Ryan Brennan

Most people are getting fibermaxxing wrong — and they don’t even know it. The trend has taken over wellness social media for good reason. Fiber genuinely works. It supports digestion, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, regulates blood sugar, and lowers cholesterol. Plus, most Americans fall well short of the recommended daily intake, so the impulse to […]

Clean beauty taught people to question what they put on their skin. Now that same thinking is moving from the bathroom counter to the kitchen cabinet. For years, beauty shoppers have been trained to look past pretty packaging and ask harder questions: What’s in this product? Is it safe? Is it better for the environment? […]

A nonstick pan can feel harmless because it is so familiar. It makes eggs easier, isn’t as hard to clean and makes weeknight meals less stressful. But in homes with children, people with asthma or pets, how that pan is used matters. The risk is not normal low-heat cooking. The danger starts when nonstick cookware […]

Trying to buy non-toxic nonstick cookware can feel weirdly stressful. Every box promises something different: PFAS-free, PTFE-free, ceramic, toxin-free, nonstick. The problem? Most shoppers are comparing labels without knowing what the labels actually mean. And the truth is, cookware is rarely all-or-nothing. The best non-toxic nonstick cookware usually comes from understanding which materials work best […]

Microplastics have become a growing concern in everyday kitchens, pushing many consumers to swap plastic containers and traditional nonstick cookware for “cleaner” alternatives like glass, stainless steel and silicone. Silicone, in particular, has exploded in popularity because it’s flexible, reusable and generally considered more stable than plastic. But as more people build lower-tox kitchens, one […]

Your favorite nonstick pan isn’t designed to last forever — even if it still looks usable sitting on the stove. Over time, heat, scratches and everyday wear can slowly break down the slick coating that makes nonstick cookware so convenient in the first place. And for many shoppers worried about forever chemicals, that’s where the […]

When California lawmakers tried to crack down on forever chemicals through Senate Bill 682, the debate quickly turned into a celebrity controversy. Rachael Ray publicly defended modern nonstick cookware, arguing the products are safe and important for home cooks. But her comments drew criticism from Mark Ruffalo, who has become one of Hollywood’s most vocal […]

The BTS comeback era is officially in full swing — and now fans can experience it beyond the music. The global K-pop group recently teamed up with Korean food companies Paldo and HY (formerly Korea Yakult) to launch a new wellness-focused food and beverage brand called ARIH. And unlike celebrity brands that simply slap a […]

Spills, mystery stains and everyday messes always seem to show up at the worst possible moment — usually right when you realize you’re out of the cleaner you actually need. Before making a store run, take a look in the laundry room. Laundry detergent is designed to break down dirt, oils and grime, which means […]

Walk through any grocery store or pharmacy and you’ll see shelves lined with probiotic capsules, gut health gummies and powdered supplements promising better digestion and a healthier microbiome. The problem is that most people buying them don’t fully understand the difference between a prebiotic vs. probiotic. And those that do don’t know whether those expensive […]

For the first time, scientists have documented microplastics in frog tadpoles living in the wild Amazon rainforest — and the contamination showed up in every single pond and every single tadpole they tested. The finding, published April 11, in Scientific Reports, raises urgent questions about how deeply plastic pollution has penetrated even remote, sparsely populated […]

If you’ve been wondering how to avoid microplastics in everyday life, your laundry room is a surprisingly important place to start. Every time synthetic clothes like polyester, nylon and fleece go through the washer or dryer, they release tiny plastic fibers into the environment. The good news is that a few simple changes — from […]

Spore can find hidden mold behind walls. Indy can detect 16 different kinds of mold. And Buck went through a 1,000-hour training program before ever stepping inside a client’s house. Collectively, they’re taking the meaning of “good boy” to a whole new level. Across the country, specially trained mold detection dogs are becoming one of […]

Stress is unavoidable, and Americans are increasingly hunting for new ways to cope with it. That’s why adaptogens, explained below, keep surfacing in wellness conversations. These herbs, roots and mushrooms can help the body push back against everyday pressure. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still recommends healthy eating, exercise, sleep and […]

Once a niche corner of the wellness world, adaptogens are now everywhere — and Travis Barker is helping push that shift. The Blink-182 drummer’s wellness brand just expanded its adaptogen mushroom gummies to Target stores nationwide. Now, adaptogenic ingredients long associated with a niche wellness culture is within reach of everyday shoppers. Barker Wellness, the […]

Beef tallow has become one of the buzziest DIY skincare trends online, and much of that momentum traces back to Nara Smith. Since she first shared her homemade beef tallow moisturizer recipe on TikTok in May 2024, the video has racked up millions of views, sparking a wave of curiosity about rendered animal fat as […]

Beef tallow has quietly migrated from kitchen pantries to vanity tables, and one of the biggest endorsements thus far has come from none other than Khloé Kardashian. The 41-year-old Good American cofounder recently revealed she rubs beef tallow for skin care around her eyes at night — a practice she swears helps keep nighttime wrinkles […]

More than four decades after a Louisiana teenager was raped and murdered, four men have been charged in connection with her killing — a breakthrough investigators credit in part to a true crime podcast that brought new witnesses forward. Roxanne Sharp, 16, was found dead on February 12, 1982, in a wooded area near the […]

If there’s one thing the latest Garage Beer short film makes clear, it’s this: when things go sideways, Kylie Kelce is the one who saves the day. In The Last True Cold One — a 16-minute Western-style parody released on YouTube on April 23 — Kylie steps into the spotlight alongside her husband Jason Kelce […]

Fernando Mendoza is locked in as he begins a new chapter in his life — and he announced it the way he announces everything. On LinkedIn. The 22-year-old quarterback was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23. The former Indiana Hoosier […]

Some sad stories — even in the animal kingdom — have happy endings. The story of Camy and Arlo is proof. Camy is a Thoroughbred mare born in 2017 whose racing career ended before it began. A trailering accident in 2021 left her with an injury and a battle scar on her right leg. But […]