Hugh Hefner’s cause of death has been listed as cardiac arrest (which also killed Tom Petty just days later) and respiratory failure. But the week before he died on Sept. 27 at age 91, Hefner had an E. coli infection as well as septicemia, or bacteria in the blood, according to his death certificate, PEOPLE reported. E. coli, or Escherichia coli,… Read More »
It’s possible, but here’s why you shouldn’t freak out. Can ovarian cysts be cancerous? Some can be, but the vast majority are not. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in or on the ovaries, and they fall into two general categories. The most common type, called functional cysts, occur as a normal part of the menstrual… Read More »
This article originally appeared on People.com. A Virginia resident was bitten by a venomous snake inside a LongHorn Steakhouse before she even made it to her table. Rachel Myrick and her family were heading into the foyer of the restaurant for dinner earlier this month when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her foot.… Read More »
($100; amazon.com) The priciest of our picks, the Sound + Sleep offers a good deal of versatility. It can actually detect other noises in your environment (say, the neighbor’s howling dog, or a snorer down the hall) and adjust to mask them. The gadget also has a unique “richness” feature, which allows you to add… Read More »
($100; amazon.com) The priciest of our picks, the Sound + Sleep offers a good deal of versatility. It can actually detect other noises in your environment (say, the neighbor’s howling dog, or a snorer down the hall) and adjust to mask them. The gadget also has a unique “richness” feature, which allows you to add… Read More »
This article originally appeared on Fortune.com. Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who committed suicide in April, had a severe form of a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to repeated blows to the head. Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for murder, has joined a growing list of ex-NFL football… Read More »
Got eclipse fatigue? These hilarious parodies are just what you need. ICYMI, America basically hit pause yesterday to gaze up at the total solar eclipse, the first to sweep across the country from coast to coast in 99 years. Twitter buzzed with excitement about the once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Instagram nearly imploded with photos of onlookers sporting protective… Read More »
This article originally appeared on Time.com. The upcoming total solar eclipse, which you can watch live on TIME.combeginning at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, will cross the U.S. in less than two hours, and Americans in some states will only witness seconds of it. The once-in-a-lifetime event on Aug. 21 will engulf parts of 14 states in… Read More »
The term “namaste” has become so popular it immediately conjures images of zen-like yogis, but have you ever wondered what the yoga phrase actually means? You May Like
Swimmer’s ear can be caused by more than just swimming. Here we break down everything you need to know about the painful infection.� Ever wonder what’s really going on inside inside your ear canal when you get swimmer’s ear? The pain occurs when water gets trapped in the ear canal, which attracts bacteria that multiply… Read More »