Stroke incidence more than doubled among young adults in a recent study. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati analyzed data from 2,076 first-ever strokes among adults ages 20–54 in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region from 1993-1994 to 2020. Over those three decades, the incidence increased from about 34 to 62 strokes per 100,000 people per … Read more
They’ve got great taste. As New York’s fashion flock descends on runways and afterparties this season, one sweet theme keeps coming through: Food-themed clothes and accessories. Cult Gaia’s Grape Clutch outside the brand’s New York Fashion Week show. Getty Images Outside the Cult Gaia show at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday, influencers … Read more
Hot dogs have long been one of America’s cheapest comfort foods, but now some restaurants are pushing them into luxury territory, with caviar, Wagyu beef and eye-popping price tags. At Pawn Shop Sports Bar & Kitchen in Hollywood, Executive Chef Tony Messina is serving a house-made Wagyu hot dog that can cost up to $74 … Read more
It gave them an unsettling “feline.” A sinister trend involving AI footage of Dr. Seuss’ most iconic character is sparking school safety concerns and even leading to arrests of students responsible for the prank’s proliferation. The trend involves AI-generated depictions of someone dressed as the Cat In The Hat, the dapper, hat-wearing feline agent of … Read more
Shots, shots, shots — but not the kind millennials remember. With back-to-school season in full swing, college campuses are once again packed with welcome back bashes, football games and frat parties. However, college parties are looking less “Animal House” these days, according to one viral video. School may be back in session, but some fraternity … Read more
It’s not just Bud Light’s past misadventures in wokeness that are to blame for its persistent sales slump: The beer giant is falling victim to a growing trend that’s also slamming competitors – and I recently got a taste of it myself. Liquor and beer industry executives gripe that from their perspective, a grim cultural … Read more
As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner. So-called “pheromone-maxxing” is a viral TikTok trend primarily associated with teen boys and young men that involves skipping showers and deodorant before a date. Some proponents go so far as … Read more
“Quiet quitting,” a workplace term for doing only the minimum required, has also been used to describe a pattern in some marriages. In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship. Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, … Read more
As back-to-school shopping kicks into high gear, a vigilante mom has gone viral for exposing what she sees as a major flaw in fast fashion. Kat, a mononymous mommy blogger and former model, has racked up millions of views on videos that expose stark and alarming differences between clothes made for boys and girls. “This … Read more
She’s a model teacher. A California teach-fluencer was slammed online for her playful TikTok videos displaying her classroom style. The Los Angeles woman, who goes by “HeyMissTeacher” on social media, racked up over a million views on a recent TikTok video where she flaunted her colorful outfit of the day. Set to Lady Gaga’s “Papparazzi”, … Read more
A social media trend dubbed “cyclospora skinny” is prompting warnings from medical professionals as Arizona health officials investigate 36 locally acquired cases of the intestinal illness. Videos and jokes referencing the outbreak have spread across social platforms, with some users suggesting the parasite could be used as a rapid weight-loss method. Medical experts emphasize that infection … Read more
He’s short-spined, a little wobbly on his tootsies, unmistakably quirky and an utter delight to those who know him. Jimothy the raccoon has gone from local curiosity to full-blown cultural mascot, and now he’s finding a permanent home on people’s epidermis in the Pacific Northwest. Tattoo shops in Seattle’s hipster neighborhood Ballard, where Jimothy has … Read more
I’m scrapping my 10-step skincare routine and stepping away from the supplement stacking — I’m officially maxxed out. You know what I mean — no matter what virtual planet you’re living on, or which digital rock you’ve been hiding under, the concept of “maxxing” absolutely everything in your life, beginning with your looks, has become near-impossible … Read more
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is on top of his health at 58. He skates as much as he can, and depending on the season, he’s on the water surfing and on the slopes snowboarding. But tracking one aspect of his health is a hurdle for him. “I do track my sleep, but… OK. To be … Read more
Every generation gets the denim scandal it deserves. Millennials had super low-rise cuts that exposed your bedazzled thong. Gen X jeans were so baggy, they slid off your butt when you walked. Hollister’s $60 “foldover jeans” Hollister And Gen Z? They’ve stopped buttoning their pants altogether. Welcome to the era of “foldover jeans,” a pile … Read more
A growing anti-marriage movement is being fueled by viral TikTok trends and high-profile celebrities painting men as the enemy, but according to a new column, women may ultimately be the ones losing out. In a USA Today op-ed, columnist Ingrid Jacques warned of a rising wave of “heteropessimism,” defining it as women’s growing feelings of disappointment and … Read more
Think you’re doing your body a favor? You might be making things worse. From beauty gurus and gymfluencers to biohackers and wellness warriors, Americans are drowning in self-improvement advice — and it’s becoming harder than ever to know what actually works. Now, an expert is sounding the alarm on one of today’s biggest “healthy” trends, … Read more
The internet is losing its mind over the ultimate, baffling fashion hybrid: the “poot.” Yes, you read that correctly. A “poot” is a pair of pants that seamlessly extend all the way down into a built-in boot. While high fashion houses like Balenciaga and Loewe have been playing with pant-boot illusions on the runway, the … Read more
Half of Americans are looking to flip their approach to wellness on its head in 2026, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, split evenly by generation, looked at whether Americans are taking a simplified approach or leaning more toward “healthmaxxing” — and how this might be changing in 2026. The research … Read more
Influencers have found their latest wellness obsession — and, once again, diabetics got there first. First, came GLP-1 drugs. Now, social media’s health gurus are borrowing another tool that’s been helping people with diabetes for decades, convinced it can unlock the secrets to eating better, training smarter and living longer. Healthy influencers are embracing a … Read more