Last winter’s flu season was the deadliest in at least four decades, the Centers for Disease Control said Wednesday, with an estimated 80,000 deaths in the United States. The 2017-2018 flu season was particularly severe, Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the CDC, told the Associated Press. Get push notifications with news, features and more. … Continue reading "CDC Reveals 80,000 Americans Died of the Flu Last Winter as They Urge Vaccination"

Remember your thick, luscious pregnancy hair? A few months after giving birth, all those pregnancy-gifted hairs may fall out. This hair loss can feel precipitous and dramatic — all of a sudden, you might spot fistfuls of hair in your drain, or strands clinging to your fingers after you run your hand through your head. … Continue reading "6 Ways to Deal with Postpartum Hair Loss"

Amy Schumer has no time for body shaming. An Instagram user altered a photo of the I Feel Pretty actress, 37, in a black-and-white bikini on the beach to make her look thinner — and Schumer did not appreciate it. Posting before and after pictures, the Instagrammer wrote, “So I think Amy looks great already but man does … Continue reading "Amy Schumer Has a Message for the Fan Who Photoshopped Her Bikini Photo: ‘I Love My Body’"

The Food and Drug Administration says that a “public health tragedy” is underway as teen e-cigarette use continues, but that they are working on plans of action with the major manufactures, including Juul. After demanding in September that e-cigarette manufacturers submit detailed plans to curb the illegal teen usage, the FDA says they’ve met with … Continue reading "FDA Says a ‘Public Health Tragedy’ Is Underway as Teen E-Cigarette Use Remains Popular"

Jenna Jameson is all for empowering her fellow moms. On Monday, the 44-year-old former adult film star posted a side-by-side photo of herself holding daughter, Batel Lu — before and after she lost more than 60 lbs. — and reminded her followers that perfection is not realistic, especially when it comes to motherhood. Get push notifications with … Continue reading "Jenna Jameson Tells Moms Not to Judge Themselves Based on Unrealistic Expectations of Motherhood"

Flu season has arrived—and if you haven’t gone for your annual flu shot yet, you’ve probably at least penciled it into your calendar (hint hint). Seriously, there’s no reason not to. The flu vaccine is simple, takes zero time, and is the best way to reduce your odds of spending a week in flu agony. … Continue reading "How Long Does It Take for the Flu Shot to Be Effective?"

Dickey Betts is in critical but stable condition after an accident at his Sarasota, Florida, home on Monday. Betts’ manager and longtime friend David Spero confirmed the news to PEOPLE, adding, “I know his fans will see [Dickey] soon.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates … Continue reading "The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts in Critical Condition Following ‘Freak Accident’"

Mac Miller’s mom paid tribute to her son by sharing a sweet photograph. The photo, which was posted to Instagram on Saturday, shows Miller and Karen Meyers smiling at a Pittsburgh Pirates game. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser … Continue reading "Mac Miller’s Heartbroken Mother Shares Sweet Candid Photograph of Her Late Son"

Gina Rodriguez faced what could have easily been a very serious situation at The Talk. The Jane the Virgin star, 34, had a health scare backstage on Tuesday when she accidentally ate a blueberry — and she’s severely allergic. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this … Continue reading "Gina Rodriguez Suffers Health Scare After Eating Blueberry Backstage at The Talk"

Kristen Bell wants to empower her fans. The Good Place star, 38, shared an inspiring, body positive message for one woman who wrote on Bell’s Instagram page that she wished she were as pretty as the actress. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this … Continue reading "Kristen Bell Sends Inspiring Body Positive Message to Fan: ‘I Think Your Face Is Beautiful AF’"