Deal with this – a new analysis of 10 grocery websites found that retailers provided nutrition facts and other relevant information online only 35% of the time. “The government has clearly intended that you should be able to know some things about your food,” said the study’s senior author and Tufts University professor Sean Cash. […]
Parents warned of disturbing kidnapping scheme using children’s voice copies
Phone scams have been around for a while, but recent advances in artificial intelligence technology are making it easier for bad actors to convince people they’ve kidnapped their loved ones. Scammers are using artificial intelligence to replicate the voices of people’s family members in fake kidnapping schemes that convince victims to send money to scammers […]
The hottest restaurant on Instagram isn’t real
If it seems too delicious to be true – it probably is. Ethos’ social media is filled with great images of aesthetically pleasing, ‘gram-worthy dishes, from delicious chicken wing bouquets and indulgent honeycomb donuts to intricate creations of dinosaur-shaped croissants and Moo Dear Deng from the Internet. But the seemingly popular restaurant in Austin, Texas, […]
My SIL put her kids up for adoption because she ‘missed her old life’
A woman wrote in a parenting advice column after she and her husband adopted her sister-in-law’s twins. “My husband and I became parents thinking we would like to have three or four children,” she begins. “My first pregnancy had some serious complications at the end, but my doctors agreed that a second pregnancy was still […]
Diamonds are out, Lays crisps are in – and zip-top bags make you look poor
A bag of Lays and a $106,000 watch? In an age where quiet luxury reigns supreme, the ultra-rich have found new and subtle ways to signal their status, opting for simple foods and seemingly inconspicuous jewelry. When it comes to handbags, the 0.1% are abandoning visible signs of wealth, opting instead for accessories known only […]
Server reveals the most common ways people avoid tipping – plus surprising locals always tip
A UK server has revealed the cheap ways restaurant patrons avoid tipping. With 10 years in the industry, the waitress, who goes by the stage name Sophia Jenson, has encountered many types of customers, including heavy hitters, high-maintenance diners and penny pinchers. And despite the array of customers he’s dealt with, the server remains hospitable […]
Don’t Tell Your Kids to Stop Crying: Child Psychiatrists
She is crying badly! Dr. Willough Jenkins, a board-certified Canadian-American psychiatrist specializing in child psychiatry, is revealing the most common parenting mistake she sees—telling your kids to stop crying. “Telling children not to cry sends the message that their feelings are not valid. “Crying is a natural way to express emotions, and it’s important for […]
Space heater can cause erythema ab igne, doctor warns
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make hasty decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, is sharing a very troubling concern about space heaters — they can cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “burn-out skin syndrome.” toasted’ or ‘fire spots’. “Telling my patients that […]
Millennials rejoice! Gen Z declares that Tamagotchis are back – and they’re the must-have toy
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized toy that many millennials remember fondly. Tamagotchis – “digital devices in which users can take care of a virtual pet” are hot products among the younger generation recently, going back to their heyday in the 90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that worldwide sales doubled […]
Nutritionists reveal the best and worst foods and drinks for stress relief
With the holidays just around the corner and the presidential election just around the corner, fall can be a season of stress for many people. Experts say that the food we eat can reduce the effects of stress by nourishing our bodies with vitamins and minerals. Researchers have time emphasized the importance of the gut-brain […]