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New Alert Issued for “Kissing Bug” Insects That Can Cause Heart Problems From Bite Shutterstock Don’t let their endearing nickname fool you; kissing bugs aren’t to be messed with. In 2021, the species was considered a rarity in Delaware, but fast-forward three years, the deadly disease-carrying insect is now causing concern in the diamond state. Medical entomologist Jennifer K. Peterson called the alarming discovery a “wake-up call” in a press release about her recent research with the University of Delaware....

New Study Reveals Hidden Viruses in Your Bathroom That Will Change How You See It Forever Shutterstock Did you know your bathroom is home to a variety of viruses that make up their own ecosystem? A new study led by Northwestern University reveals everyday objects such as toothbrushes are covered in newly-discovered viruses. The study was published in the October 9 issue of Frontiers in Microbiomes . “The number of viruses that we found is absolutely wild,” Erica M....

October Is the Best Month to Buy a House, Realtor.com Says—4 Reasons Why Shutterstock If you’re in the market for a new home or just love to casually browse listings in your area, you know how often prices and rates can shift. But while there are so many contributing factors to the everchanging housing market, new data from Realtor.com suggests that the coming weeks could actually be the time to score the best deal....

Pharmacist Shares 4 Medications That Could Be Illegal to Travel With Ilona Shorokhova / iStock More than 212 million Americans intend to travel this summer , according to The Vacationer’s 2024 Summer Travel Survey —so you might as well start mentally preparing yourself now for the inevitably long lines at baggage drop-off, airport security, and border control. But as any passport stamp collector knows, there are tips and tricks to avoiding extended wait times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints....

Plastic Surgeon Shares Affordable “Anti-Aging Powerhouse” to Keep Skin Young Helena Nechaeva / Shutterstock If you struggle with adult acne, dark sunspots, or fine lines, you know it takes a lot more than an average skincare routine to fight the effects of aging skin. Staying hydrated and well-rested can help, but oftentimes, we need something with a little more oomph to make a noticeable, long-lasting difference. The skincare market is saturated with products claiming to boost youthful, radiant skin....

PNC Bank Is Closing 32 More Branches in 10 States, Starting Early Next Year Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock Even in the age of online banking, “run to the bank” is a pretty standard line on a to-do list. Maybe you need to deposit a larger check or pick up a new debit card—or perhaps you prefer to use your bank’s ATM and avoid those annoying transaction fees. No matter your motive, having a local bank is a convenience, and it can really throw a wrench in things when branches close....

Queen Elizabeth Was Furious About Harry and Meghan’s Daughter’s Name, Insider Says Chris Jackson/Getty Images After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their daughter in June 2021, the world found out that she was named after two royal family members: one of her great-grandmothers and and one of her grandmothers. Her first name is Lilibet, after Queen Elizabeth II ‘s nickname , and her middle name is Diana, after Harry’s mother, Princess Diana ....

Rattlesnake Attack Has Trauma Doctor Issuing a New Warning Shutterstock Just seeing a snake is enough to send many of us into a panic. But being bitten by one—particularly a venomous snake—is another story altogether. There have been numerous accounts of people across the U.S. being struck over the last few months, and that’s no surprise: Researchers say venomous snake bites are actually increasing. Now, a recent rattlesnake attack has one trauma doctor issuing an important warning to the public....

Researchers Find Speech Pattern That Predicts Cognitive Decline Branislav Nenin / Shutterstock There are a seemingly endless number of health risks that increase with age, but for many of us, none are as scary as the prospect of cognitive decline. And while the symptom can be harrowing enough on its own, it’s often a sign of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease . With that in mind, you likely want to know your risk factors and any early indicators....

Researchers Say These 9 Biohacking Secrets Are the Key to Living to 100 Shutterstock For many Americans, hitting the 100-year mark isn’t just a dream—it’s a goal. According to the CDC, the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78.4 years, but living longer than that means little if your extra years are spent battling illness or chronic pain. That’s why experts now emphasize “healthspan” just as much as lifespan: the number of years you live free of major disease and disability....

Scientology Officials Talked Tom Cruise’s First Wife Into Divorce, New Book Claims <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/mimi-tom-main.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=“Mimi Rogers and Tom Cruise at the premiere of “Someone to Watch Over Me” in 1987 - 1”> Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Today, Tom Cruise is the most famous Scientologist in the world, but it was another actor who first introduced him to the controversial religion. From 1987 to 1990, the Top Gun star was married to Mimi Rogers , his first wife, who was raised in the controversial belief system....

See ’90s Teen Star Susan May Pratt Now at 48 Buena Vista Pictures Susan May Pratt never intended to be an actor, but a few lucky breaks and a modeling career gone sideways let to her being cast in two of the most low-key beloved teen films of the late 1990s and early 2000s: the Julia Stiles / Heath Ledger rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You and the ballet drama Center Stage ....

See Bill Murray’s Son Now, Who’s a Celebrity Chef Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Bill Murray needs little introduction, but just in case you’ve been living under a rock since the ‘70s, here goes! The Oscar-nominated actor first rose to fame as a cast member of Saturday Night Live , and found his footing on the silver screen in films like Caddyshack , Tootsie , the Ghostbusters movies, and Groundhog Day . In 2003, he starred in Sofia Coppola ’s Lost in Translation , propelling his career on a trajectory of indie auteur comedy-dramas, including nine films by Wes Anderson and three by Jim Jarmusch ....

See D.J. From “Roseanne” Now at 40 Carsey-Werner Distribution In the pilot of the classic sitcom Roseanne , a child actor named Sal Barone played the Conners’ youngest child, D.J. But he’d be recast with Michael Fishman , who went on to play the character for the rest of the series’ nine-season run. Roseanne Barr later said that she was immediately impressed with the young actor when they met. At a reunion for the sitcom in 1998, Barr and Fishman recounted how she asked the then-six-year-old to tell her a joke....

See Kevin From “Home Alone” Now at 41 Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Macaulay Culkin’s first big gig was in 1985, when he appeared in the comedy Uncle Buck , but it wasn’t until he played Kevin McCallister in the 1990 blockbuster Home Alone that he became one of the most famous child stars in Hollywood history. In addition to that holiday hit and its sequel, the actor also starred in Richie Rich , My Girl , The Good Son , and The Pagemaster , among other movies....

She Played Kim on “A Different World.” See Charnele Brown Now at 56. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/kim-e1658856249996.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=“Charnele Brown on “A Different World” - 1”> Carsey-Werner Distribution After a major cast shake-up following Season 1, Charnele Brown joined the cast of A Different World as Kim Reese in Season 2. With Season 1 stars Lisa Bonet and Marisa Tomei off the show, the series began to focus more on other students at Hillman College, including Kim, a medical student and the roommate of Whitley Gilbert ( Jasmine Guy )....

Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of This “Magic” Kitchen Product That’s on Sale for $17 G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock For those who like to shop, it’s fun to keep up with innovative new products and trends. These days, it’s that much easier to find out what the most popular items are, as they’re often going viral on social media. Shoppers simply post a photo or a video of a unique find, and before you know it, that item is sold out everywhere....

Sidney Poitier Broke His Promise to Leave His Wife for Diahann Carroll <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/sidney-main.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=“Sidney Poitier on the set of “Lillies of the Field” in 1963 - 1”> Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images After the years pass, the secrets come out. In the 1960s, one pair of famous castmates carried on a nine-year-long affair after first working together on a movie musical. Sidney Poitier met a co-star through the 1959 film Porgy and Bess , and they kicked off an affair that involved him promising to leave his wife for her, his co-star actually leaving her husband, and an unhappy ending....

Steven Spielberg Regrets Editing Guns Out of “E.T.” Amid Backlash <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/drew-et-e1682526537926.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Drew Barrymore in “E.T.” - 1”> Universal Pictures Viewers will never stop loving the 1982 hit E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial —and passionate fans will never forget the changes that were made to the film 20 years after its release. In 2002, for the 20th anniversary of the movie, director Steven Spielberg made some edits to the originally released film, including adding scenes, changing a little bit of dialogue, incorporating CGI, and—most infamously—digitally removing guns from the hands of characters....

Stevie Nicks Called Joe Walsh Her Great Love, But He Said He Loved Her “As a Sister” Chris Walter/WireImage/Jim Shea/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks’ list of romances includes Fleetwood Mac bandmates Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood , producer Jimmy Iovine , and the Eagles’s Don Henley . But when asked who the love of her life was by The Telegraph in 2007, she offered a different name. “My great, great love was Joe Walsh ,” Nicks said, referring to the relationship she began with the Eagles guitarist starting in 1983....