Talk about a crappy situation.  An American Airlines passenger says their recent Dallas-to-Philly flight turned into a nightmare after a fellow traveler decided the middle seat was the perfect place to change her baby’s diaper.  The Redditor, posting under the handle @throwfaraway212718, fumed in the r/americanairlines forum that the mother…

Stand at attention for an off-kilter sign of this particular kind of dementia. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the capacity to perform basic tasks.  While Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common form of dementia, another prevalent type of cognitive decline includes a…

New York City is cooked. The top cities for foodies in the US have been revealed — and the Big Apple got burned big time. The study, which analyzed 182 US cities using 28 key indicators of foodie appeal, went far beyond Michelin stars and prix-fixe menus. Researchers examined everything…

That’s a latte gains! Protein maxxing — pushing past protein guidelines to build bulk, bounce back and feel full faster — is the latest culinary craze. Coffee connoisseurs are even sneaking it into their morning mugs. Nearly half (47%) of Americans believe that daybreak is the best time to get…

Trying to quit smoking? The odds may be stacked against you — and the temptation triggers begin the moment you leave your house. Smoking is considered the leading preventable cause of death in the US — it’s responsible for about one in five deaths each year, according to the American Cancer…

Capri Stampone is in a meat-cute romance.  At just 6 months old, before cutting her first tooth, the infant fell in love with beef, chicken and fish —  turning her tiny back on the usual jars full of mush that most babies consume, according to mom Angelena Minniti-Stampone.  “She literally snatches the…

Between the red curtain and the red carpet, the classic slicked-back bun has stood the style test of time — and now it’s taking on a new role. Slicked-back buns and ponytails have long been a fashion staple, particularly among the black and brown communities who popularized the protective hairstyle.…

A new study from the CDC found that infection rates for a drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are on the rise, increasing nearly 70% between 2019 and 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the NDM gene, which makes bacteria particularly difficult to treat. Only two antibiotics are known to effectively combat…

Let us celebrate the bean of inspiration, the stimulant of the masses and the lubricant of capitalism, that gut-stirring, muddy water gasoline, holding the future in its grounds and leaving expedited bowel movements in its wake, the patron cup of early mornings and all-night diners … coffee. Pour it out…

Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares — but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better, no less. Doctors say don’t do it. Some on social media say it’s a hack for getting more and better sleep and to reduce…