Walking in football may cause more brain damage than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers from the Radiological Society of North America looked at links between one of soccer’s most common practices – heading the ball – and neurodegenerative diseases such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). According to a new study, soccer headers […]

What a bird brain. Everyone wants their Thanksgiving turkey to stand out, but home cooks in one state are flying a little over the nest trying to cook tomorrow’s dinner on a public saltwater beach, officials say. Famous for its salinity levels ranging from two to nine times that of the ocean, Utah’s Great Salt […]

Sarah Falls wanted to be clever this Christmas. The mother of three set a budget of $97 to spend on gifts for her children. Instead of hitting department stores, the Northern Territory mum has been browsing thrift stores for gifts for her children, aged four, two and seven months. When she shared her bargains on […]

Even the best-laid diet plans can be derailed by a Thanksgiving feast—and who can say no to their mom’s mashed potatoes or aunt’s pumpkin pie? But just because we’re allowing ourselves to indulge in some of our favorite holiday foods doesn’t mean we’re powerless against the pull of over-indulgence—and in fact, there are a few […]

Oh, hell! As if you needed another reason to avoid rats in NYC, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a fungus in the city’s rats that exacerbates food allergies. The study authors note that there is a high prevalence of human asthma in NYC neighborhoods with an abundance of rat sightings, suggesting that all […]

They couldn’t keep this bottled. Engineers renovating a historic lighthouse in Scotland were blown away after discovering a 132-year-old message in a bottle – and it had a surprising connection to their project. “The note was just sensational, I was in complete awe,” engineer Ross Russell, 36, told the BBC of the enlightening discovery. Russell […]

A popular Thanksgiving side dish served in millions of homes each year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are so jealous of our delicious holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment to turkey, contains two ingredients that are off-limits in many developed countries. […]

Airplanes can be some of the loudest and most uncomfortable places to try to get some sleep, but there’s a game-changing trick that can have you flying in dreamland in no time – even from 30,000 feet . Called the “alpha bridge method”, the technique is thought to have been originally developed by the US […]

No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into party mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It is possible to enjoy a pleasant vacation without feeling overwhelmed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start Thanksgiving off with a filling salad. Eating […]