Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the agency … Read more
Celebrity real estate agent Mauricio Umansky is sounding the alarm over the “perfect storm of total unaffordability” brewing in the housing market. Mauricio Umansky, The Agency founder and CEO, reacted to the state of the housing market after the 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit its highest level since early December. “We’ve got super high interest rates above … Read more
Turns out, there is such a thing as too much protein. A new study published in the journal Nature Metabolism suggests that eating too much protein is bad for your arteries. “Our study shows that dialing up your protein intake in pursuit of better metabolic health is not a panacea. You could be doing real … Read more
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has issued a new warning about the likelihood of Disease X breaking out, telling global world leaders it is “a matter of when, not if” a new pathogen and pandemic will strike. Tedros, who goes by his first name, told attendees at the World Government Summit in Dubai earlier his … Read more
What a pill. Traditional morning-after medication could actually be ineffective for millions of American women, an expert is warning. Doctor Charis Chambers, who goes by The Period Doctor online, shared that people often ask at what weight the morning-after pill stops working. Chambers revealed in a TikTok video that levonorgestrel morning-after pills — commonly sold … Read more
Keep your reptile away from the kitchen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that a rare strain of salmonella is linked to ownership of bearded dragon lizards, a cold-blooded cult favorite among pet owners. Those who allow the little-tailed beasts to roam freely put their entire household’s health at risk, especially in … Read more
Save the Samoas! Girl Scout cookie season is back — and so are the diet-obsessed moms who can’t help but make negative and potentially damaging comments, turning what’s supposed to be a deliciously fun learning experience for the girls into a festival of food shaming, one expert warns. Don’t be one of those people — toxic comments … Read more
Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be a source of norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning. The agency has advised restaurants and retailers to stop selling and to dispose of oysters harvested from Bahia Salina, Sonora, Mexico — which were shipped by freight carrier Sociedad Acuicola GolPac on Dec. 18, … Read more
Many parents are pushing their kids far too hard today — and are advised to ease up and examine their actions. In an interview about how to raise resilient children, New York City-based Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parenting expert, recommended that parents “take their foot off the gas” and take a long, … Read more
If you’re hoping to keep the weight off for good with Ozempic, Jillian Michaels says don’t hold your breath. The fitness guru warned of the exhaustive list of side effects triggered by the weight loss jab, namely the sagging skin and gaunt appearance, a result of “accelerated facial aging” that has been dubbed “Ozempic face.” … Read more
New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more
Here’s some not-so-hot news for fans of hot sauce. The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall on Tuesday for hot sauce products from Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina, due to “undeclared wheat.” On Jan. 4, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notified the company that the label does … Read more
Michael Che believes that comedians should “boycott” hosting gigs at award shows following Jo Koy’s butchered hosting job at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Che, who serves as the co-head writer on “Saturday Night Live,” rushed to social media Monday to defend Koy in the wake of criticism over his monologue. “Comedians should boycott … Read more
Warning: Distressing content A mum whose child was emotionally and sexually abused by a daycare worker has warned other parents about the subtle signs of secret abuse. The mother shared the harrowing experience to a local online parents group, explaining that she wanted to warn other families about dangers occurring “when you least suspect it”. … Read more
Bruce Willis’ wife, model Emma Heming Willis, is trying to stay positive amid his battle with dementia. On Tuesday, Emma, 45, posted a photo of a page from what appeared to be the book, “Floating in the Deep End: How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer’s.” She drew attention to a passage that read, “People caring … Read more
Too much information. Eliana Shiloh, a cybersecurity expert who goes by @elshiloh on TikTok, revealed Instagram’s latest “Get to Know Me” trend, which exposes answers to security questions. “If you guys did that Instagram trend with all the questions, literally delete that s–t right now,” Shiloh said in the clip uploaded online with 1.5 million views. … Read more
Fat-dissolving injections seem like a godsend for those who fear going under the knife, but the Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a number of non-approved jabs that could do more harm than good. The nonsurgical injections, which promise to dissolve fat cells in certain areas of the body, have reportedly caused … Read more
A deadly, fast-spreading strain of the monkeypox virus has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on high alert. The variant of the virus, which causes the severe disease known as mpox, kills up to 10% of the people who are infected, according to the World Health Organization. “The virus variant is known to be … Read more
Charles Barkley didn’t hide his message for Stephen A. Smith when TNT and ESPN combined their studio shows for NBA In-Season Tournament coverage Thursday. The Hall of Famer started by calling host Malika Andrews “fantastic.” For insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Barkley said: “You know how I feel about you.” Barkley then thanked commentator Michael Wilbon for … Read more
Ridley Scott, director of sci-fi classics like “Alien” and “Blade Runner,” is terrified about AI technology running away with society. In an interview with Rolling Stone promoting his film “Napoleon,” Scott was asked if artificial intelligence worried him, and the answer was an emphatic yes. “We have to lock down AI. And I don’t know how you’re … Read more