There’s no denying the popularity of diet pills in the United States, with one in eight adults relying on GLP-1 to lose weight or treat a chronic condition, according to a November survey by the health policy organization KFF. The GLP-1 industry generates billions in revenue—and growing. The drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, generated … Read more
I recently wrote a post where medical professionals revealed the health warning signs you should never ignore, and it was extremely eye-opening. In the comments, fellow doctors, nurses and other professionals revealed the subtle (and not so subtle) health signs that could be very dangerous. Here’s what they had to say: Note: Some answers were … Read more
While we may crave certain foods year-round, our comfort food cravings tend to kick up a notch during the winter. However, it is not always a physical need that inspires these tastes. Yes, cold weather can mean we use more energy and need food to help conserve heat, but often our cravings can be more … Read more
People are living longer these days, with the average life expectancy of people in the US reaching 80.7 years for women and 74.1 for men, according to a scientific study published in JAMA. Unfortunately, for many people, their later years are not spent in good health. FilippoBacci/Getty Images According to the same study, the US … Read more
We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed community to tell us how they’ve noticed that the people around them have become more conservative in recent years. Here’s what they said: Note that some submissions come from this Reddit thread. 1. “My dad used to watch various news channels growing up, and although he was always … Read more
Another day, another “feature” was enabled in a portable app that you’d like to disable. Fizkes/Getty Images For Gmail users, there’s an automatic opt-in that can give Google access to your email data (think: your personal and work messages, your attachments) “to train AI models,” cybersecurity experts say. If you do not want this information … Read more
Hi, I’m Alexa, and I usually use this space to track Donald Trump’s “hot” economy, but we also need to examine how his policies affect ordinary people — especially his loyal followers. So welcome Donnie Hate Clock. BuzzFeed It’s no secret that President Donald Trump has pushed to end social programs like the Affordable Care … Read more
No matter who you are or what period of history you may prefer, I know that there is always more information about history to learn. So here are 10 fun facts about history that I recently learned that I thought were interesting enough to share. Enjoy! 1. The recently departed Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband … Read more
Hospice care is not something that should warrant fear or sadness. When Kath Murray tells people what she does for a living, there’s always an awkward silence, a nod of understanding and the inevitable “it must be so hard” response. “I’ve never had a job where I’ve laughed so much,” says Murray, a hospice nurse … Read more
As British households prepare to put away their Christmas decorations for another year, many will also be thinking about a clean before a fresh start for 2026. As well as Christmas trees and the odd unwanted gift, expect to see lots of families scratching their heads over how to de-clutter their homes and throw away … Read more