These 3 ingredients are banned in the UK over health concerns — but not in the US

These 3 ingredients are banned in the UK over health concerns — but not in the US

No, it’s not a pigment of your imagination. The UK’s regulations on food additives are generally stricter than the US’ because Britain takes a proactive approach to food safety, requiring additives to be proven safe before approval and banning those with potential risks. The US takes a more reactive stance, permitting additives until they are … Read more

‘SNL’ alum Devon Walker opens up about sudden exit from ‘toxic’ show ahead of new season

‘SNL’ alum Devon Walker opens up about sudden exit from ‘toxic’ show ahead of new season

“Saturday Night Live” star Devon Walker has opened up about his sudden exit from the show after only three seasons. The comedian, who called the popular sketch comedy “toxic as hell” upon announcing his departure last week, discussed why the series “doesn’t need to be that way” during an interview with Variety published Wednesday, Sept. … Read more

Singles are dating until they’re ‘hating’ to make break ups easier —here’s how to tell if this toxic trend is happening in your relationship

Singles are dating until they’re ‘hating’ to make break ups easier —here’s how to tell if this toxic trend is happening in your relationship

The “Date Them ’Til You Hate Them Theory” isn’t about stormy splits — it’s about slowly ghosting your way out of love.  The buzzy breakup strategy is racking up views on TikTok, though relationship pros say it could be downright toxic. The trend traces back to creator Meg Neil (@themegneil), who went viral after spilling … Read more

Why gel nail polish is banned in Europe starting today — but not in the US

Why gel nail polish is banned in Europe starting today — but not in the US

Toxic topcoat? Beginning September 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails an ultra-glossy sheen and a quick dry time under UV or LED light. However, it has been deemed toxic in the EU after several studies have shown that … Read more

Devon Walker explains the truth behind his ‘SNL’ exit after calling the show ‘toxic’

Devon Walker explains the truth behind his ‘SNL’ exit after calling the show ‘toxic’

Devon Walker has a full explanation for why he’s leaving “Saturday Night Live.” “To be frank, I guess the best way I put it is like me and the show kind of looked at each other and we decided together that it was time to go our separate ways,” the comedian, 34, said in an … Read more

Toxic stepmother tries to sabotage stepson’s engagement by doing the unthinkable: ‘Get a restraining order’

Toxic stepmother tries to sabotage stepson’s engagement by doing the unthinkable: ‘Get a restraining order’

You would think that family would always have each other’s back — but unfortunately for one newly engaged guy, his own stepmother had selfish intentions when she tried to sabotage one of the happiest days of his life. The Gen Zer took to the r/AITA forum on Reddit to vent — which has since been … Read more

‘Control freak’ Ellen DeGeneres was a nightmare to work for, Emmy-winning staffer reveals: ‘A lot of crying in the hallways’

‘Control freak’ Ellen DeGeneres was a nightmare to work for, Emmy-winning staffer reveals: ‘A lot of crying in the hallways’

Greg Fitzsimmons is setting the record straight on his former boss. The comedian, 59, worked on the first two years of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which debuted in 2003. “She was rough,” Fitzsimmons admitted about the show’s host, Ellen DeGeneres, while on the “We Might Be Drunk” podcast Tuesday. “She was the C-word.” Greg Fitzsimmons … Read more

Devon Walker announces ‘SNL’ exit after 3 seasons, calls it ‘toxic as hell’

Devon Walker announces ‘SNL’ exit after 3 seasons, calls it ‘toxic as hell’

The first one bites the dust. Comedian Devon Walker has announced his exit from “Saturday Night Live” after three seasons, just days after creator Lorne Michaels teased a Season 51 cast shakeup. Walker, 34, shared the surprising news on Instagram Monday night. He compared his job on the NBC sketch comedy show to a relationship, … Read more

‘Monkey-barring’ is a toxic, new dating trend — here’s why experts call it ‘cheating’

‘Monkey-barring’ is a toxic, new dating trend — here’s why experts call it ‘cheating’

Quit monkeying around when it comes to the feelings and hearts of your lovers, experts say. Everyone knows at least one person in their life who’s never single — and swings from one beau to the next without missing a beat. Dating pros call it “monkey-barring” or “monkey-branching” — which is the act of clinging … Read more

‘Nightmare’ warning about extremely popular but ‘toxic’ bedroom item — as woman is forced to wear full PPE in her home

‘Nightmare’ warning about extremely popular but ‘toxic’ bedroom item — as woman is forced to wear full PPE in her home

Here’s something that will keep you up at night. A TikTokker has revealed hidden dangers that could be lurking in plain sight in your bedroom. “There have been so many lawsuits about this. It’s kind of insane that this is a thing,” explained a woman who goes by Kezi, who was covered in head-to-toe personal … Read more

Nicola Peltz’s friend slams Brooklyn Beckham’s ‘toxic’ family as she fiercely defends the couple

Nicola Peltz’s friend slams Brooklyn Beckham’s ‘toxic’ family as she fiercely defends the couple

Nicola Peltz’s close friend, Rebecca Faria, has her back. Faria weighed in on Peltz, 30 and her husband, Brooklyn Beckham’s ongoing feud with his famous family on Instagram Wednesday, calling the Beckhams “toxic” and accusing them of putting out “fake” stories about the couple. The friend commented on Peltz and Beckham’s joint Aug. 11 Instagram … Read more

I went blind after drinking a tainted cocktail while traveling — the scary threat you’ve never heard of

I went blind after drinking a tainted cocktail while traveling — the scary threat you’ve never heard of

There could be an undetectable poison lurking in your vacation cocktail. A Canadian woman is warning social media users after she lost her eyesight from sipping a stealthily toxic cocktail overseas — and she says she’s one of the lucky ones. In December, seven tourists were hospitalized in Fiji after drinking tainted booze at a … Read more

Severe ‘allergies’ forced woman to leave the US — foreign diets had a shocking effect on her body

Severe ‘allergies’ forced woman to leave the US — foreign diets had a shocking effect on her body

The life of an American woman suffering from a mysterious illness has been transformed ever since she left the US. Over the course of three years, Bee, who uses the diminutive moniker online, endured countless bouts of anaphylaxis, hives and stomach aches triggered by the sort of foods that most Americans love, including cheese, wheat … Read more

The troubling truth behind ‘toxic’ chemicals found on receipts — and whether they’re actually killing you: doctor

The troubling truth behind ‘toxic’ chemicals found on receipts — and whether they’re actually killing you: doctor

QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, I recently saw a viral video claiming the ATO is “killing us softly” through thermal receipts – apparently they’re coated in BPA and other hormone-disrupting chemicals. As someone who handles receipts at work all day (shoutout to retail life), I’m now kind of freaked out. Should we be worried about the … Read more

I’m a doctor — 3 toxic items in your bedroom that you should throw out ASAP, follow my 2-year rule

I’m a doctor — 3 toxic items in your bedroom that you should throw out ASAP, follow my 2-year rule

Forget the monster in your closet — the real nightmare in your bedroom is lurking in plain sight. A Harvard-trained doctor is sounding the alarm, warning that everyday items in your sleeping quarters may be teeming with chemicals, critters and other hidden hazards. In a recent Instagram video, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist, revealed … Read more

The shocking number of microplastics you may be inhaling every day — it’s 100 times more than previously thought

The shocking number of microplastics you may be inhaling every day — it’s 100 times more than previously thought

Nowhere is safe from microplastics. A new study has found that humans inhale far more microplastics than previously thought, more than 70,000 particles each day in an indoor environment — and many of them are tiny enough to penetrate our organ tissue. Microplastics are tiny particles less than 5 millimeters in size that break off … Read more

Toxic mother-in-law shocks livid bride by wearing inappropriate dress to wedding

Toxic mother-in-law shocks livid bride by wearing inappropriate dress to wedding

Oh no, she didn’t. When you marry someone — unfortunately, you also marry their family. Dealing with a monster of a mother-in-law after you say your “I do’s” is one thing, but having to put up with their shenanigans on the day of your wedding is another kind of evil. That’s exactly what happened to … Read more

Grow up in the ‘60s or ‘70s? This ‘dangerously high’ exposure may have put your brain at risk

Grow up in the ‘60s or ‘70s? This ‘dangerously high’ exposure may have put your brain at risk

Prepare to fume. Leaded gasoline was widely used as car fuel in the US from the 1920s until the 1970s — it was phased out because it was found to be harmful to the environment and human health. It’s taken decades for the extent of lead’s toxicity to be fully understood. A new study adds … Read more

New tool can remove nearly all of a cancer-causing ‘forever chemical’ from water — in just 5 minutes

New tool can remove nearly all of a cancer-causing ‘forever chemical’ from water — in just 5 minutes

Your tap water’s dirty little secret might have just met its match. Scientists have engineered a high-tech filter that strips toxic “forever chemicals” from drinking water in a matter of minutes. Better yet, the new tool glows on contact with contamination, serving as both a purifier and an real-time monitoring system. Research suggests the majority … Read more