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'Full House' Star Dave Coulier Reveals 45-Pound Weight Loss, Shares Health News
A familiar TV face is opening up after fans noticed a change in his appearance. Dave Coulier, the 66-year-old former "Full House" star, shared a health update in a brand-new Instagram video. He began the video by noting he hadn't posted an update in a while, and when he last did, people told him he looked and sounded different. "And I do," Coulier said. "What you're seeing is the side effects of extensive radiation for carcinoma in my throat, and I haven't been able to eat solid food in months." Coulier said he has lost 45 pounds and that treatment has affected his ability to speak.…
Business
Supplements Pulled From Shelves Nationwide Over Hidden Ingredient Risk
A widely available dietary supplement is being pulled from circulation after a hidden risk triggered a nationwide recall, catching the attention of health officials and consumers alike. Blueroot Health, based in Middletown, Connecticut, announced on Friday, March 27, that it is voluntarily recalling two lots of its Vital Nutrients Aller-C dietary supplement due to the potential presence of undeclared allergens. The issue involves egg, hazelnut, and soy — ingredients that were not listed on the product label but could pose serious or life-threatening risks to people with allergies or se…
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'Today' Co-Host Craig Melvin Withdraws From Olympics As Savannah Guthrie Family Crisis Deepens
"Today" show co-host Craig Melvin has withdrawn from NBC’s on-site coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan to support colleague Savannah Guthrie as the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues. Melvin, 46, was originally scheduled to host NBC’s "Olympic Late Night broadcasts" from Saturday, Feb. 7, through Monday, Feb. 9. NBC announced that Ahmed Fareed will take over hosting duties. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. Authorities believe she was abducted and taken against her will. Blood matching her DN…
Business
Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows
Dunkin' and Subway are the latest fast-food brands leaning into the protein craze with new menu items to start 2026. The companies announced new protein-packed additions on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Dunkin' is adding Protein Milk as an option for beverages, while Subway is launching a snack-sized food called Protein Pockets. According to Dunkin', each medium drink made with Protein Milk delivers 15 grams of protein. The rollout includes new beverages like the Strawberry Protein Refresher, Caramel Chocolate Iced Protein Latte, and Almond Iced Protein Matcha Latte. The Canton, Massachusetts-ba…
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9/11 Trauma Physically Altered Responders’ Brains, Study Finds
World Trade Center responders living with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have measurable physical changes in their brains, new research shows, illustrating how trauma can leave long-term biological scars. The findings come from a new brain imaging study led by researchers at Stony Brook University, which examined responders who worked at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Using advanced MRI techniques, researchers found that responders with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder showed clear differences in brain structure compared to th…
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs About To Get Much Cheaper, Thanks To Trump's New Deal
GLP-1s are about to get more affordable in the United States, thanks to a new deal announced Thursday, Nov. 6 by the Trump Administration. The deal with pharmaceutical companies Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk is expected to dramatically reduce costs of Ozempic and Wegovy — which the president has affectionately dubbed "The Fat Drug," the White House said. Prices will dip from $1,000 and $1,350 per month to $350 per month when purchased through the president's TrumpRx program, according to the White House. The price of Zepbound and Orforglipron, if approved, will drop from $1,0…
Politics
Tylenol Responds To Trump Claiming Medication Causes Autism: 'We Stand With Science'
Tylenol is pushing back after President Donald Trump claimed the common pain reliever should be avoided during pregnancy because it could cause autism in children. At the White House on Monday, Sept. 22, Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about what they claimed are links between acetaminophen and autism. Trump ordered the Food and Drug Administration to notify doctors that using Tylenol during pregnancy is associated with a "very increased risk of autism." Tylenol rejected the Trump administration's claims in a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 23. "We stand …
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Health Officials Issue Warning After Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 Along Gulf Coast
A surge of flesh-eating infections is alarming Gulf Coast health officials, with Louisiana confirming five deaths and dozens of hospitalizations. In a Tuesday, Sept. 16 update, the Louisiana Department of Health said 26 state residents have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus in 2025. All were hospitalized, and five died. The department urged caution, noting cases are running well above the state’s typical levels for this point in the year. Nationally, doctors see 150 to 200 Vibrio vulnificus cases each year, and about one in five patients die. Warmer coastal waters are l…
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Freed Hostage Edan Alexander To Return To IDF Service
Edan Alexander, the Bergen County native and Golani Brigade soldier held hostage for 584 days, announced Wednesday night, Sept. 17 that he will return to Israel next month to resume military service. "I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers,” Alexander told a sold-out crowd of 1,200 at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Night to Salute Our Heroes in New York. “My story does not end with survival – it continues with service.” Edan Alexander is reunited with his parents. Israel Defense Forces Alexander, who was captured on …
Politics
Joe Biden Seen With Bandaged Head Amid Prostate Cancer Battle
Former President Joe Biden was seen near his Delaware home with a large bandage on his head, a sight that quickly sparked concern and questions about his health. Inside Edition aired footage of the 82-year-old Biden in departing a church in Rehoboth Beach wearing the bandage that is several inches long. It was not immediately clear what prompted the placement of the bandage. The video, taken by a local resident on Tuesday, Sept. 2, was also shared on Instagram. The man told Inside Edition that from up close, it looked like a scar from skin cancer surgery. V…
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European Union Bans Gel Nail Polish Ingredient Linked To Cancer, Fertility Fears: Is US Next?
A chemical used in many gel nail polishes is now banned in all 27 European Union countries. According to Newsweek, EU regulators classify trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) as a substance suspected of causing cancer, genetic mutations, or harming fertility. Under EU cosmetics law, chemicals in that category are prohibited in beauty products. The ban applies to all cosmetics containing TPO, even those purchased before the Sept. 1 deadline. Nail salons and technicians cannot use up old stock, sell it, or give it away. Instead, they must switch to compliant formulas, Newsweek repor…
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Kissing Bugs Spreading Deadly Chagas Disease In 29 States, Creeping North
They bite at night and leave more than an itch. Kissing bugs capable of spreading the parasite behind Chagas disease have been found in 29 states, and the often-silent infection can turn deadly years later. Chagas disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and is primarily spread by triatomine “kissing” bugs. Most infections in the United States were acquired in Latin America, but local transmission does occur in the US, particularly in the South and Southwest where the insects are more common. The CDC estimates about 280,000 people in the United States are livi…
Lifestyle
Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour
American Vogue has picked its new leader to replace fashion icon Anna Wintour. Chloe Malle was chosen to lead American Vogue as its new head of editorial content, the magazine announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The 39-year-old has served as editor of Vogue.com since 2023, along with co-hosting the fashion and culture podcast "The Run-Through." Malle will oversee the editorial and creative direction of the US edition "effective immediately." Her promotion comes more than two months after Wintour revealed that she would step down from the editor-in-chief role she held for 37 years.…
Lifestyle
Meghan Trainor's Dramatic Weight Loss Divides Fans: 'What Happened To All About That Bass?'
Meghan Trainor’s latest Instagram post is getting as much attention for the comments as it is for the photo. The 31-year-old Grammy winner from Nantucket, MA, shared a picture on Wednesday, Aug. 27, wearing a pink, rhinestone-studded two-piece with matching heels, white gloves, and a voluminous platinum wig. And it wasn't enough to distract anyone from her leaner look and brand-new breast implants. In April, the "All About That Bass" singer opened up on her “Workin’ On It” podcast about using the GLP-1 Mounjaro for weight loss and overall health. Plenty of fans, and even Paris Hilton, dro…
Obituaries
‘Indiana Jones Of Ancient Alcohol’ UPenn Professor Pat McGovern Dies Suddenly
Patrick Edward McGovern, the University of Pennsylvania professor celebrated worldwide as the “Indiana Jones of Ancient Alcohol,” died suddenly the week of Aug. 17, 2025, leaving colleagues and friends in shock. McGovern, 78, was the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, where he also served as an adjunct professor of anthropology. Over nearly five decades at Penn, McGovern pioneered the field of molecular archaeology, chemically uncovering the secrets of ancient beer, wine, mead, …
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Fox News Anchor Hospitalized With 'Severe Case' Of Malaria
A Fox News anchor is being treated at a northern Virginia hospital after coming down with a "severe case" of malaria. John Roberts, co-anchor of "America Reports," revealed his diagnosis in a social media post on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Late-night news anchor Trace Gallagher filled in for the 68-year-old on his broadcast with co-host Sandra Smith. It's unclear when Roberts will return to the air. "I somehow came down with a severe case of Malaria," Roberts posted. "I can honestly say that I am the only person in the hospital with Malaria. In fact, one of my doctors said I'm t…
Lifestyle
Study Reveals Most Powerful Tool For Appetite Control
You might think the key to curbing cravings is sheer willpower or the latest trendy diet, but new research suggests the real solution is hiding in plain sight. Millions of Americans struggle to resist the lure of junk food, especially after a restless night. But scientists now say the answer to appetite control may be far simpler, and more powerful, than most realize. A new study led by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse of the University of Pittsburgh reveals that even a single night of poor rest can send hunger hormones into overdrive, making high-calorie snacks nearly impossible to resist.&n…
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Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites
A tiny tick bite could trigger a lifelong change to your menu. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergy linked to certain ticks — most notably the lone star tick in the United States. The culprit is a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, found in most mammals but not in humans or primates. When a tick carrying alpha-gal bites a person, the immune system may respond by producing antibodies that set off allergic reactions to red meat and other products derived from mammals. These reactions can hit hours after eating beef, pork, lamb, venison, or foods and m…
Sports
Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By Knicks Star: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (
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A New York Knicks star is savoring a flavor that he once got roasted online for enjoying: breast milk. Knicks guard Josh Hart teamed up with Frida to promote its breast milk ice cream. The baby-products brand announced the controversial flavor in late March and began selling pints in August. Hart, a 2016 national champion at Villanova, became the butt of many "NBA Twitter" jokes when he floated a very polarizing question. "Have yall ever tasted yall significant others breast milk?" he tweeted. "Asking for a friend." Hart's tweet was in late May 2023. A few weeks earlier, his wife Shannon …
Lifestyle
Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year
Some Americans are stacking more good days than others, and where you live may play a bigger role than you think. A new national survey shows that the average American racks up 252 good days a year, but residents in certain states are reporting significantly more. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Icelandic Provisions, the annual Bowl Half Full report looked at how healthy habits, morning rituals and even food choices shape daily optimism. Florida topped the list with an average of 276 good days annually, while at the opposite end, Connecticut, Kentucky and Vermont residents …
News
Deion Sanders Undergoes Bladder Removal After Cancer Diagnosis
"Coach Prime" is back at full strength. Deion Sanders shared new details about the strange health issue that has plagued him during the offseason, announcing on Monday that he recently underwent surgery to have his bladder removed after being diagnosed with cancer. Sanders' announcement came as his squad at the University of Colorado gets set to kick off its fall camp. According to the coach, he had his bladder removed after a malignant tumor was found and that he had been "cured" from the cancer. “He never folded one time and never wavered,” Colorado team trainer Lauren …
Business
Coca-Cola Launching Cane Sugar Version Of Classic Soda: What To Know
Coca-Cola is going back to putting real sugar in its main soda. The Coca-Cola Company will release a version of its flagship soda made with US cane sugar, the soda giant officially announced on Tuesday, July 22. The sugar-based Coke is expected to reach stores in the fall. The move marks a major change for American soda fans, who have bought Coke with high-fructose corn syrup since the 1980s. "This edition is designed to complement our strong core portfolio and offer more choice across occasions and preferences," Coca-Cola chair and CEO James Quincey said on an earnings call…
Sports
MLB Announcer Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Tree Stand
Longtime Baltimore Orioles announcer and former MLB pitcher Ben McDonald is recovering from a severe concussion and two fractured vertebrae after falling 25 feet from a deer stand while hunting, he announced Friday. McDonald, 56, shared news of the accident on social media, where he posted a video from his hospital bed along with an update on his condition. This is what a severe concussion looks like and sounds like!🤦♂️ (I still don’t remember anything) Apparently I fell out of a deer stand 25 feet up yesterday morning….I’m fine and appreciate everyone checking on me. Very lucky….concus…
Politics
Trump Diagnosed With Circulation Disorder: Doctors Reveal What It Means For His Presidency
The White House announced this week that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with the circulatory condition chronic venous insufficiency. Here's how that could impact his presidency. According to The Cleveland Clinic, the disorder is caused by vein damage in the legs. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) happens when your leg veins become damaged and can’t work as they should. Normally, valves in your leg veins keep blood flowing back up to your heart. But CVI damages those valves, causing blood to pool in your legs. This increases pressure in your leg veins and causes symptoms li…
Business
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes
The vast majority of the nation's ice cream makers have agreed to make their treats without artificial food colorings by 2028. The International Dairy Foods Association has pledged to phase out the synthetic dyes by the end of 2027, the trade group announced on Monday, July 14. The IDFA represents dozens of companies that make more than 90% of the nation's ice cream products. The companies will phase out certified artificial colors from ice cream and frozen dairy desserts made with real milk. Those dyes include Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Y…
News
'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
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Olympian Mary Lou Retton Tie Oxygen Tube To Face During DUI Test In West Virginia: Report
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton can be seen struggling to breathe and tying an oxygen tube to her face while attempting a DUI sobriety test, bodycam footage released this month reveals. The footage, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, shows the 57-year-old gymnast on Saturday, May 17, in an AutoZone parking lot in Marion County, West Virginia, where officers say she was found behind the wheel with an open bottle of wine in the passenger seat. Retton gasps and clutches her chest as an officer from the Fairmont City Police Department asks her to raise her leg six inches off the ground and count…
Lifestyle
Here's What’s Keeping Millions From Enjoying Summer Travel
One in four Americans say a surprisingly common issue could derail their summer travel plans. That’s according to a new survey by Talker Research on behalf of health company NBPure, which found that 27 percent of Americans report digestive troubles serious enough to disrupt vacations and summer trips. Whether it’s constipation, bloating, or general stomach discomfort, 42 percent say they have gut health issues, and 38 percent report symptoms that get worse when they travel. The fear of a digestive episode looms so large that nearly half of respondents (49 percent) said they bring supplemen…
Sports
Racing Legend D. Wayne Lukas, Triple Crown Icon, Dies
D. Wayne Lukas, one of the most decorated and influential trainers in the history of horse racing, has died. He was 89. The Hall of Famer's death occurred in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, June 28, according to his family. In his final days, he had been in hospice care following a battle with a severe MRSA infection. Born on a Wisconsin farm in 1935, Lukas began his career training quarter horses before switching to thoroughbreds in the late 1970s. Over nearly five decades, his horses won a record 20 Breeders' Cup races and 14 Triple Crown contests, including four Kentucky Derbies…
Business
Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk
A popular over-the-counter cough syrup has been recalled across the US following a contamination alert and product stability issue. New York-based Medtech Products Inc., headquartered in Tarrytown, issued the voluntary recall for five lots of its 4-ounce Little Remedies honey cough syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. The recall also cites loss of shelf stability as a contributing factor. Symptoms linked to Bacillus cereus exposure can include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. While illness is typically short-term in health…
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Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death. The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59. It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers. The findings stem from a large-scale …
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