Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric

Woman on a scale (stock image).Photo:Getty Getty An international committee of scientists has proposed a new way to determine excess body fat instead of just relying onbody mass index (BMI). More than 50 experts in fields such as nutrition, endocrinology and public health published their recommendations in the peer-reviewed journalThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinologyon Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Lancetreport suggests that another metric is far more useful when determining a patient’s overall health: the amount of belly fat they have....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Kevin Mclaughlin

See Prince Edward and Sophie's Joint Coat of Arms After Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Crest Caused a Stir

Prince EdwardandSophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s conjugal coat of arms has been spied online shortly after a royal crest onMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry’s new website caused a commotion. On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s joint coat of arms was spotted in the Linking Environment and Farming Education (LEAF) 2023 Impacts Report shared onX. Sophie, 59, is the honorary president of the organization that supports sustainable food and farming and penned a message about LEAF’s work over the last year....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Paul Graham

See the Cover of Caylee Hammack'sBed of Roses— An Album and Book Pairing! (Exclusive)

Caylee Hammack and her upcoming book with Carolyn Brown, ‘Bed of Roses’.Photo:Alexa King Stone; Podium Entertainment/Dawn Adams Alexa King Stone; Podium Entertainment/Dawn Adams Caylee Hammackis combining music and storytelling in her dual release,Bed of Roses! The bookBed of Rosestells the story of a young woman’s journey to self-discovery and love, “reminding readers that they don’t need to wait for someone to bring them roses when they can grow their own.”...

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Connor Lester

Serena Williams Bids Tearful Farewell After Canadian Open Defeat: 'I'm Terrible at Goodbyes'

Serena Williamsleft the Canadian Open for the final time as a competitor on Wednesday night, wiping back tears after defeat. The tennis champ, 40, took the court in Toronto for her first match since she announced thatshe will start to transition away from professional tennisonce she competes in the upcoming U.S. Open. Her farewell efforts north of the border stopped at the Canadian Open’s second round, though; Williams lost Wednesday’s match against world No....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Matthew Larsen

ShōgunCo-Creator Calls TV Drama Win at 2025 Golden Globes ‘Insane’: ‘Han Solo Is Looking at Us’

The cast and crew of Shōgun at the 2025 Golden Globes.Photo:CBS CBS Shōgunwas named best television series - drama at the 2025 Golden Globes. The Day of the Jackal,The Diplomat,Mr. and Mrs. Smith,Slow HorsesandSquid Gamewere also nominated in the category. Though the historical series triumphed at the Emmys last year, co-creator Justin Marks still seemed surprised to take home the trophy. “They didn’t tell you how insane this is. Yesterday, Rachel and I were scouring the ferns of our house looking for a 50-pound tortoise that we adopted for some reason that keeps escaping,” said Marks, referencing his wife andShōgunco-creator Rachel Kondo....

March 15, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Jacob Orr

Simone Biles Shares Sweet Video of Husband Jonathan Owens Teaching Her Dad and Godfather 'STL Dance'

Simone Biles, Uncle Paul, Jonathan Owens and Ronald Biles.Photo:Marcus Ingram/Getty; Simone Biles /Instagram Marcus Ingram/Getty; Simone Biles /Instagram Simone Biles’ family is learning some dance moves! The Olympic gold medalist, 26, posted avideoon Saturday of husbandJonathan Owensteaching her fatherRonald Bilesand godfather, Uncle Paul, the “STL dance” he performed during a recent NFL game in a special bonding moment. “This video is so wholesome 🤍” Simone wrote in the caption. “Jonathan teaching my dad & godfather the STL dance he did after his touchdown....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Stephanie Delacruz

Snoop Dogg Will Report for NBC During the 2024 Paris Olympics: 'Smoke the Competition'

Snoop Dogg.Photo:Alexander Tamargo/Getty Alexander Tamargo/Getty Snoop Doggis headed to Paris!NBC announced Sunday night that the rapper-turned-media personality will join the network in France for the 2024Summer Olympics, where he will help provide coverage of the event.“The global megastar will be on site in Paris to provide regular reports for the Olympic Primetime Show beginning July 26, 2024, on NBC and Peacock,” NBC said in a press release. “He’ll explore the city’s iconic landmarks, attend Olympic competitions and events, and visit with the athletes, their friends and families,” the network said....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Justin Kim

Sophia Bush Says 2023 'Broke,' 'Humbled' and 'Freed' Her amid Divorce: 'Thank You to This Year'

Sophia Bush attends “Melissa Etheridge: My Window” Opening Night at Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City.Photo:Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Sophia Bushis looking back on the year that “changed everything.” On Tuesday, the actress shared a lengthyreflectionon 2023 in the caption of an Instagram post and admitted that the past year “humbled me, broke me, built me, betrayed me, freed me, and showed me what it means to really be alive....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Mark Burgess

Spear Fisher Narrowly Avoids Being Run Over by Speed Boat in Hawaii: 'Grateful to Be Alive'

According toHawaii News Now, 30-year-old Christopher Lastra was spearfishing off the shore of Honolulu’s Magic Island when he saw a boat barreling toward him when he resurfaced. Lastra shared footage of the startling moment on the YouTube channelMen of the Spear-It. “This is why you always dive with a buoy. My buoy got swept away with the current last week and I had scheduled to pick one up tonight, however I went for a short shallow reef dive thinking I’d be ok,” he wrote in the video’s caption....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Joseph Williams

St. Louis Bus Drivers Hold ‘Sick Out’ After Black Employee Allegedly Found Noose at Work

School buses.Photo:getty getty A group of Missouri school bus drivers have staged a “sick out” after a Black employee allegedly found a noose near his workstation. Mitchell claimed he found the noose following an argument with a supervisor, perThe Kansas City Star. On Thursday, Mitchell sharedtwo videos on Facebookthat appear to show the noose lying on the ground near the station. In his post, Mitchell claimed he has “been filing prejudice complaints” against two of his supervisors since he first took the job....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Eric Mosley

T.I. Responds to Video of Son King, 18, Discussing His Arrest: 'I Know That Energy'

Photo: Prince Williams/Wireimage T.I.is thanking fans for their concern about his son King after the 18-year-old revealed he was arrested. Video showing King Harrisdiscussing his recent arrest appeared on social media on Thursday, along with criticism that the oldest son of the rapper and wifeTameka “Tiny” Harriswas proud of spending a brief time behind bars for charges that have not been made known publicly. “I know my son. Think I ain’t spoke to my son?...

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Sheryl Morgan

T.J. Holmes Brings His Daughter Sabine to Jingle Ball N.Y.C.: 'Girl Daddin' Like a Motha'

T.J. Holmes brought his daughter Sabine, 10, to Jingle Ball N.Y.C. on Dec. 8.Photo:T.J. Holmes/Instagram T.J. Holmes/Instagram T.J. Holmestakes his “girl dad” title very seriously. On Friday, Holmes, 46, attendediHeartRadio’s Jingle Balltour’s New York City stop at Madison Square Garden with a very special guest — his 10-year-old daughter,Sabine. Holmes' girlfriend,Amy Robach, also attended the star-studded event with the pair. In the clip, which Holmes captioned, “Girl Daddin’ like a motha,” the father-daughter duo dance, smile and sing along as theGutsmusician performs the track....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Anna Hall

Taxi Driver Who Witnessed John Lennon's Murder Recalls Thinking Someone Was 'Making a Movie' After Hearing Shots

Yoko Ono and John Lennon on Nov. 21, 1980.Photo:Allan Tannenbaum/Polaris Allan Tannenbaum/Polaris When taxi driver Richard Peterson pulled up to the Dakota the night of Dec. 8, 1980, he thought perhaps he’d get a glimpse ofJohn Lennon, the New York City apartment building’s most famous resident. Instead, he inadvertently bore witness to one of the most shocking moments in pop culture history:Lennon’s murder. In the series, Peterson explains that he picked up two passengers that night and drove them to the Dakota, where they were going to a party....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Timothy Villa