should be able to swallow in 30 seconds varies significantly by age — and falling short could signal serious health issues. Dysphagia — the medical term for trouble swallowing — can be caused … Read more
Prince Harry is “stunned” by the backlash he received after being named the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYs. The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to be honored at the glitzy July 11 ceremony for his military experience and work on the Invictus Games. The announcement raised many eyebrows, … Read more
The royal family is known to spend their summer holiday at their Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle. Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle may be invited by King Charles to spend some time with the Firm over the season this year. However, this could prove to be burdensome for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according … Read more
There’s no cap to the magic of mushrooms. One recent study found that three fungal strains removed potentially dangerous plastic particles from water. Fungi are also being used to create a novel burger with minimal processing. And “mycotecture” is gaining momentum — using mushrooms and other fungal materials for architectural purposes. In this form of … Read more
He’s a real gumshoe. A doctor is setting the record straight once and for all about an “old wives’ tale” that says that if you swallow a piece of gum, it stays stuck in your stomach for seven years. “I’ve no idea where the myth came from — I can only imagine that it was … Read more
A former model is claiming an agent once advised her to eat cotton balls to stay trim. Speaking with Variety, Esmeralda Seay-Reynolds said she was scouted by Click Model Management in NYC at 15, but the 130-pound Pennsylvania native was dubbed “too mature” — read: too heavy — at the time. After dropping a whopping 20 … Read more