Think twice before trusting everything you see on social media, especially when it comes to so-called health hacks. Dr. Jackie Walters, a seasoned OB/GYN and cast member of Bravo’s “Married to Medicine,” is urging people to turn to their doctor — not their feed — for guidance on contraception. “I’m seeing a trend among my … Read more
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
Experts claim that it’s a load of bull. No Viagra, no problem. Many women are swearing by an alleged aphrodisiac pill full of cow parts, claiming that it’s sent their sex drives into the stratosphere. TikTokkers are swearing by the so-called steer-based sex tonic. @primalqueenera/Instagram Hawked by Maryland wellness company Primal Queen, the $1 gelatin … Read more
It might taste soda-licious, but your favorite bubbly beverage comes with a price. Doctors have long warned that guzzling sugar-packed, calorie-loaded drinks on a regular basis can lead to problems like bad teeth and bulging waistlines. But drinking too much soda can also lead to an excruciatingly painful medical condition that sometimes requires surgery to … Read more
Maybe it’s not all love between Rick and Chelsea. “The White Lotus” fans believe that Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood are feuding because of their strange social media activity and their co-star Jason Isaacs’s cryptic comments about drama with the cast. Following Sunday’s Season 3 finale that saw Rick and Chelsea die together in … Read more
Researchers are warning that men who regularly dodge prostate cancer screening appointments are 45% more likely to die from the disease. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, according to UC San Francisco (UCSF). But if screening programs are introduced on a national scale — particularly those … Read more
The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed a mix of news and statistics for 2025. Cancer death rates have dropped 34% between 1991 and 2022, which the ACS attributes to early detection, smoking reduction and improvements in treatment. While these numbers are encouraging, oncologists and cancer specialists still have concerns about some other factors. While … Read more
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — an estimated 235,000 new cases of lung cancer and 125,000 deaths are expected to occur this year in the US. Dr. Daniel Sterman, the division director for pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked with us about the … Read more
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make any rash decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing a very worrisome concern about space heaters — they could cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “toasted skin syndrome” or “fire stains.” “Telling my patients that the space … Read more
The plot thickens — as colon cancer rates continue to rise in young adults, a Florida gastroenterologist is pointing the finger at emulsifiers in processed foods. “Ultra-processed foods create a lot of noise in the microbial system,” Dr. Maria Abreu, a professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami, told Miami news station … Read more
Hold the phone! New research out of China suggests a link between cellphone use and an increased risk of heart disease, especially among smokers and diabetics. The study authors partly blame this association on poor sleep, psychological stress and neuroticism. “A poor sleep pattern and poor mental health may adversely affect the development of cardiovascular … Read more
Michele Tafoya doesn’t think it’s about the budget. The longtime sideline reporter, who worked for years on ESPN, said she isn’t buying that Sam Ponder’s firing was for budgetary reasons, as has been reported. Ponder has been outspoken about transgender women playing sports against other females, and Tafoya was specifically asked about a 2023 tweet … Read more
Time to go into Beast mode. MrBeast, who runs YouTube’s most popular account with 307 million subscribers, has recently found himself under fire. Best known for his family-friendly videos and philanthropy, the 26-year-old MrBeast — born Jimmy Donaldson — was seen using racial and gay slurs in old clips that resurfaced over the weekend. Though MrBeast … Read more
Take this news to heart. You could have a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack and stroke — and not even know it. More than a quarter of “healthy” adults over 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, a new study from the University of East Anglia in England finds. “Heart valve disease … Read more
Accelerated aging — when someone’s biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase the risk of cancer tumors. That’s according to new research presented this week at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. “Historically, both cancer and aging have been viewed primarily as concerns for older … Read more
“Sister Wives” star Garrison Brown reportedly sent alarming texts before his tragic death on Tuesday, causing his mom, Janelle Brown, to send his brother Gabe to go check on him. According to a police report obtained by TMZ, Janelle, 54, reportedly told officers that Garrison, 25, texted a group of people that the Brown family … Read more
Dr. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, an associate history professor at The New School, is accusing the team behind a popular Hulu limited series of using exclusive reporting from her Spotify podcast without citation or payment. In an interview with The New York Times published Friday, Petrzela explained that she believes that content from her podcast, “Welcome … Read more
Aaron Carter gets welfare check from police after worried fans call authorities over troubling online behavior Police in Lancaster, CA conducted a welfare check at Aaron Carter’s house Sept 20 Worried fans called authorities after the singer exhibited troubling behavior during a live stream Fans were concerned the singer was huffing off-camera Officers found no … Read more