Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz says the Trump administration plans to invest more than $200 billion “more dollars” into Medicaid following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “I’m trying to save this beautiful program, this noble effort, to help folks, giving them a hand up,” Oz told … Read more
Times Square is in a time out. NYC’s Crossroads of The World sits close to the top of a new naughty list that aims to shame the globe’s worst tourist traps — with just two other spots ahead of the infamous intersection. According to a new poll conducted by Nomad, an eSim provider popular among travelers, … Read more
The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data released Thursday shows. The U.S. was once among only a few developed countries with a rate that ensured each generation had enough children to replace itself — about 2.1 kids per woman. But it … Read more
There’s been a surprising spike in Aussies heading to the US after many were deterred by President Donald Trump’s strict border stance and other controversial government policies. According to new data released by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), travel from Australia to the US increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year and was up 8 percent … Read more
French electro-pop band Yelle announced on Wednesday it was canceling a North American tour slated for the fall due to the “very worrying” political climate in the United States. The band cited concerns over immigration and freedom of speech as part of the reason they are canceling their North American tour dates — adding that since they are … Read more
New Jerseyans are America’s biggest “ice cream connoisseurs,” according to a recent survey. The survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split by state, revealed respondents in New Jersey were most likely to identify as a connoisseur of ice cream (58%) — and they were tied for No. 1 as the state that loves ice cream the … Read more
A new study found that while most car owners like their cars, four in 10 have gone so far as to declare love to their vehicle. In the survey of 2,000 U.S. car owners, 90% said they feel a fondness for their car and 40% confessed they love them. Given the bond car owners have … Read more
Ice cream makers representing about 90% of the U.S. supply of the frozen treat have pledged to remove artificial dyes from their products in less than three years, federal health officials said Monday. The move is the latest voluntary effort by food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over concerns about … Read more
It’s a growing problem. Cancer deaths tied to obesity have tripled in the US over the last two decades, according to sobering new research presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, California. The study analyzed more than 33,000 deaths from obesity-associated cancers between 1999 and 2020 and found that the age-adjusted … Read more
One thousand hours outdoors? That’s the ambitious goal of a homeschool mom of five. Michigan mom Ginny Yurich, M.Ed., spoke with Fox News Digital about her work in inspiring families to turn off the screens and spend more time outdoors and away from technology. Yurich is the founder of “1,000 Hours Outside”, advocating for families to aim for their … Read more
Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths. From 2003 to 2023, death rates from falls rose more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
McDonald’s recently added McCripsy Strips to its U.S. menu and, according to one analyst, they might not be hitting the mark with all customers. The fast-food giant first launched the McCrispy Strips in late April, with all participating restaurants across the country selling them by May 5. The company said in an April 24 press release that … Read more
Where you live can have a big impact on your mental health. Particularly for seniors, it’s important to settle down in a location that promotes happiness. Older adults face a higher risk of mental health problems due to circumstances like the loss of loved ones, loneliness, chronic illness or disability, medications, changes brought on by retirement and … Read more
Where you live could affect how you sleep at night. New research from Innerbody revealed that some areas of the country are more sleep-deprived than others. The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration … Read more
It’s a heavy truth to bear. US News has weighed in on America’s ever-expanding waistline, ranking the country’s most obese states — and the results may leave you reconsidering that greasy burrito. US News’ new 2025 Best States report ranks the country’s most obese states. Creativa Images – stock.adobe.com Topping the list is West Virginia, … Read more
Money can’t buy happiness — and these countries prove it. The first-ever Global Flourishing Study has determined the countries where people “flourish” the most. Expands beyond the annual World Happiness Report — which often highlights the high quality of life in Nordic nations — the new research digs deeper into all areas of people’s lives … Read more
Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday. Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top of the happiness rankings in the annual report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Besides Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden remain the top … Read more
Half of Americans feel “financially frozen,” according to new research. A survey examining the financial behavior and strategies of 2,000 Americans found that 53% of respondents feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do when it comes to their finances. Respondents said their biggest financial concerns are paying for necessities (36%) and sticking to … Read more
Courtney Love wants to stay across the pond. The 60-year-old actress and singer, who is a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, recently spoke at the Royal Geographical Society in London and said she plans to become a permanent UK resident. “It’s so great to live here. I’m finally getting my British citizenship in six … Read more
Justin and Hailey Bieber are reportedly on the hunt for a lavish European escape, aiming to dodge the relentless glare of fame in America, according to a source speaking to The US Sun. The couple, under increasing public scrutiny, is said to be craving a serene retreat amid swirling rumors and personal challenges. The 31-year-old … Read more