Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Dietitians and Dentists Love These Halloween Treats
[ad_1] Halloween doesn’t scare dentists or dietitians. They’re not monsters, after all—which means they wouldn’t begrudge kids their candy haul. But they do use a few tricks to make treats less troublesome, starting with limiting the festivities to one night. “Kids are going to get candy,” says Liel Grinbaum, a pediatric dentist at smiles+grins in…
Read MoreTexas Sues Tylenol Makers Over Claims of Links to Autism
[ad_1] Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the pharmaceutical companies behind Tylenol for “deceptively marketing” the medication as a safe option for pregnant mothers. The lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, which Paxton filed on Tuesday, claimed that the companies knew that being exposed to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, before birth…
Read MoreLisa Vanderpump’s Nephew Sam Vanderpump Shares “End Stage” Liver Disease Diagnosis
[ad_1] Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress…
Read MoreExercise May Benefit Women’s Hearts More Than Men’s
[ad_1] Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers in China analyzed data from 85,000 people without heart disease who were registered in the UK Biobank, a dataset that…
Read MoreIn the 2025 Art Basel & UBS Collecting Survey, Women Lead, Boundaries Blur and Collectors Get Personal
[ad_1] The latest Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting was released during Paris Art Week, pointing to new market confidence. Courtesy of Art Basel Released during the whirlwind weeks of market activity between Frieze London and Art Basel Paris, the latest Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting revealed—and in many ways…
Read MorePaxton sues, accuses Tylenol maker of lying 'for decades' about alleged link with autism
[ad_1] The video attached to this story aired on Sep. 23, 2025. AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month after President Donald Trump said that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Monday in Panola County court against the companies Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over the claims. Kenvue, which…
Read MoreSurvey to assess effects of Central Texas nonprofit funding cuts, service gaps
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A group of Austin leaders and organizations are joining together to ask nonprofits how funding cuts are impacting their work. KXAN’s Sally Hernandez has more on what the coalition hopes to accomplish with the survey. Hernandez: “Lynne Skinner is here talking to us about this survey. Lynne let’s start with what…
Read MoreMae Whitman Shares Rare Photo With Partner Carlos Valdes
[ad_1] Parenthood looks good on Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes. While the actress and her partner—parents to son Miles, 14 months—keep much of their relationship private, she recently shared a glimpse inside their new chapter together. “We went to a wedding,” the 37-year-old—who wore a black, long sleeve sequined dress—captioned her Oct. 27 Instagram post,…
Read MoreChatbots Like ChatGPT Are Fueling Mental Health Crises—What Can Be Done?
[ad_1] Users say human-like A.I. chatbots can worsen delusions and trigger psychosis, raising urgent questions about tech’s mental health risks. Unsplash Anthony Tan has a history of psychosis, but his most recent mental health episode was the most disorienting yet—and it stemmed from an unexpected source: ChatGPT. Tan began chatting with the A.I. chatbot about…
Read MoreThe Best Restaurants in Culver City
[ad_1] Though Culver City is best known as an early epicenter for L.A.’s film industry, it has become quite the culinary hotspot in recent years. While it leans toward the Westside, it is a bit more centrally-located than Venice and Santa Monica, making it a hub for Mid-City locals looking to imbibe and dine style.…
Read MoreReba McEntire breaks down over stepson Brandon Blackstock’s death on ‘The Voice’
[ad_1] Reba McEntire broke down in tears over stepson Brandon Blackstock’s recent death. During Monday’s episode of “The Voice,” the country star — who judges the singing competition show alongside Niall Horan, Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg — began getting emotional after contestant Aubrey Nicole performed Martina McBride’s “I’m Gonna Love You Through It.” “I lost my oldest…
Read MoreOnly Murders in the Building Season 5 Finale: Breaking Down the Shocking Twists
[ad_1] In the end, Beau shoved Lester into a fountain, causing him to fatally hit his head. And while the doorman attempted to let Mabel, Oliver and Charles know who had done it, his phone’s autocorrect prevented the message from coming across. Upon this discovery, Beau attempted to keep the gang from revealing his secrets…
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