CHICAGO — I’m no Bryan Johnson, but I was feeling pretty confident when I strolled into the Northwestern Medicine Human Longevity Clinic in July. I’ve taken several aging tests over the past year to learn how my cells and systems are functioning. One pinpointed my biological age at 29 and another at 36, which is … Read more
Stephen A. Smith just loves stirring the pot. The “Speakeasy” podcast, featuring Emmanuel Acho, Kieran Hickey-Semple and LeSean McCoy, had some jokes for Smith after he stoked the fire following the surprise exit of popular “First Take” host Molly Qerim. “The tone is crazy! Can we be honest here, bro? Her leaving, ‘Hey, like she’s … Read more
This change didn’t sit well with some. Southwest Airlines’ popular “pick you own” seat perk isn’t the only policy on the chopping block. The budget carrier announced that a new measure that may require plus-size passengers to fork over extra dough. Starting January 27, 2026, flyers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” will be required … Read more
It was a disa-brie-able stench. A Ryanair passenger was subjected to the ultimate pedi-crime after a fellow flyer stuck his “cheesy” smelling feet underneath her seat, as seen in appalling photos. “It smelt unclean, like cheese,” Sophie Brame told Kennedy News of the podiatric infraction, which occurred Aug. 19 while she was flying from Manchester, … Read more
Forget ghosts — what lurked in this house was far scarier. A Florida woman was hit with a barrage of mysterious symptoms soon after moving into her new home, starting with a simple headache and escalating into brain fog so severe she couldn’t remember entire conversations within hours. “I felt like I couldn’t think straight … Read more
Is your wallet getting as thin as your hair thanks to pricey pills and potions promising to save your strands? You’re not alone. In the US, more than 80% of men and nearly half of women will face significant hair loss in their lifetime, fueling a multi-billion-dollar industry selling quick fixes that don’t always work. … Read more
It’s the wurst-case scenario. People are prone to toe injuries big and small in the summer because they’re playing outside more, wearing less-protective footwear, such as sandals and flip-flops, and walking barefoot on hot surfaces like pavement and sand. A broken toe might seem like a minor inconvenience, but dismissing it means you’re left with … Read more
Check out this list to avoid these shockingly stressful travel destinations. Some cities, despite their allure and cultural riches, come with unavoidable travel tension — from the crush of crowds to high crime rates and uncomfortable weather. New York City didn’t even make it into the list of the top 10 most stressful cities to … Read more
A relationship expert has warned about the use of AI when it comes to emotional connection after a man was spotted treating ChatGPT like his lover. Blake Pavey, an Australian comedian, appeared on the On It Off It podcast and revealed he was on the train and noticed a man messaging ChatGPT “like it was his girlfriend”. … Read more
That’s wild! 2025 has seen Max pivot back to HBO Max and Gen Z rebrand extended leave as “micro-retirements.” Now, the hormonal rollercoaster known as menopause is getting a flashy revamp, too. Move over, vajayjay — “cougar puberty” is clawing its way into the suburban dictionary. Just don’t try to say it 10 times fast. … Read more
Now that school’s almost out, parents everywhere are stocking their pantry for a summer of good, clean fun. But with microplastics and forever chemicals lurking everywhere — how do you protect your little ones from these terrible toxins? Pediatrician Dr. Manasa Mantravadi revealed the three things she’s banned from her kitchen for good, including a … Read more
It’s a fork-and-knife fight. A viral TikTok video showing an American woman attempting the “European way” of eating has sparked an international food fight — and critics say her table manners are downright barbaric. TikTok user Amy Gordy @amygordy1 posted a now-viral video of herself trying out the so-called “continental” dining style — the one … Read more
First, they vanish into the dating deep. Then, months later, they’re back in your DMs — like nothing ever happened. Welcome to the maddening world of “submarining” — a toxic, resurfacing trend where ghosters pop up from your past, acting like their sudden radio silence was no biggie. Say hello to “submarining” — the infuriating … Read more
Frustrated frequent flyers didn’t quite get a fairy-tale ending. Traveling with kids can be a challenge, but for some, being stuck on a delayed flight with a kid singing Disney songs through the aircraft’s intercom is torture worse than violent turbulence. “This would send me over the edge,” spat a cynic beneath a trending clip … Read more
Let’s be real, everyone’s had a bit of a questionable colleague at one point or another. But, there’s a huge difference between someone being a little annoying and someone being hardcore gross. Aussies have shared some of the grossest things they’ve witnessed at work, and whatever you think it is, I promise it’s 10 times worse. “Grossest thing … Read more
Talk about a dirty little secret. One everyday appliance — a staple of domestic hygiene — may actually be harboring microscopic nasties that no amount of disinfectant can scrub away. This staple of domestic hygiene could be harboring harmful bacteria, a new study says. magdal3na – stock.adobe.com While you might be eyeballing your toilet or … Read more
Sometimes, two isn’t better than one. Blake Lively is being slammed over an incest scenes in her new movie, “Another Simple Favor.” The star, 37, plays Emily in the sequel to the 2018 film with Anna Kendrick, 39. In one of the most-talked-about scenes, Emily — one of the three secret triples with the flick … Read more
A 28-year-old man has revealed a harrowing nine-month struggle with a popular hair loss drug, describing how his life turned upside down once he stopped taking it. Speaking on the podcast “Moral Medicine,” a man who goes by Chirag said he was living the good life before he started popping finasteride in June 2023 to … Read more
CBS spared Jordon Hudson in the final edit of Bill Belichick’s now-viral interview Sunday, according to Pro Football Talk. The 24-year-old girlfriend of the North Carolina football coach, 73, interjected during his interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” when he was asked about how they met. Jordon Hudson reportedly interrupted Bill Belichick’s interview with CBS, which … Read more
Pelvic floor problems? Urine trouble. If you find yourself leaking from time to time — or constantly feel like you need to run to the bathroom — it may be time to admit you’re struggling with incontinence. And despite what you may have heard, it’s not just moms that have this issue. “Pelvic floor dysfunction … Read more