Walmart’s Great Value traditional basil pesto may not be worth every penne for those allergic to shellfish. TikTok user Paden Ferguson, 31, from Tulsa, Oklahoma — whose account is devoted to reviewing food labels — stunned viewers with a clip pointing out that the chain’s pesto comes with an advisory that it “may contain traces … Read more
This sun-loving star has some skincare advice for others like him. Hugh Jackman took to social media to remind fans to wear sunscreen after undergoing two biopsies for basal cell carcinoma. “I wanted you to hear it from me just in case someone sees me on the street or whatever,” Jackman, 54, who was wearing … Read more
A surf club has sent a swimmer a letter because she’s breached its no-nudity rule… in the changing rooms. Nada Pantle frequents the change rooms at the Terrigal Surf Lifesaving club on the New South Wales, Australia Central Coast and enjoys having a morning swim, then a quick shower, before heading to work. To do … Read more
A West Australian teacher is urging all women to be vigilant in checking their breasts for abnormalities after an unusual symptom during her third pregnancy led to a shock diagnosis. Kate Grainger was weeks away from giving birth to her third child when she noticed her first lot of breast milk was a discolored pinkish … Read more
After the devastating loss of her wife, one woman is issuing a stark warning about the health risks of vaping. Amanda Lee Hall was a smoker, turning to e-cigarettes in an attempt to kick the bad habit for good, but her lungs eventually “shut down,” resulting in her death in 2021. “We lost the heart … Read more
Ubiquitous toxic chemicals — found in cookware, cosmetics and clothing, to name just a few commonplace items — may be the reason why some women are struggling to conceive and give birth. Researchers based in the US and Singapore have found the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the blood of would-be mothers … Read more
A pediatric emergency medicine physician’s TikTok video has garnered more than 35 million views in 72 hours after she shared one of “the most interesting cases” she’s seen in her career — while warning people about one way a simple backyard barbecue could become life-threatening. “The ER is always unpredictable,” Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine … Read more
This Aquaman’s dating rules have turned his bedroom into a no-splash zone. A Jason Momoa lookalike posted bizarre dating requirements on his Bumble profile, which has ladies swimming in the opposite direction. James, who closely resembles the “Aquaman” actor, lets potential suitors know he has particular standards and is not letting up. The 40-year-old man … Read more
In 2014, Brittany Williams was a fit, seemingly healthy 24-year-old. She ran daily, ate well and had a killer bikini body. Then, suddenly, she went into cardiac arrest. She was having dinner at a Times Square restaurant when her heart stopped and she lost consciousness, TODAY.com reported. “My mom and dad looked over, and they … Read more
If your girl has fallen for Joe Burrow, Paige Spiranac can help. The 29-year-old golf influencer took to Twitter on Monday to do a “wellness check” on men whose significant others are crushing on the Bengals quarterback. In a video captioned, “Here are the warning signs that Joe Burrow has stolen your girl,” Spiranac said: “Men, are … Read more
Some doctors are warning against using a drug intended to treat Type 2 diabetes for weight loss after some patients said it helped them shed a few pounds. Approved by the FDA in 2017, the diabetes treatment sold under the name Ozempic helps lower blood sugar, but many patients prescribed the medication reported weight loss … Read more
The new Starbucks tipping system has gotten more complicated, thanks to dueling tips from TikTok baristas. “The amount of baristas on here saying that they just hit the ‘no tip’ button before handing out the card reader, that’s scary. First of all, my loves, that’s fireable,” TikTok user @yassimodo, who claims to be a Starbucks … Read more
Netflix users are issuing warnings for those planning to watch Luckiest Girl Alive. The new film, which is based on the 2015 novel by Jessica Knoll, follows Mila Kunis’ lead character who is faced with a past trauma related to a horrifying high school shooting. Those who have watched the 15-certificate film since its release … Read more
U.S. could have a bad flu season The CDC is sounding the alarm about this flu season and is urging everyone eligible to get a flu shot. NEW YORK – The New York State Department of Health is warning that flu cases are widespread across the state. There have already been 596 laboratory-confirmed cases of … Read more
Severe cases of monkeypox are being reported in America and Alabama health officials are asking people at risk to get screened. The Alabama Department of Public Health reports “at least” 139 cases of monkeypox in the state as of Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some of the cases reported across the … Read more
A warning about a dangerous food challenge issued by the US Food and Drug Administration has had the opposite effect — and instead spurred searches for it. Known as the “NyQuil chicken” or “sleepy chicken” challenge on TikTok and other platforms, the viral trend involves marinating chicken breasts in the cold and flu syrup and then eating the … Read more
If you drink alcohol, you’ve probably seen — or overlooked — warning labels on the back of bottles. But those labels haven’t been updated since the late 1980s. Now, researchers say they don’t adequately advertise alcohol consumption’s biggest potential health consequence: cancer, including breast cancer. In a perspective article in the New England Journal of … Read more
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The CDC is asking pediatricians to look for a rare, but serious respiratory infection in children. It’s not the flu or covid-19. It’s called Enterovirus D68, which can lead to a condition that causes paralysis. It’s tricky to diagnose because its symptoms mirror the common cold, with afflictions like runny nose, cough, … Read more
Piyata Touvre, 30, of Hokitika was found dead at a tanning salon in Swansea on May 28. photo / supplied Every year, otherwise healthy New Zealanders die without warning. The research hopes the new funding will prevent more deaths, writes health reporter Emma Russell. Efan Jones remembers saying goodbye to his 30-year-old wife and saying … Read more