The toxic chemicals known as PFAS are lurking in your house right now — and you’re probably inviting more of them in every day. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluorinated substances, are present in a wide range of everyday items found in most households. The chemicals — frequently referred to as “forever chemicals” due to … Read more
There’s something in the water — and you should get it out. Scientists have sounded the alarm about the group of toxic chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they persist in water, plants, soil and elsewhere in the environment — including animal and human bodies. … Read more
Parenthood can be harder than a mother — and this mom absolutely hates it. Transforming her social media profile into a virtual confessional booth, an overwhelmed and overworked single parent has openly voiced her unabashed detestation for motherhood. And while confounded cyber critics are scolding the disgruntled mama for her off-color comments — calling her “toxic,” “pathetic” … Read more
What’s spookier than being ghosted? Being trapped in a sticky web of manipulation and toxicity. Spider-webbing — a brutal concoction of manipulation tactics like breadcrumbing, gaslighting, love bombing and “therapy baiting,” or the veil of therapy attendance as a way to appeal to partners — is the latest dating trend that’s every single’s worst nightmare this … Read more
This beauty is a beast. Often sold in nurseries and garden centers as “dead man’s bells” or “witches’ gloves,” the common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a popular addition to many landscapes. Its pretty flowers come in various shades of pink, purple, white and yellow. Originally from Europe and North Africa, it can now be seen … Read more
A new behavior trend that is sweeping social media has been called out for being “toxic” and “selfish” – but could you be doing it without even realizing? What started out as a simple soup recipe has morphed into a heated online debate over a certain “toxic” behavior that many are guilty of committing online. … Read more
Researchers may have discovered a sixth taste. In addition to sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami, scientists have named another category of taste that responds to ammonium chloride, a chemical commonly found in Scandinavian candy. Researchers from USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences found evidence of a sixth taste after investigating the taste buds … Read more
Well, well, well. New research from the University of New Mexico warns that water from many wells and community water systems across the US contains unsafe levels of known or suspected carcinogens — and calls for infrastructure upgrades. The shocking paper was published last month in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology following … Read more
Where there’s smoke there’s fired. Not sure if you’re going to get the boot? No fear. A New York comedian has revealed the telltale signs that someone is about to get sacked — which include keeping tabs on an employee’s every move. A video detailing these “fire alarms” currently boasts 5.1 million views on TikTok. … Read more
These products may be freshening up your home — but at what cost? A new study, published Tuesday in Chemosphere, found household cleaning products may release hundreds of hazardous compounds that could linger in the air for months, so it’s recommended to buy “green,” fragrance-free cleaners. Scientists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed 30 common … Read more
They were at Poehler opposites. A tense exchange between former “Saturday Night Live” costars Amy Poehler and Jimmy Fallon has gone viral after the late-night show host was accused of creating a toxic work environment for his employees. The heated interaction, which was posted to X ( formerly Twitter), was initially covered in Tina Fey’s … Read more
Jimmy Fallon took to Zoom on Thursday to offer a groveling apology to his “Tonight Show” staffers after reports surfaced of his toxic workplace behavior — but fans aren’t buying it. One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, pointed to a line the 48-year-old TV host allegedly said during the all-hands meeting: “It’s embarrassing … Read more
It could be the the straw that broke the eco-worrier’s back. Paper straws might not be the “eco-friendly” drinking tube they’ve been promoted to be: Belgium researchers have found that these so-called “green” utensils are toxic and therefore potentially worse for the environment than their much-vilified plastic counterparts, according to a new study published in the … Read more
Actress Tori Spelling has had a tumultuous year. In addition to breaking up with husband Dean McDermott and living in an RV, the former “Beverly Hills, 90210” actress revealed she was hospitalized on Thursday and was seen leaving a medical facility on Sunday covered in bruises. Spelling did not disclose what her current ailment is … Read more
She could feel it in her gut. An influencer is speaking out about how her body physically “rejected” the man she was convinced would be her future husband — but who turned out to be just another toxic boyfriend. Lyss Boss, host of the podcast Date Yourself Instead, is claiming that the stress of being with her … Read more
Guzzling too much water can make you seriously ill and could, in rare instances, even be deadly. An Indiana mother of two died last month after consuming an estimated 64 ounces of water in just 20 minutes — that’s how much water the average human should gulp in one day. Known as water toxicity — which hospitalized … Read more
Maybe you remember the “life-threatening” Tide Pod challenge of 2018, in which people were dared to eat the laundry detergent, leading to several deaths. Now there’s an “insane” new online trend that might be even more dangerous: consuming borax, a laundry powder and pesticide. A handful of TikTok videos show people “jumping on the borax … Read more
Crystal Hefner was just 21 years old when she met Hugh Hefner, 81, at the Playboy mansion’s infamous Halloween party, which was known for its guest list of celebrities and scantily clad models. He asked her to move in with him — and his 18-year-old twin girlfriends, Karissa and Kristina Shannon — days later. “It was very, very … Read more
Hugh Hefner’s widow Crystal is baring all — but not in the same way she has in the past. Hefner’s past paramour is set to tell all about the “toxic objectification and misogyny” she endured while living in the famed Playboy Mansion. Crystal Hefner, 37, admitted in the past that she lied about her true … Read more
She was like rain on her friend’s wedding day. A woman is being labeled “selfish” and “toxic” online after “ruining” her friend’s wedding during her maid of honor speech because she believed that her relationship had destroyed their friendship. Apparently, hell hath no fury like a bridesmaid scorned. The allegedly jilted bestie detailed her purported … Read more