Call it shrinkage in Seattle. Washington State’s towering Mount Rainier has lost about ten feet of its massive height, scientists warn. The mountain and skyline staple, known for its peculiar cloud shapes being famously misconceived as UFO flying saucers, was reduced to 14,399.6 feet above sea-level from its previous 14,410-foot size, the Seattle Times reported. Seattle’s … Read more
Are you lucky in love? Or just an emophiliac. Emophilia is defined as “the tendency to fall in love fast and easily.” The term, coined by psychologist Dr. Daniel Jones, describes those who “want” to be in love, driven by the excitement of making connections and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it. Emophilia, … Read more
They’re taking a skeptical view of Bennifer. Fresh after filing for divorce from Ben Affleck, 52, Jennifer Lopez, 55, was spotted looking surprisingly affectionate with him over the weekend — but “The View” hosts are warning this could send mixed signals to their children. During Monday’s episode of the ABC talk show, co-host Sunny Hostin … Read more
The cleaning gloves are coming off. In an age of tidiness influencers, where mucking out your closet has become a legitimate social media trend, with millions of “Cleantok” videos racking up billions of views, experts warn that things are getting emotionally messy. “The constant need to keep up with these decluttering and organizational trends is … Read more
Doctors have beef with this trendy new diet. The carnivore diet — which involves consuming only animal byproducts such as meat, eggs and dairy — has taken the internet by storm, as fitness fanatics swear by the high protein, no vegetable lifestyle. While some people insist it has helped them shed weight and made them healthier than … Read more
Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience frequent changes in emotions and have less control over their feelings, according to the Alzheimer’s Society — which can make communication difficult. “Most people do not have regular interactions with those living with dementia, … Read more
Talk about a splash landing. A Kentucky water park’s pool became the unfortunate breeding ground for a mighty infection that gives painful symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, fevers, and painful cramping. The Silver Lake water park and adventure center in Erlanger, a Cincinnati suburb, was host to the chlorine-resistant Cryptosporidiosis, abbreviated to crypto. Silver Lake’s pool … Read more
Book nerds, beware. The American Chemical Society is getting the word out on poisonous books from the past. A new report released by the scientific agency warned that colorfully bound books from the Victorian era are likely packed with toxic dyes, calling on librarians, archivists and researchers to take special precautions when handling these texts. … Read more
Perhaps the popularity of the vampire facial isn’t immortal after all. Rather than just slathering their faces with their own blood, beauty chasers are injecting it into their faces with a syringe to reap the supposed benefits of rejuvenation and a youthful-looking complexion. The injections of PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, are lauded as being more … Read more
She’s sharing the dirty truth about her cleanser. Diana Hasler, a mother-of-one from Camden, Australia, was disgusted when she realized she had been using a moldy skincare product. “Friendly reminder that if you keep face wash in the shower, things go moldy. I just didn’t think it would happen so quickly,” Halser said online. Diana … Read more
Having a “raw” dog in this viral fight could be deadly. Social media clout chasers are “raw dogging” flights, with no entertainment whatsoever, in droves, making the bizarre stung the buzziest travel trend of the summer. No music, no streaming, no sleep — just staring at the map on the seatback screen, or nothing at all, in … Read more
Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the US not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced. The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 2004 through 2014 model years and nearly … Read more
Severe birth defects have become increasingly common as new research points to fentanyl misuse as a new possible cause. Recently, at least 30 infants across the US have been born with “fetal fentanyl syndrome,” NBC News reported on Friday — a rare condition caused by mothers using the street drug while pregnant. “I have identified … Read more
It could really glow up in one’s face. The summer travel season means people are scrambling to renew their passports with many embellishing their photos so they look more flattering. However, experts have warned against these photo “glow-ups” on the grounds that they could make it more difficult for flyers to navigate immigration checkpoints. “If … Read more
The extreme summer heat has many people drenched in sweat outdoors, indoors and even in their sleep. Experts revealed how a sweaty night’s sleep could harbor bacteria in your pillowcase, making it more gross than a certain bathroom fixture. “Your pillowcases could be considered dirtier than the toilet. The good news is these bacteria are … Read more
Amateur mixologists are unknowingly concocting a “microbe-brew.” Doctors are warning against TikTok’s uber-viral “sink drink” trend because it could be a recipe for a bacterial infection. For the uninitiated, this DIY booze technique involves MacGyvering a variety of beverages from sangria to horchata in the kitchen — or even bathroom — sink, as seen in … Read more
Tempted to cuddle a sloth? Not so fast. Despite how huggable the mammals appear, activists are warning animal lovers not to partake in the interactive zoo experiences, which have cropped up all over social media. “The desire for proximity — to touch, to feel the immediate presence of animals — is very old,” Nigel Rothfels, … Read more
Your seatbelt may be secure, but is your internet access? While connecting to free WiFi 30,000 feet in the air seems safe and easy — especially since everyone is doing it — travelers should be thinking about how secure their connection really is and start taking VPNs and other security risks into consideration. The Australian … Read more
A new and sophisticated malware that impersonates Google Chrome and Microsoft has the potential to steal money from Microsoft device owners, cyber experts warn. Since March, online protection firm Proofpoint has flagged an ongoing nefarious campaign, seeing “cybercriminal threat actors adopting new, varied, and increasingly creative attack chains.” This month, Proofpoint identified a larger distribution … Read more
A royal expert thinks Prince William was right to be concerned about Prince Harry during the early stages of his relationship with Meghan Markle. In an interview on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show on June 13, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said that Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, moved so fast in their romance … Read more