Watching your hair gray and your skin crease has long been considered an inevitable part of life, but a new study has revealed promising avenues for combating visible signs of aging. Few hormones have been used in anti-aging skincare — mainly topical retinoids like retinol and tretinoin, as well as estrogen, which treats symptoms related … Read more
NEW YORK — A tube of lip balm may seem like the perfect antidote to dry, cracked lips. But do these over-the-counter products soothe flaking or can they make it worse? Though dry lips can happen year-round, they’re most common during the winter. The cold outdoors paired with the low-humidity indoors can strip moisture from soft, pillowy lips. Certain … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul once again reaffirmed that she has the power to oust Mayor Adams and blamed much of the frenzy over a speculated quid pro quo on President Trump. Hochul (D), 66, has been under intense pressure from some Democrats to jettison the embattled NYC mayor but so far has instead opted to add more … Read more
This hot workout trend might not be health hack it seems. Experts are warning fitness fanatics that hot yoga, popularized by TikTok influencers and A-list celebrities, could pose health risks. Like the name suggests, the workout consists of doing yoga in high temperatures of around 105 degrees with 40% humidity — conditions that can put “extreme … Read more
An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers. Invertebrates are used as an important measure of a river’s biodiversity and health, and Environment Agency data show there was a widespread, significant increase … Read more
Residents near a Pennsylvania aerospace manufacturing plant that caught fire Monday night have been asked to voluntarily evacuate as officials worry about air quality conditions. The blaze broke out at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown around 9:30 p.m. and witnesses noted an explosion and saw flames growing inside the warehouse, the Abington Township Police Department said … Read more
When you walk through a pine forest, the crisp, fresh scent is one of the first things you notice. But bringing that pine scent or other aromas indoors with the help of chemical products — yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others — rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are … Read more
Talia Walker had just entered one of the ten screening rooms at Event Cinemas Miranda when she noticed something unusual on an aisles seat — a seat covered in mold. The video depicts an up-close shot of the seat’s arm, which is clearly blotched with a number of fuzzy growths. Shockingly, this seat wasn’t the … Read more
The start time for the Daytona 500 has been moved up an hour due to potential weather hazards on Sunday in Florida. The biggest race event of the year is now set to air at 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX. Current projections say the Daytona Beach area will experience a 60% chance of rain … Read more
A study by the University of Southampton (UK) has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. The research shows that a higher concentration of copper in some pads is associated with increased harmful effects on sensitive cells from people’s … Read more