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Research tracking thousands of adults found that staying fit lowered mortality and liver disease risk among drinkers—though rising alcohol use still took a toll. Emerging research suggests that people ...

If your child watched the 2026 Winter Olympics, there’s a good chance they already know who Alysa Liu is. And if they follow her on social media, they’ve likely noticed the small piece of jewelry that ...

Editor's note: Alysa Liu wins Olympic gold in women's figure skating. MILAN — For those watching figure skating for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may notice the unique style of Team ...

More than 99% of people who suffer a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure have at least one risk factor beforehand—yet many have no idea until it’s too late. That’s part of the reason why heart ...

Deputies with the Durham County Sheriff's Office are searching for a person under the age of 18 following an early-morning stabbing. Around 3 a.m., deputies responded to an assault call at a home on ...

The 12-year-old and her mom, Kim Kardashian, have faced months of backlash over North's body modifications kimandnorth/TikTok;northwest/Instagram North West is ...

You might know her for the hit song “Messy,” but Lola Young’s piercings should also be on your radar. The British singer’s signature style put her ahead of some of the hottest trends of the season, ...

Lola Young returned to the main stage on Thursday night at Spotify’s Best New Artist Party in West Hollywood, ahead of the 68th annual Grammy Awards, alongside her fellow nominees Addison Rae, Olivia ...

From bacteria-laced makeup to questionable piercing hygiene, Claire’s has faced serious health concerns behind the glitter. This video dives into the real risks customers have reported—and what it ...