According to a recent study, the average American consumes over 36,000 grams of sugar per year. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that the average person ingests 99 grams of sugar a day, which is more sugar than there is in two 12-ounce cans of soda. Over the course of a year, that adds up […]
Boo baskets are a treat for kids — but they’re a trick for parents. Exhausted moms and dads are hitting on a new Halloween trend that requires them to gift their offspring a basket full of the spooky season’s goodies. While the concept of a “boo basket” started a few years ago, it has now […]
It takes courage, and gastroenterologists are sharing simple, everyday lifestyle choices to ensure their gut health is top notch. A September 2022 study by the American Gastroenterological Association found that nearly 40% of Americans avoid routine activities — such as exercising, running errands and spending time with loved ones — because of uncomfortable bowel symptoms. […]
It’s time to iron out your meal plan. A study published in August found that more than half the world does not consume enough micronutrients essential for health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E. Now, California gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi is sharing five signs that your body needs more nutrition – brittle nails, twitching […]
About 18,000 Americans are diagnosed with a new case of oropharyngeal cancer each year, with a UK head, neck and thyroid surgeon pointing the finger at oral sex. Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that tends to affect people between the ages of 50 and 80, but is becoming more prevalent […]
What’s old is new again. Names that were once considered outdated now have a shiny new allure, and one baby name expert predicts that some of the trendiest names next year will be old-fashioned favorites like Maple or Poppy. “Think Goldie, Birdie, Elsie and Nelly,” Laura Wattenberg, founder of Namerology, told Today. “It’s that throwback […]
The price of chocolate can make you feel bad about buying sweets. Instead of filling buckets with copious amounts of chocolate, kids will go home with gummies and more fruit-flavored treats and tarts. Cocoa prices are rising, prompting companies to shift gears from chocolate confections this season to candy-centric ones. Cocoa prices are rising, prompting […]
A 19-year-old mother said she brought her two-year-old daughter, Amelia, to her childless friend’s wedding and was taken aback by the groom’s mother’s comments. “Just a little background: last year, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in a family friend’s wedding. I was thrilled and immediately said yes, even though it was a child-free […]
it’s tacos the city. A Mexico City taqueria made history in May when it was awarded its first Michelin star, and now the taco stand — still the only one in the world with the coveted price tag — is coming to the Big Apple for a limited time. The humble, family-owned El Califa de […]
Almost two thirds of parents (64%) are concerned that their child is not reaching their full potential, according to a new study. A survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found that another 42% are more stressed than ever about their child’s academic success. From safety concerns (37%), to emotional well-being (37%), social development (28%), […]
