“We always recommend getting the flu shot early that’s in September, October. That’s because flu season comes around in October. There’s no exact date, just when it gets cold,” Michael Richardson, MD, of One Medical, told The New York Post. “It peaks between December and February, and it can honestly last until May, it usually starts to beat out around March.” Ting Ting Wong, MD, a primary car physician and infectious disease specialist at the New York-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn, says it’s important to get inoculated in early on before the flu season kicks into high gear because it takes two weeks for the immunity to take effect....

When Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan and her husband Prince Harry aired on Sunday, Mar. 7, it became a huge topic of conversation. The interview brought in a whopping 17 million viewers, who watched as Harry and Meghan opened up more than they ever had before about their experience in the British royal family and the British tabloid media. So, of course, the interview was also discussed on The Talk throughout the week that followed....

Experts believe that the rising temperatures in June have sent more people flocking toward air-conditioned indoor spaces. “As people go indoors in hot weather and the rebreathed air fraction goes up, the risk of infection is quite dramatic,” Edward Nardell, MD, professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, told The Harvard Gazette.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Nardell has found that there’s a direct correlation between outbreak areas and hotter weather, saying that “the states that, in June, are already using a lot of air conditioning because of high temperatures are also the places where there [have] been greater increases in the spread of COVID-19, suggesting more time indoors as temperatures rise....

RELATED: James Corden Says This Is the Rudest Celebrity He’s Ever Met. Corden is currently facing backlash for a segment on The Late Late Show. Viewers have started a petition demanding that the segment “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts” get removed from the show. In the segment, Corden has celebrity guests play a game of “truth or dare,” where he asks them to choose between answering a scandalous question or eating food that Corden claims to be gross or inedible....

On December 9, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of approximately 82,000 Craftsman CMECSP610 10-inch corded chainsaws with extension poles. The saws in question have been pulled from the market after Craftsman received a report of the chainsaw starting without being turned on, causing its user to suffer a laceration. The Craftsman saws aren’t alone in putting users at risk—read on to discover which other safety hazards might be lurking in your home....

During his appearance on the Bravo talk show, Andy Cohen asked Sudeikis which SNL sketch made him laugh the most. He said that it was “Potato Chip,” which was meant to be like “a Tennessee Williams play,” written by former cast member Will Forte and former show writer John Solomon. But before the sketch actually debuted on air in December 2009, it was left out of the episode it was originally written for, in part because the celebrity guest just wasn’t the right person for it....

On July 27, Deborah Birx, MD, of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, visited Tennessee and suggested that the state shut down bars and limit indoor dining at restaurants. In the last seven days, the Volunteer State has seen 233 new COVID cases per 100,000. That puts it in the White House’s coronavirus “red zone,” along with nearly half of the states in the U.S. where new cases are higher than 100 per 100,000 people per week and/or the positive test rate is at least 10 percent....

RELATED: If You’re Vaccinated, This Is How Likely You Are to Get COVID, New Data Shows. The CDC recently compared the effectiveness of Moderna’s, Pfizer’s, and Johnson & Johnson’s vaccines in preventing hospitalizations among adults without immunocompromising conditions, and published their findings in a Sept. 17 study. The researchers conducted a case-control analysis among 3,689 adults who were admitted to 21 U.S. hospitals across 18 states from March 11 to Aug....

When faced with the question of who was the worst celebrity dancer ever to compete on the show, Carson said that it was “a tossup” between two people. One of them is rapper Master P, who was partnered with pro Ashly DelGrosso in Season 2 of the show, way back in 2005. “I remember watching that, sitting at home, just being like, ‘Oh my goodness,’” Carson said. And though she wasn’t on the show at the same time as Master P, it seems that some of her fellow pros filled her in on how he approached the competition....

Read on to see the video of Hanks and Wilson’s encounter with fans and to find out what the Oscar winner had to say. READ THIS NEXT: The Worst Tom Hanks Movie of All Time, According to Critics. Leaving a building and heading to a car on Wednesday night, Wilson and Hanks were approached by a large group that appeared to include both fans and paparazzi. In a video published by TMZ, the pair seem calm at first and even smile at the crowd, but soon, someone causes Wilson to trip and she yells, “Stop it!...

RELATED: If You See This on Your iPhone, Don’t Click It, Experts Warn. According to a “best practices” guide released by the National Security Agency (NSA), turning your phone off and back on once every week can be an easy way to stop hackers from gaining access to your sensitive information. The simple tactic—such a common fix for most gadgets and tech that it’s become a cliche—can work as an important roadblock to anyone looking to exploit security vulnerabilities in your device, the Associated Press reports....

RELATED: If You’re Unvaccinated, You’re Barred From This as of Nov. 8. If you’re planning on taking a destination vacation in 2022, there’s one place you might no longer be able to enjoy if you’re unvaccinated: Costa Rica. On Nov. 2, the country’s tourism organization Essential Costa Rica updated their entry requirements to inform travelers that many businesses will soon be requiring proof of vaccination. This new mandate goes into effect Jan....

1 Caution Surfer Ericksen takes care to get close to his surfboard while on shore onlookers warn that the sea otter may attack. The sea otter appears to be protective, takes a dive into the water, but is quick to get back on the board. 2 Cute but Wild The Monterey Bay Aquarium warns: “A sea otter, as cute as it is, should not be approached by humans. If you encounter a sea otter in the wild, even if one approaches you, maintain your distance!...

RELATED: You Can Catch the Delta Variant Outdoors If You Do This One Thing, Experts Warn.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb While many virus experts say they’re not canceling their travel plans just yet, they are continuing to wear masks indoors and no longer going to certain indoor places. Ruth Carrico, PhD, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Louisville, told Insider that when it comes to indoor spaces, it’s best to stay clear of buildings that are poorly ventilated—so if they don’t keep their doors open or the air feels stuffy, skip it, she advises....

RELATED: This Exercise Can Make Your Heart Attack Risk Soar, Study Says. Going for your morning walk may not be quite the same as training for a marathon, but it’s still giving you a health boost. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine tracked 380,055 people with an average age of 56 over the course of 11 years to study the relationship between physical activity and lack of sleep....

“No other membership allows customers across the country to get everything from gingerbread cookies and eggnog to holiday decorations and toys delivered for free as soon as the same day,” Walmart’s Chief Customer Officer Janey Whiteside said in a statement. “Walmart+ is designed to make life easier—giving customers an option to not have to sacrifice on cost or convenience.” However, there are some restrictions around Walmart+’s new offering. “Delivery from Walmart stores on items like groceries will still carry a $35 minimum,” the company’s press release reads....

RELATED: This One Thing Is Disappearing From 300 Walmart Stores. For the first time since November, the retail giant has announced that it will be expanding its store hours across the U.S. after they were drastically cut at the beginning of the pandemic. According to a statement from the company, Walmart store hours will open at 6 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. beginning Saturday, June 5, unless local or state mandates prohibit the change....

Medicare insurance plans will be offered through Walmart in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. with the company announcing that Walmart Insurance Services will provide Medicare plans (Part D, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement plans) offered by Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Amerigroup, Simply Health, Wellcare (Centene), Clover Health, and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. More carriers may be added in the future.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The announcement builds on Walmart Insurance Services LLC, which launched in July 2020....

READ THIS NEXT: The No. 1 Sign There’s a Snake Under Your Porch. The animal kingdom is filled with a wild diversity of creatures that corner every corner of the globe. In many cases, creatures have adapted and evolved to thrive in their native habitats over millions of years. But according to experts, there are times when wildlife can end up pushing the boundaries of its typical living place. “Most animal species, at one stage in their lives, hit the road and try to strike out on their own....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Type A Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. If you’re close to an Aries man or woman, you won’t be surprised that the color they radiate in is red. Maria Hayes, astrologer and founder of Trusted Astrology, explains that this “energetic, active and brilliant sign wears red to enhance these traits.” According to Hayes, red helps Aries “enhance their drive and keep them motivated as they proceed in doing their tasks....