Why you should never have a long, hot shower — even after a long flight
You’re stripping off your clothes — and then maybe even your skin. Travys Carinci, a frequent flier and Qantas customer service manager, revealed why you...
Don’t hold in a sneeze — why doctors say it could actually kill you
If you’ve been guilty of holding in a sneeze, this warning is for achoo. A man in his 30s who had a history of allergies...
We decorated our tree with needles instead of ornaments
Tis the season to be jabby — fa la la la la, la la la la. Wannabe svelte sirens are decking the halls ahead of Christmas. But...
8 home remedies to help cure yourconstipation
The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate...
What to know about planking, the simple exercise experts swear by
Worried about the unhealthy impacts of too much celebrating this holiday season? According to one large-scale study, there’s a quick and simple exercise you can...
Fentanyl exposure in newborns may lead to potentially devastating birth defects: study
Fentanyl has unfortunately found its next victims — newborn babies, according to a study. At least 10 babies, and perhaps more than 12, are thought...
These popular holiday potluck dishes are putting your guests in danger
You should enjoy your Christmas cookies — not toss them. With the holidays comes family gatherings, parties and, of course, food galore, but experts are cautioning...
Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say
Could a simple blood test detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear? New research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases, suggests it may...
Most Americans don’t know they have prediabetes — here’s how to check for yourself
More than one-third of US adults has prediabetes, a serious condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes. And a whopping 80% of those people...
Wasabi linked to ‘really substantial’ boost in memory: study
Good news, sushi lovers: Wasabi could improve your memory. A new study from Japan’s Tohoku University suggests that the spicy green topping could boost both...