READ THIS NEXT: Susan Sarandon Will Date Any Gender, as Long as They’ll Do This. In a new interview with The Stage (via Variety), Takei shared that he hadn’t come out publicly earlier in his life, because of his acting career. “Why did it take me so long to come out?” he said. “Because I’m an actor and I wanted to work. I learned at a young age that you couldn’t be an openly gay actor and hope to be employed....
RELATED: Google Just Issued This Urgent Warning to All Android Users.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Google is far from alone in defending against cybercriminals. Microsoft warned Windows users earlier this week that it had identified nearly 120 vulnerabilities across Windows operating systems. Users were instructed to update their system to keep data and information safe. Prior to Microsoft’s latest breach, Google made headlines when a total of 11 hacks of Google Chrome were confirmed, nine of which were “high” threats and two of which were “medium....
RELATED: If You Have Omicron, This Is When You’ll Begin to Feel Symptoms. It can be hard to differentiate between COVID, cold, and flu symptoms, especially with Omicron causing the majority of new infections. But Bruce Patterson, MD, a virus expert and founder of cell diagnostic company IncellDX, told the Deseret News that there is one symptom that is consistent among all of the COVID variants, including Omicron. “The one thing that’s always present with COVID is fatigue,” he explained....
It’s no secret that winning the lottery can be a nightmare come true—past winners of big jackpots have seen families torn apart, financial reversals, and in at least one case, being run out of town by neighbors begging for money. Iowa resident Timothy Schultz won $29 million from Powerball in 1999. He told Fox News recently about how winning big can change life for the worse. 1 “The Euphoria Subsides”...
When Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, it quickly became clear the duchess was going to follow in her late mother-in-law’s footsteps. A feminist from an early age, Meghan has always been outspoken. Prior to joining The Firm, Meghan used her hard-won celebrity as a successful television actor to advocate for women and girls. But when she stepped into royal life, she found it difficult for many of the same reasons Diana did....
Both the auditory and visual aspects of fireworks can provoke anxiety in animals, so it’s wise to block them out by any means possible.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “In advance of the fireworks, prepare your home by closing all the windows and the curtains to help muffle the sounds,” suggests Antje Joslin, DVM, a veterinarian for Dogtopia. A few familiar noises around the house may help reduce your pet’s fear response to fireworks. “Turn on some music or the TV, but be sure it has gentle sounds to help calm their anxiety,” says Joslin....
READ THIS NEXT: The Zodiac Sign Least Likely to Fall in Love, According to Astrologers. Aries, you’re a go-getter who doesn’t like to slow down for anything—and love is no exception. You want the best of everything and refuse to settle for less. When you’re starry-eyed about someone, things move at a whirlwind pace. Fancy dinners, extravagant gifts, and plenty of “good morning” texts will be on the menu. You also tend to shower the other person with affection and plenty of compliments....
RELATED: If You’re Using This in Your Home, Throw It Out Immediately. On Aug. 18, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that TJX, the parent company of HomeGoods and Homesense stores, had recalled approximately 4,300 swivel counter stools sold at the two chains, as well as HomeGoods/T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods/Marshalls stores. The affected stools, which have wooden legs and rivet trim around the seat, came in gray faux leather as well as light gray, dark gray, and blue and cream herringbone fabrics....
RELATED: This Entire Food Company Just Shut Down Following Safety Concerns.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb On Aug. 5, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Blount Fine Foods of McKinney, Texas had recalled approximately 6,384 pounds of Panera Bread at Home Chicken Tortilla Soup. Panera Bread at Home products are sold via grocery stores, not Panera Bread restaurants. The soup was sold in 16-oz. plastic containers with a use by date of 09/09/2021 and lot code 070121-1V printed on its label....
RELATED: If You Got Pfizer, This Is When You’ll Need a Booster, CEO Says. The findings come from a study conducted in Israel, where people aged 60 and older have been offered access to a third dose of the vaccine since late July. When a survey of side effects was conducted of roughly 4,500 people who received a Pfizer booster from July 30 to August 1, 88 percent reported that they felt “similar or better” compared to how they felt after their second shot of the regimen....
READ THIS NEXT: 4 Major Medication Shortages That Could Affect You. Medication shortages are not a new problem, but they’re certainly a serious one. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a searchable database to inform Americans about drugs facing shortages, which it updates daily. As of now, the FDA indicates that there are 124 different medications in short supply in the U.S., per a compilation by Becker’s Hospital Review....
A new study from the U.K. government’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) analyzed the symptoms of a random sample of 6,000 patients in England who tested positive for the coronavirus between mid-November and mid-January, the BBC reports. Test results showed that the 3,500 patients who tested positive for the new U.K variant were more likely to experience four symptoms in particular when compared with the 2,500 who were found to be infected by other variants....
While the FDA stated in an earlier recall notice that it was El Abuelito’s queso fresco that should be avoided, the recall has now expanded to include 15 different products. The cheese subject to recall now includes 12-oz., 5-lb., and 10-lb. loose vacuum packs and vacuum loose bags of El Abuelito Quesillo Abuelito; 10-lb. vacuum loose bags of El Viejito cheese; 5-lb. and 10-lb. vacuum bags of El Paisano cheese; 10-lb....
A study out of Lund University in Sweden, published in the journal eLife on April 27, examined the health registries of more than five million people to find potential links between blood type and more than 1,000 diseases. The study found that people with type A blood are more likely to develop a blood clot, specifically pulmonary embolisms and portal vein thrombosis. As the Mayo Clinic explains, a pulmonary embolism is “a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs....
The Cleveland Clinic report highlights that not all sleep is the same, and that how a night’s slumber ends can be a big clue as to your overall wellbeing. “Much of the latter part of our sleep cycle is comprised of REM sleep, or dream sleep, which is a restorative sleep state,” Reena Mehra, MD, the director of Sleep Disorders Research at Cleveland Clinic, said in a statement. “And so, if you’re hitting the snooze button, then you’re disrupting that REM sleep or dream sleep....
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the crazy worms, formally known as Amynthas spp, are an invasive species from Asia. Cornell University’s Cooperative Extension said they can be identified by their “characteristic smooth, often milky white clitellum (band near the head of the worm).” These worms earned their moniker because they “thrash wildly when handled.” Additionally, they are “four to eight inches long, move quickly like a snake, and can shed their tails when threatened,” per Cornell....
However, if you’re over 65, there’s one popular breakfast item experts from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) say you should never order—and if you do, you’re putting yourself at risk of serious illness. Read on to find out what you should be crossing off your breakfast order and how you can keep yourself safe. RELATED: If You’re Over 65, Never Eat This One Kind of Fish, Says CDC....
On Feb. 19, the CDC added guidance titled, “What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines,” to its website. In addition to tips on how to get a vaccination and what to expect in terms of side effects, the agency added a “Scam Alert” warning. The CDC warns that people should never pay for their vaccine before receiving it. The vaccine is free to people living in the U....
RELATED: These Common Heartburn and Pain Meds Were Just Recalled, FDA Warns. On April 12, the FDA announced that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling one batch of its Insulin Glargine (Insulin glargine-yfgn) Injection, 100 units/mL (U-100). The product is packaged in 10 mL vials packed in a carton. Mylan Specialty L.P. distributed the affected products in the U.S. between December 9, 2021, and March 4, 2022. Recalled items can be identified by the NDC number 49502-393-80, batch number BF21002800, and the expiration date of Aug....
The new warning comes from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), which is responsible for the regulatory oversight of all disinfectants and sanitizers (other than hand sanitizer and wipes) in the state. Since the start of the pandemic, with increasing numbers of people using these products, UDAF inspectors have been monitoring the claims made by brands about the efficacy of their products. In a statement, the department detailed how they “have found numerous improperly labeled or repackaged sanitizers, the improper use of sanitizers, and a number of fraudulent claims....
