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RELATED: The Most Flirtatious Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Capricorns love to impress people around them and want everyone (especially their coworkers) to think they’re cool and powerful. This ambitious sign wants to be the best at what they do, which includes curating the perfect social media page to make others jealous. Lauren DeGolia, astrologer and cosmic consultant, reveals Capricorns spend a lot of time on social media “so they can try and beat everyone else at the social media game....

Lively and Meester played Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf, respectively. The two characters were the best of friends at some points, but also spent a lot of time plotting each other’s downfalls. So, it’s no surprise that audiences were invested in their real-life relationship too. Read on to find out more about the clash and to see what those involved had to say. READ THIS NEXT: Hugh Grant Said It Was “Tense” Working With This Co-Star....

There have been several discussions surrounding people with allergies and the COVID vaccine. And while some allergies are a reason to hold off on getting vaccinated, Peter Marks, MD, the director for the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, says most aren’t. “Right now, the only things that would prevent you from getting vaccinated is if you had a known allergy to one of the things that are in the vaccines or if you had a bad allergic reaction to the first shot,” Marks said during an video event hosted by BlackDoctor....

The national daily case average in the U.S. reached a new all-time high of 807,761 on Jan. 14 before leveling off and slightly dropping five percent over the past seven days as of Jan. 18, according to data from The Washington Post. But during an interview with CNN on Jan. 16, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, warned that the trend might not mean the latest spike in cases will end everywhere....

In the new study, which was published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, 822 adults who reported to be in a monogamous relationship were asked to describe their favorite sexual fantasy, PsyPost reports. The results showed that 33 percent of respondents said their “favorite sexual fantasy of all time” involved being in a sexually open relationship of some kind. On top of that, 80 percent of study participants who listed an open relationship as their ultimate fantasy said they intended to make this fantasy a reality at some point in the future....

Knowing the early signs of RSV is important, so you can seek treatment before it becomes more serious. Read on to find out what to watch for. READ THIS NEXT: Top Virus Experts Issue Urgent Warning About a New Way You Can Catch COVID. While RSV has long been known as a potentially dangerous virus that affects mostly infants and young children, Emily Martin, PhD, MPH, an associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health told The New York Times that “Adults still get RSV fairly regularly and they can get reinfected multiple times throughout adulthood....

However, while major surges rage across the Midwest and increasingly the West, there are some states that are currently beating back the virus. Most of these states are in the Southeast, which saw some of the worst outbreaks the summer had to offer. Using data from The New York Times COVID tracker, we’ve pulled the number of new daily cases per 100,000 residents, as well as the percentage of decrease in cases since two weeks ago....

The J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study is an annual look into traveler satisfaction that rates each airport on a 1,000-point scale based on six key factors (in order of importance): Terminal facilities, airport arrival/departure, baggage claim, security check, check-in/baggage check, and food, beverage, and retail offerings. The latest survey, which was released in September 2021, only involves large airports that accommodate 10-32.9 million passengers per year, and mega airports that serve over 33 million passengers per year....

“First and foremost, I think we need every state to have a mandatory mask law,” Jha told George Stephanopoulos. While many states do require masks in public by law, there is still a good portion of the country that does not have a mandate in place. “We can’t dither on masks,” Jha said. “I think everyone needs to be wearing one when they’re outside of their home.” Secondly, Jha warned against people gathering indoors, naming indoor bars, restaurants, and night clubs as the main offenders....

Using data collected from the University College London COVID-19 Social Study, researchers examined 55,204 adults living in the U.K. over the course of the country’s strict 11-week lockdown period from March 21 to May 31. Using a series of models, questionnaires, and assessment tools, the study aimed to find “the associations between specific activities (or time-use) and mental health and well-being amongst people during the COVID-19 pandemic.” While the study has yet to complete the peer review process, the results are fascinating....

On Sunday, Mar. 7, the day the current 15th season of Sister Wives airs on TLC, Janelle decided to address fans’ concerns. “Many of you have been noticing and reaching out to me about the blemish above my lip in the new episodes,” she wrote on Instagram. Janelle said that at first, about a year ago, she noticed “what looked like a scar develop in an area on [her] lip where all of [her] cold sores for the past two decades have erupted....

READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Party Snack May Cause Colon Cancer, Experts Say. While there are plenty of substances that have been identified as carcinogens, health officials have been alerting the public about concerns with one mineral for decades: asbestos. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), asbestos is a “group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers,” which are found in soil and rocks throughout the world....

For the 25th season of the show, The View is trawling through its Rolodex to bring back some of its most controversial past co-hosts. It’s quite a Rolodex, too. The show has had an astonishing 22 full-time hosts throughout its run. Some left on great terms, while others let the bickering and bantering get the best of them. Read on to hear who’s signed on for another opportunity to take some time to enjoy The View....

There are many moments throughout Sawyer’s 2003 interview with Spears for ABC News’ Primetime that had fans gasping when they saw it played back in the new documentary. But possibly the most shocking moment is when Sawyer brought up a politician’s wife’s comments about wanting to shoot Spears. During the interview, Sawyer informed Spears that Kendel Ehrlich, the wife of Maryland’s former governor Robert Ehrlich, said, “Really if I had an opportunity to shoot Britney Spears, I think I would....

According to a tweet from the company, April 1 marks the end of Periscope, the pioneering app that was one of the very first to popularize live streaming from phones. Most of the app’s services are now no longer available to users and it can no longer be downloaded from major app stores. “This is it. Our final goodbye. Today is the last day the Periscope app will be available,” the app’s official account tweeted on March 31....

RELATED: Walmart Is Getting Rid of This, Effective Immediately. On Feb. 17, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notice for a popular baby product. According to the alert, Massachusetts-based company Zeno Inc. had to recall its Infant Walkers, with at least 1,355 units having been affected. The CPSC said that the equipment is prone to both fall and entrapment hazards.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “They can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step as required by the federal safety standard,” the agency explained....

While addressing reporters, Fauci explained how some patients could become infected with COVID even after being fully vaccinated, citing what is known as a “breakthrough infection.” “We see this with all vaccines, in clinical trials and in the real world. No vaccine is 100 percent efficacious or effective, which means that we will always see breakthrough infections, regardless of the efficacy of the vaccine,” Fauci explained. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are about 90 percent effective against COVID and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 66 percent effective against COVID infection....

“We must remember to not make it all about ourselves, but to put the person we’re [writing to] at the forefront of our minds,” explains licensed professional counselor Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, CEO of Free to Be Mindful. “For example, when writing a card to someone who just had someone pass away, we often state how sorry we are for their loss. But that’s making it about ourselves.” If you’re sending a greeting card, your intention is to honor, celebrate, or in some way express positive sentiments....

Adderall use is extremely common, and more people are taking it all the time: In 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal, Adderall prescriptions were up by more than 10 percent, to 41.4 million. But what does it actually do to your brain? We asked Aaron Lengel, PharmD, a licensed pharmacist and assistant professor at the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Read on to find out why using this medication could permanently change the way your brain works....

RELATED: Virus Expert Warns You Need to Do This to Avoid COVID After Vaccination. Ashish K. Jha, MD, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, said in a series of tweets on Nov. 29 that the country’s current drop in cases is not because fewer infections are occurring right now. Instead, Jha explained that this is a common pattern after holidays. “It’s what we see during every holiday: drops in cases due to drops in testings....