The teenager who lost 200 kilograms in 4 years reveals the 4 secrets of success

At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and 15 years old. Garratt, now 19, told Today.com last week that he had always struggled with his weight. He started eating junk food and fast food at age 5, and the habit caused him to pack on the pounds over the years. … Read more

What is listeria? All about the deadly outbreak linked to deli meat

An outbreak of listeria linked to edible gums has sickened about three dozen people across the country, killing two, officials said. Meanwhile, some varieties of bagged and bulk vegetables have recently been recalled due to listeria concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year, … Read more

Gen X, millennials at highest risk of developing 17 cancers

Here’s another reason for a midlife crisis: Surprising new research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers than older generations. American Cancer Society researchers calculated generational cancer rates based on 23.6 million cancer cases and 7.3 million cancer deaths from 2000 to 2019. Surprising new research from … Read more

Hog’s Head sues over multistate listeria outbreak

An elderly Missouri couple has filed the first lawsuit related to the latest outbreak of listeria linked to deli pork butt that sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Patrick and Sue Fleming are seeking more than $25,000 in personal injury and damages from Boar’s Head and Schnucks Markets for medical expenses, “loss … Read more

McDonald’s may bring back the Snack Wrap – here’s what you need to know

McDonald’s fans loved the Snack Wrap until it was pulled from the menu in 2016 – but it may finally be back. The original Snack Wraps that McDonald’s lovers remember—consisting of chicken, lettuce, shredded cheese and salsa wrapped in a warm tortilla—were discontinued for a number of reasons: it was difficult and time-consuming to put … Read more

2 months of eating this diet ‘takes years off your biological age’

According to a new study, sticking to a vegan diet – even for just two months – shaves years off your biological age. Scientists found that eating only vegan foods for eight weeks led to reductions in biological estimates of age. The American team conducted a trial involving 21 pairs of adult identical twins. Their … Read more

Cut sugar from your diet to lower your biological age: study

There is no sugarcoating this news. We know too much sugar is bad for us – now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco say that even when we eat healthily, every gram of added sugar ages our cells. The US Food and Drug Administration recommends limiting added sugar to 50 grams per day. … Read more

Breakthrough for baldness? Sugar gel stimulates hair growth

Is there a sweet new solution to the bitter fate of baldness? Scientists say they may have accidentally discovered a revolutionary cure for male pattern baldness, a genetic condition that affects up to half of men and a quarter of women by the age of 50. Researchers found the gel treatment to be as effective … Read more

Ozempic can also help you quit smoking – here’s how

Ozempic can flatten backsides and maybe extinguish them too! Taking Ozempic or the drug Wegovy may help some smokers kick the habit, a new study suggests. The study compared the effects of eight antidiabetic medications—including injectable insulin, semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) and drugs similar to Ozempic—on nicotine addiction. About 28 million … Read more

Is your meal safe to eat in flight? There’s only one way to find out, experts advise

You never know what you’re going to get with an in-flight meal – but this one came with an extra shocking surprise. Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport because of “spoilt food” that sickened passengers. Although experts have said … Read more