Now this is a “dog”-gone shame — faux real. Fashionistas on the market for an inexpensive, cruelty-free accessory might be barking up the wrong tree if they purchase the same necklace as a dissatisfied Temu customer, who claims the pendant on her costume jewelry is actually a rank animal’s tooth. “What the hell, Temu? What the hell?” … Read more
If sugar is always your jam, your DNA may be to blame. An international team of researchers says that a genetic variation in our ability to digest certain sugars may influence how much we like sweet foods — and how much we consume. The scientists are pointing the finger at the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) gene, which … Read more
Caitlin Alsop was 23 when a rash kept cropping up on her face. It happened for months and was the only ailment — she was otherwise a “typical, healthy” woman in her early 20s. But the rash was a sign that something deadly had been brewing inside of her body. “I went to a couple of … Read more
If you’re feeling down, donut grab that pastry for comfort. Consuming too much sugar can cause your blood sugar to spike and then crash, spurring feelings of sluggishness and exhaustion. Instead, dietitians are revealing six healthy foods that can lift your spirits — pumpkin seeds, fatty fish, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate. … Read more
Brace yourselves, parents — some children are receiving crisp $100 bills and fancy jewelry, à la Louis Vuitton, from the Tooth Fairy. “That was her first baby tooth that she lost, and the process was uncomfortable for her, so we decided to give her the extra Tooth Fairy experience,” UK mom Chidera Nig, 32, told … Read more
A man who had his broken tooth pulled was told by doctors he was suffering from a bad strain of the flu — only to reveal to TikTok that he actually had a full-body, blood infection that led to a 7-month medical odyssey. Ohio native Brandon Baker, reportedly in his 20s, was driving to work … Read more
Caitlin Alsop had been enjoying a “quiet dinner” with friends when her life, very suddenly, turned upside down. In the days prior, the 27-year-old Australian woman had felt “a bit” under the weather – but after consulting her doctor, he was convinced she simply had the flu. “And so I just took it really easy. … Read more
One in six Americans eat dessert every day, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans evenly split 100 per state found that those from Tennessee are most likely to eat dessert every day (25%), followed by those from Colorado, Louisiana and North Carolina (22% each). On average, respondents crave something sweet at 2:30 … Read more
Losing your first tooth is a big deal for most kids. And for parents, many want to mark the occasion with an extra special visit from the tooth fairy. When Frankie’s daughter lost her first baby tooth, she knew she had to ensure the milestone would be remembered forever. The mom-of-three filmed the moment her six-year-old daughter lost her first … Read more
Brace yourself — a new “miracle” drug that could regrow your own teeth is in the works. Researchers in Japan are currently working on a medication that would allow people to grow a new set of teeth, with a clinical trial slated for July 2024, the country’s national daily, The Mainichi, recently reported. “The idea … Read more
Footage of Bruce Willis’ 68th birthday celebration set off alarm bells after fans noticed that the star appeared to be missing a tooth in the video. The touching clip had been posted by the 68-year-old’s ex-wife Demi Moore on Sunday, just a month after it came out that the “Die Hard” star was suffering from … Read more
When Steven Cohen’s eldest daughter Lily lost her first tooth, he — or, rather, the Tooth Fairy — left $20 under her pillow. Not because the Upper West Side dad has money to burn, but because in today’s increasingly cash-free society, finding small bills lying around the house was like, well, pulling teeth. “I didn’t … Read more