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Meghan McCain, The View co-host and new mom, is now calling for a mandatory paid maternity leave. After giving birth to her daughter Liberty in late September, McCain was fully anticipating returning to The View in time for Election Day, she said up on her return. However, her return was delayed due to health complications […]
In an updated twist on the alien Coneheads, “Saturday Night Live” introduced fans to the “Rona family” of COVID-19 viruses all home for the holidays. The family was exhausted from their world — and university — travels. There’s Mom (Cicely Strong), Dad (Beck Bennett), a daughter (Lauren Holt) with a fiance she’s been “mutating with,” and […]
It took everything the “Weekend Update” anchors had not to careen into total tastelessness when dealing with President Donald Trump testing positive for COVID-19. For one thing, they had so little time to work out something super delicate. “Say what you will about 2020, but it’s got moves,“ quipped Colin Jost on “Saturday Night Live’s” […]
Dehydration: Dehydration is one of the major causes of xerostomia. People with certain health conditions, like uncontrolled diabetes, are particularly susceptible to increased urination and dehydration and, therefore, are more likely to develop angular cheilitis. Medications: Medications that can irritate the skin like the acne drug isotretinoin, or treatments like chemotherapy can also cause irritation […]
How do you improve the health of an entire town? That was the question facing the former fishing port of Fleetwood, in Lancashire. It’s a place where lives have been blighted by illness and people were dying younger. So, in 2016, a local GP began to lead efforts to turn things around, helping people take […]
If you have HPV, you’re probably wondering: Does HPV go away? And if so, how long does it take for HPV to go away, exactly? Both are valid questions. And the good news is the answers are: usually and it depends. Here’s the deal: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in […]
Brooks Laich Says Julianne Hough ‘Really Enjoys It’ When He Sucks on Her Toes: ‘We Play Around’ – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Brooks Laich Says Julianne Hough ‘Really Enjoys It’ When He Sucks on Her Toes: ‘We Play Around’ this link is to […]
Dean Drobot/Shutterstock Have you ever noticed that you and your friends all talk similarly? That’s not actually a coincidence! Here’s everything you need to know about why we subconsciously copy the people around us. Have you ever noticed that when you spend a long period of time with someone, you often start talking and acting […]
Culture Your local McDonald’s has nothing on these architectural feats of fast food fandom. The Oversized Happy Meal James Kirkikis/shutterstock There’s no way anyone could mistake this building for anything other than a McDonald’s. The gigantic Happy Meal-shaped restaurant in Dallas, Texas, is covered with paintings of famous McDonald’s characters. Inside, you’ll find one of […]
Mexico: McMolletes via mcdonalds.com.mx A mollete is an open-faced sandwich. In Mexico, the McDonald’s version is topped with cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo, and a delicious Mexican sauce on the side. Turkey: Breakfast platter via mcdonalds.com.tr This breakfast platter from the McDonald’s menu in Turkey looks pretty tasty and healthy. It comes with an […]
Jennifer McCafferyNov 30 Hint: It’s not the one you think. Pekka Sakki/REX/Shutterstock You might think with the number of golden arches you see that McDonald’s is the fast food chain with the most franchises around the world. But it turns out that distinction belongs to another chain: Subway. According to CNBC, the sandwich franchise operated […]
It may be the most wonderful time of the year. But the holiday season actually takes a toll on most of us—and our love lives aren’t immune to the stress. “The holidays can bring up intense emotions for many people,” explains Rachel Needle, PsyD, psychologist at the Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida. While […]
France: Sit long, talk lots istock/pixdeluxe The French excel at the leisurely family meal. On average, 92 percent of French families dine together nightly, compared with 28 percent of American families. “For the French, eating is the event of the day,” says Dr. Pescatore. “For us, it’s something we do before heading out to do […]
France: Crêpe Stepanek Photography/Shutterstock No trip to France is complete without stopping for traditional crepes, either sweet or savory. To make this take on a pancake, the French start with wheat or buckwheat flour and fill it with spreads, Nutella, or jelly for a treat, or ham and cheese, mushrooms, or more for a lunchtime […]
High levels of shame and ignorance are associated with HPV, the sexually-transmitted virus which affects 80% of people, a survey has discovered. The government is rolling out HPV testing as part of routine screenings for cervical cancer. Nearly half of the women surveyed believed their partner must have cheated if they had HPV, but the […]