Health Tips Line

Cruise ship disasters tend to grab the world’s attention. When a catastrophe hits, these giant floating cities, so huge up close, instantly transform into vulnerable, isolated, panic-inducing traps, bobbing alone in the vast ocean . Right now, all eyes are on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius , which has now docked in the Canary Islands after three passengers died from a strain of hantavirus on a polar expedition cruise from South America. As of May 11, seven other passengers and crew have been sickened, and everyone on the ship is returning to their home countries under strict safety protocols. Five states—California, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Arizona—are monitoring residents who disembarked the ship before the outbreak occurred, and New Jersey announced Friday that two residents are being monitored after potentially being exposed during air travel abroad: “The department is working with local health officials to monitor returning travelers as a precaution,...

Do you sea what we sea ? The latest seasonal Jellycat drop is upon us! The newly announced summer Jellycats are a sight to behold, boasting a laid-back seaside vibe. From familiar friends to new coastal cuties, these cozy companions are the perfect way to channel the sunny season. Boasting a bevy of beachy buddies, the latest batch of Jellies—which drops on May 12—offers an assortment of new friends. And just like we’d expect from Jellycat, each new critter is crafted from the cozy signature fabrics that make them oh-so-huggable. Like most other Jellycat collections, we expect these to sell out quicker than a frisbee toss, so snag your favorites fast! Here’s what we know about the new drop, along with our predictions on which will sell out first. What are the summer Jellycats? The new High Summer lineup, which drops on May 12, includes a mix of warm-weather icons. Among the cute critters are a new Bart Bear and a plucky pelican , which our resident Jellycat e...

Trying to understand the confusing, ever-changing slang and crazy videos that flood your kids’ feeds is a losing battle. But a new crop of bizarre history reels, featuring a skeleton and the ancient philosopher Socrates (yes, really), may have you wondering whether your tweens could actually be learning something useful from their hours-long phone sessions. I mean … sure? Bits of real history are mixed in to these incredibly popular and silly memes, which are spreading across the internet like democracy through ancient Greece. Of course, viral trends probably aren’t the best available teaching tool, but why not look for a silver lining? Read on to check out the latest (and wackiest!) brain-rot video to catch fire, and learn how to make one of your own—although honestly, we suggest leaving this one to the kids. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more trends, humor, travel, cleaning and fun facts all week long. What’s t...

After years of fan speculation, social media teases and one very impatient Bette Midler, Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in the works at Disney Live Action Studios. Better yet, the entire original trio is coming with it—Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Midler herself will all reprise their roles as Sarah, Mary and Winifred. Ready to run amok with the sisters ? We definitely are! Read on to find out when the magic will happen. A long road back to Salem The journey to a third movie has been almost as chaotic as a Sanderson sisters reunion. Disney first announced Hocus Pocus 3 back in 2023, but the project hit a major snag when studio chief Sean Bailey exited Disney in 2024. Midler, never one to mince words, voiced her frustration on Busy Philipps’s talk show Busy This Week in July 2024: “Time is not just marching—time is barrel-a**ing to the finish line. Get us while we’re still breathing!” By October 2025, things were bubbling again. Midler told A...

From her office at 30 Rock, just steps from the set of Today , which she co-hosts, Sheinelle Jones is on cloud nine. She recently got the news that her new book, Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom from Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans , had reached No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list. “I just screamed,” the mom of three says. “I’ve had voice problems in the past, so I don’t scream. I don’t even remember the last time I allowed myself to—but this one had just come out. I was so elated.” It was a joyous moment after a year marked by the painful loss of her husband, Uche, and, months later, her beloved grandmother. She began writing the book a couple of years before Uche became ill and completed it after he passed—a promise she made from his hospital room. Jones got the idea for the book after watching NBA all-star Steph Curry linger after a Today segment, shaking hands and taking time with everyone he met. His kin...