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Measles Outbreak May Be Sign of Things To Come, Per Study Rini Rezeki/iStock A new study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine found that the United States could be at risk of measles becoming endemic again, as a current outbreak continues – 25 years after measles was declared eliminated from the country. In fact, a simulation found there could be as many as 51 million cases in the next 25 years, leading to potentially thousands of deaths....

Men’s Supplements Contain “Hidden” Prescription Drugs, FDA Warns <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2670482887_3567_featured.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Men’s Supplements Contain “Hidden” Prescription Drugs, FDA Warns - 1”> iStock Dietary supplements have their advantages. For instance, you might take vitamin C during the winter to boost your immunity or turn to magnesium to promote strong bones . Supplements, when taken as directed and needed, can help improve your overall health. But they also have their disadvantages—mainly, they don’t need approval from the U....

Meteor Shower That Produces Up to 15 “Fireballs” Per Hour Will Peak This Weekend—How to See It <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669882334_6472_featured.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Meteor Shower That Produces Up to 15 “Fireballs” Per Hour Will Peak This Weekend—How to See It - 1”> Shutterstock If you have a penchant for all things space (or just have FOMO from missing this year’s Halloween comet), consider this your official celestial events weekend update. The Leonid meteor shower is expected to reach peak activity during the early morning hours of Nov....

Meteor Shower With a “Flurry of Shooting Stars” Peaks This Week—How to See It iStock Enjoying nature in autumn isn’t just about catching all that beautiful fall foliage before winter arrives. Amateur astronomers and stargazers know this time of year can also get very active for their favorite hobby, with plenty of events on the calendar that warrant picking a spot outside, getting comfortable, and taking some time to look up....

Miley Cyrus Says Child Star Role Gave Her “Body Dysmorphia” Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Miley Cyrus made her way into the spotlight not long after being born to country-star-turned-actor, Billy Ray Cyrus . The middle child of five siblings, all of whom made their way into show business, she grew up in a family full of recording artists and actors. With all of this—plus Dolly Parton as her godmother—it wasn’t surprising that Cyrus discovered a love of music and performing at a young age....

Multiple People Attacked by “Cloud of Hundreds of Bees”—How to Protect Yourself Sketchart / Shutterstock READ THIS NEXT: “Very Large” New Spider Species Discovered—Here’s Where There May Be Hiding . One of our LAPD Volunteers assigned to West Valley Division sustained dozens of bee stings earlier today while assisting with a call for service. Fortunately he’s in stable condition at a local hospital. https://t.co/nS5aaEYaDA — LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) May 16, 2023...

Never Let Your Bank Give You This, Police Say in New Warning iStock When it comes to our hard-earned money, we tend to trust our banks to keep it safe. And that’s a lot of money on the whole. According to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), the average bank account balance for U.S. consumers is $5,300. Multiply that by the majority of Americans with bank accounts, and you end up with quite a hefty sum....

New Research Discovers Hidden “Harmful” Ingredients in Tattoos iStock Getting a tattoo is a major commitment that most people don’t take lightly. After all, whatever you choose to have inked will become a part of your body forever. Regardless, many see the permanent artwork as an expression of their personality , whether they go for a small sentimental outline or a full sleeve or back piece. But aside from sometimes growing to regret your decision, getting inked does come with significant health risks if stringent hygiene and safety rules aren’t followed or if you allow it to get infected....

New Study Reveals the Top 3 Mistakes Slowing You Down at Airport Security iStock Traveling by plane is one of the fastest forms of transportation, but that’s only after you make it through the airport. Beyond battling crowds and waiting to check in, the most time-consuming part of the entire process is often getting through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) line. There are many rules you have to abide by when getting checked by TSA, and sometimes even the most well-traveled passengers struggle to remember what to do and what not to do....

Ozempic Is Changing Some Patients’ Personalities, and Doctors Think They Know Why aprott / iStock When reading about Ozempic, you’re bound to hear about the potential side effects . The medication, which is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, is often prescribed off-label for weight loss—and while it’s certainly effective, some patients have reported gastrointestinal (GI) issues and a slew of unpleasant complications. But although these side effects can be debilitating for some, there have also been reports of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists—the class of medication Ozempic and its sister drug, Wegovy, fall under—changing patients’ personalities....

Peter Facinelli on the Movie That Changed His Life and Why Real Men Drive Stick Shutterstock You might recognize Peter Facinelli from his star turn as lovable jerk Mike Dexter in the 1998 teen film Can’t Hardly Wait . Or maybe from his run as Van on the early-aughts crime series Fastlane or Coop on Showtime’s terrific show Nurse Jackie . Or perhaps as Dr. Carlisle Cullen, the patriarch of a certain clan of vampires in a little thing called Twilight ....

Popular Breakfast Food Could Protect Against Colon Cancer, New Study Finds Shutterstock By now, you’ve probably read about the dramatic rise in colon cancer among young people. According to 2023 data from the American Cancer Society , diagnoses in people under 55 years accounted for 11 percent of colon cancer in 1995, but that number doubled to 20 percent in 2019. Across age groups, “colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U....

Prince Harry Accused of “PR” Trip to See King Charles—Why His Visit Was So Short Matt Dunham - WPA Pool/Getty Images After King Charles III’ cancer diagnosis was announced earlier this month, Prince Harry made the trip back to the U.K. from California to visit his father. But, as was soon reported, the trip was a very short one. According to reports, Harry was in the U.K. for just over 24 hours and met with Charles for around 30 minutes....

Robin Williams “Would Still Be Alive” If Christopher Reeve Hadn’t Died, Glenn Close Says Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images While audiences everywhere mourn the loss of Christopher Reeve and Robin Williams , who died at ages 52 and 63, respectively, many fans may not be aware that the actors shared a deep connection. Despite their very different careers, the stars were actually long-time friends , their relationship beginning when they were roommates at The Juilliard School in New York City in the ’70s....

Scientists Bust the Anti-Aging Hype Around This Popular Supplement Shutterstock There are over 41 vitamins and minerals , including magnesium and vitamin D, that help support healthy aging. A majority of these can be obtained through fruits, leafy green vegetables , whole grains, nuts, and other nutritious foods. Alternatively, your doctor may suggest taking supplements, some of which are coincidentally marked as longevity boosters—although that no longer seems to be the case for taurine, a popular longevity supplement that researchers now say isn’t correlated with anti-aging....

Shoppers Are Still Abandoning Home Depot, New Data Shows—Here’s Why Chris Allan / iStock Prices everywhere remain stubbornly high, which has us all tightening our belts where we can. Consumers are cutting back on non-necessities and spending less time out shopping , and retailers are certainly feeling that shift. Home Depot, in particular, has seen a dip in sales for several quarters now —and it doesn’t seem like 2024 is off to a hot start....

Southwest Airlines Hints That It May Abandon Unassigned Seating Shutterstock Love it or hate it, Southwest Airlines ‘ seating policy certainly makes it stand out from the pack. The carrier has a unique boarding process and doesn’t assign seats to passengers, meaning you’re able to pick your own once you board. But some recent challenges for the airline now have the CEO acknowledging that there could be changes in store—and the unassigned seating that has come to define Southwest may soon be a thing of the past....

Strawberries Sold at Aldi and Costco Recalled Due to Hepatitis A Outbreak, FDA Warns Svetlana Lukienko / Shutterstock Strawberries are a grocery list staple: They’re a sweet treat and a welcome addition to your morning smoothie or signature fruit salad. But while strawberries are generally a healthy choice , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now says certain varieties could put your health in danger. In a recent recall notice, the agency announced that frozen strawberries sold at Aldi, Costco, and other major retailers are now subject to recall due to a hepatitis A outbreak....

Stylists Say These Are the 10 Signs Your Clothes Don’t Look Good on You Maridav / Shutterstock Even the most stylish people fall into a fashion rut now and then. Maybe you’ve been relying on the same outfit formulas for years, or you’re holding onto pieces that technically fit —but don’t exactly flatter . If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like something was… off, your clothes might be betraying you....

Stylists Say Winter Is the Best Time of Year to Try Out Bangs—Here’s Why Kzenon / Shutterstock Bangs is a hairstyle that people tend to love or hate. Those in the latter category might actually be bangs-curious, but dislike them for the added upkeep, effect on the skin, or the annoying way they can get in your face. If you feel this way but don’t actually hate the look of bangs, stylists say the winter is the perfect time to do a little experimenting ....