Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” …
Parents with older children warned me, “Just wait—soon you’ll be an Uber driver for your kids.” They were right. And it’s driving me crazy (pardon the pun), crazy. While yes, as a driver, I am five stars, my children are not! They are not concerned about the rating of their passengers. If I were to …
Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked a simple, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you’re able to balance on one leg is a critical indicator of nerve, bone and muscle strength. In the study, 40 healthy participants over the age of 50 …
This was some serious kitchen fishing. Airplane food at its best isn’t exactly haute cuisine. However, a RyanAir passenger has sworn off ordering grub on the airline after receiving a terrible in-flight meal that looked nothing like his photo. “I’m never ordering this again,” passenger Eleonora Juhos, 29, captioned the clip, which currently boasts thousands …
This mother of the bride is haunted by what happened. A 53-year-old mother is under extreme pressure after her “wild child” daughter – “a practicing witch”, according to her father – ran away and is having a Halloween wedding instead of a more traditional ceremony. The father of the bride recently chronicled the family drama …
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of the neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth, and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of the Thyroid Program …
Packaged and frozen foods are ubiquitous in American diets, with recent research revealing that a shocking 60% of Americans’ daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods. UPFs often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, high cholesterol fats, and other lab-based ingredients. A recent study linked UPF exposure to 32 adverse health outcomes, including a …
When it comes to virtual vitriol, this “lazy” mom slammed the mom. For deeming homework “optional,” green-lighting unlimited screen time and encouraging her kids to fight their bullies, mom Danielle Gallacher is practically getting hammered by social media metrics. “Things we do as parents that not everyone agrees with,” Gallacher, 32, an engaged mum-of-two from …
You will die reading this. A Texas man wrote a hilarious obituary for his father, letting the public know he’s “God’s problem now.” Charles Boehm of Houston, Texas, recalled the life of 74-year-old Robert Boehm in the most unusual and hilarious ways with a candid account of who his father was. really it was. Charles …
Brass is a restaurant that makes adults feel younger. It has all the buzz of an Instagram-fueled restaurant aimed at the Gen Z trust fund crowd, but with a higher level of comfort, professional service and a French-American menu that makes “traditional” look trendy. Nestled deep inside the century-old Evelyn Hotel at 7 E. 27th …