Real Housewives of New York City Season 1, Episode 1, “Meet the Wives” (March 4, 2008) At the Walt Disney Television Emmy Party in 2019. And for some contentious reality stars, these are The 18 Most Hated People in Reality TV History. Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 1, Episode 1, “Welcome One, Welcome ATL” (Oct. 7, 2008) Arriving at Strahan, Sara and Keke in 2019. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 1, Episode 1, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Wealthiness” (Oct....

Read the original article on Best Life. Lots of beloved Christmas songs tell stories of memorable characters like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but most of us wish we could forget the central figures of NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes,” which recounts a little boy trying to scrounge up enough money to buy shoes for his terminally ill mother. Nothing kills the holiday mood quite like the lyric “Could you hurry, sir, Daddy says there’s not much time....

The scientific community widely agrees that wearing a mask and avoiding crowds is absolutely vital to avoiding the novel coronavirus. But according to Peter Collignon, PhD, an infectious diseases physician and professor at the Australian National University, the attention we put on social distancing and wearing face masks should also be placed on using eye protection in many situations, The Guardian reports. Collignon explains that there was an unnecessary amount of focus put on sanitizing surfaces during the early days of the pandemic, and we’re much more likely to get the virus from particles in the air....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Affectionate Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Scorpios do everything with single-minded intensity, including examining the past. “They’re the one sign that gets obsessed over people they love and things they like, making them very sentimental,” says psychic and astrologer Leah Goldberg. These intense feelings, however, can lead to infatuation. “Scorpio has deep emotions that run the gamut and also may be prone to ruminating and obsessing over things such as the past,” according to writer and astrologer Rebecca M....

READ THIS NEXT: Storing This in Your Pantry Is Attracting Mice to Your Home, Experts Warn. Besides housing your vehicle, you can use your garage for various activities. And for most people, keeping the space tidy can be just as much of a priority as keeping your basement or attic organized. But according to experts, certain items can be all too inviting for mice. This includes stacks of firewood, which many homeowners often choose to store inside for convenient access and to keep it dry....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Live Here, Watch Out for Escaped Snakes and Other Reptiles. Few places around the house are quite as perfect for a snake to get comfortable as a basement. Besides being one of the easiest areas for them to access through a crack or hole, they also allow them to lay low and potentially hunt any pests you may be housing. But as cold-blooded animals, snakes are also attracted to your home’s water heater for the same reason you rely on it....

The top indicator that your thyroid is off isn’t very subtle at all. In fact, it’s likely staring at you in the mirror every day. “The most common sign of a thyroid problem is a swollen neck caused by an enlarged goiter,” Jaydeep Tripathy, MD, a primary care doctor at Doctor Spring, told Best Life.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Rajeev Sharma, MD, an endocrinologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), explains on the center’s website that “any enlargement or abnormal growth of the thyroid gland is considered a goiter....

RELATED: The 20 Oldest Living Celebrities in 2021. Country legend Dolly Parton released her first single, “Puppy Love,” back in 1959, and she hasn’t slowed down since, despite the fact that she’s now 75 years old. In fact, as recently as July 2021, Parton released a single called “Sent From Above” to promote her new fragrance line. And we can’t ignore that she’s also built herself an empire that includes a theme park, a production company, and various philanthropic projects—most notably of late, donating $1 million toward research that ultimately led to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine....

In an article for CBS News, Peter H. Gleick, MD, president emeritus and co-founder of the Pacific Institute and author of Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water, points out that while tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which allows for less frequent quality testing....

However, there is a major way the differences between Harry, William, and Charles could very well be on display. Due to Harry and Duchess Meghan’s official exit agreement, there is one thing Harry technically won’t be allowed to do at the funeral for Philip. Read on to find out how Harry will still appear very much apart from his father and brother, and for another update from the Sussexes, check out The One Thing Harry & Meghan Must Do Now That Philip Has Died, Sources Say....

Read on to find out how William is dealing with the fallout from the Oprah interview, and for more from the tell-all, check out Meghan Finally Broke Her Silence on Her Sad Relationship With Her Father. While touring a London school with Duchess Kate on Thursday to promote the rollout of Mental Health Week in secondary schools, Sky News reporter Inzamam Rashid first asked William if he’d spoken to his brother since the broadcast aired....

1 Doctors “Are Concerned” About Her Health In an official statement, officials confirmed that the Queen is very ill and under 24/7 medical care. “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral,” the statement reads. 2 Her Family Is Traveling to Balmoral According to a royal source immediate family members have been informed about her condition and are rushing to her bedside....

1 A Thoroughly Royal Burn From Her Majesty The amount of time Queen Elizabeth spends in any kitchen (including her own) is naturally limited, whereas the kitchen is more of a “family” space for William, Kate, and their children George, 9, Charlotte, 7, and Louis, 4. Which explains the Queen’s reaction when she saw the Cambridges’ newly redone kitchen for the first time. “I remember when they had just finished renovating Anmer Hall, and they invited the Queen over for lunch,” says Sally Bedell Smith, author of Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch....

1 A New Book Claims Meghan Mistreated the Staff In an extract from Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, set to be published by Headline Books on October 6, Valentine Low details how the arrival of Meghan Markle into the world of the royals was a struggle from the start. Low maintains that Harry and his wife’s demands prior to and after the royal wedding, and Meghan’s treatment of the staff, put Prince William in an uncomfortable position....

There was, however, a time when it seemed their long courtship would not lead them to the altar at Westminster Abbey. After meeting at St. Andrew’s University in 2001, William and Kate dated for six years until William broke up with his longtime love (over the phone, no less) in April 2007 because he felt he wasn’t ready to commit to marriage in the near future. The breakup didn’t last long and by that summer, the couple had reunited with William promising Kate there would be a proposal some time in the near future....

READ THIS NEXT: Cancer Survivor Rita Wilson Says She Stopped Eating This After Her Diagnosis. The star first announced that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of blood cancer, in Oct. 2020. “As the Dude would say… New S**T has come to light. I have been diagnosed with lymphoma,” the actor shared via Instagram. “Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good,” he wrote....

The director of the National Cancer Institute, Norman “Ned” Sharpless, MD, wrote in an editorial for the journal Science that these postponed appointments could translate into over 10,000 avoidable cancer deaths over the coming decade. Given that research efforts for many diseases have also stalled during this time of global emergency, we may see fewer advancements in cancer research, and fewer lives saved over time. As Sharpless points out, in the age of social distancing, people have been especially wary of medical settings like hospitals—many of which have been primarily used to treat COVID patients over recent months....

In the summer months, you may combat stress through workouts and time spent reading on the beach. Just make sure you still find ways to deal with it during the colder fall months, too. According to Jessica Peatross, MD, a hospitalist and functional medicine doctor in Monterey Park, California, severe acute stress or chronic long-term stress can have an impact on how well your immune system functions. “When you’re stressed, there’s an uptick in the fight-or-flight hormone, cortisol....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Argumentative Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Since Cancers are famous for their emotionality and sensitivity, fits of rage certainly don’t spring to mind when we think of this sign. But truthfully, they can have bad tempers. “Cancer is ruled by the moon and the earth’s oceans are closely linked to lunar cycles,” says Mysticsense astrologer Rachel Cooban. “As such, Cancer’s emotions can switch up as quickly as the tides....

A June 22 report from UNAIDS, based on government surveys done in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa, and Thailand, reveals that many of the active ingredients used in antiretroviral medications used to treat HIV are currently experiencing shortages. These supply chain issues—including reduced distribution of raw ingredients and packaging, limited staffing reducing manufacturing output, and travel restrictions causing reduced distribution of the final product—are limiting the accessibility of certain antiretroviral medications including tenofovir/lamivudine/efavirenz (TLE) and tenofovir/lamivudine/dolutegravir (TLD), which are used to treat 80 percent of HIV patients in low- and middle-income countries....