Valerie Sizelove
Valerie Sizelove is an online content writer and contributor to Inquisitr. She has a Bachelors Degree in Integrative Studies from Miami University. Valerie enjoys publishing on health, science, social issues, and celebrity gossip. In her spare time, she enjoys blogging on Medium, watching 'Supernatural,' and taking care of her amateur vegetable garden.A study published Wednesday in Neurology confirmed that atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a heart condition which affects thousands of people, is increasing their risk of developing dementia, as well. A team of researchers from Karolinska Institute and Stockholm University published the study, which may have also revealed some useful preventative measures for keeping dementia away. Medical… Continue reading This Common Heart Condition May Increase The Risk Of Dementia, Study Finds
With the stepping down of Nikki Haley from her UN Ambassador position at the end of the year, President Trump and speculators alike have begun to debate on who her follower should be. The Inquisitr previously reported that Dina Powell was one of the President’s top picks to fill the role. Sources say that the… Continue reading Dina Powell No Longer In The Running For US Ambassador, Says She Wants To Continue Work At Goldman Sachs
The drug problem of America seems to be seeping over the border into Mexico where addicts are unable to receive the type of help they need, claims BuzzFeed. According to a Syracuse University study, since 2007, the U.S. has deported 355,000 undocumented individuals to the small city of Tijuana, just over the border. It’s likely… Continue reading U.S. Opioid Problem ‘Being Dumped’ In Tijuana As Deported Addicts ‘Have Nowhere To Go,’ Says Activist
On Tuesday, federal officials received a warrant to search the home of Paul M. Rosenfeld of Tappan, New York. What they found inside was surely mindblowing: a home-made 200-pound bomb created by Rosenfeld, which he eventually admitted he was planning to use to blow up the National Mall on Election Day, reports BuzzFeed. Previously, federal… Continue reading New York Man Paul Rosenfeld Allegedly Planned To Blow Himself Up Inside National Mall On Election Day
Another protest went down in Portland, Oregon, this weekend with little to no police involvement, per Fox News. The protest began with over 100 people representing the Antifa and Black Lives Matter interest groups who were all there to honor the death of Patrick Simmons who had been killed by an enforcement officer in a… Continue reading Video Shows Portland Protesters Attacking Elderly Drivers, Hounding Woman In Wheelchair During Demonstration
Tuesday night, Bella Hadid celebrated her 22nd birthday with boyfriend The Weeknd, her sister Gigi, brother Anwar, family, and friends in New York City, reports Harper’s Bazaar. From videos shared of the event, it seems as though the model’s friends and family threw her a surprise bash at her home to celebrate the event. Hadid’s… Continue reading Bella Hadid Celebrates 22nd Birthday With Two Cakes, Lots of Kissing & Lavish Party With Friends
Rita Ora killed it at the American Music Awards Tuesday night, as her Instagram post showed. The post was a collection of three photos which displayed the smokin’ 27-year-old singer in a gothic-style black floral ballgown from a few different angles. The star’s dress appeared to be a sort of velvety material and it was… Continue reading Rita Ora Stuns In Black Floral Ballgown At AMAs
In light of National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which runs from October 7 to October 13, and World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Guardian reported Tuesday that the Lancet Commission has published a study stating that the entire world seems to be in a mental health crisis. Rates of suicides and deaths from… Continue reading Mental Health Crisis Of ‘Monumental Suffering’ Is Worldwide, Says the Lancet Commission
OK! Magazine reports that Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez enjoyed a relaxing dinner date night together on Monday evening. The couple apparently dined together in Hollywood at Italian restaurant Osteria Mozza. Photos captured of the couple leaving the restaurant show that they were dressed nicely for the occasion. JLo wore a black, full coverage… Continue reading Jennifer Lopez & A-Rod Enjoy Relaxing Dinner Date Night Together
On Monday, Teen Mom OG aired an episode featuring Bristol Palin talking about her divorce with ex-husband Dakota Meyer, as the Inquistr details. Now, on Tuesday, Us Weekly is saying that Palin took to Instagram during the Monday evening show to further expand on details as to why the couple’s divorce was meant to be.… Continue reading Bristol Palin Defends Her Divorce From Dakota Meyer On Instagram During ‘Teen Mom OG’
This week from October 7 to October 13 is National Mental Illness Awareness Week in the U.S., as was recognized by Congress beginning in 1990. Wednesday will also mark World Mental Health Day, which is recognized by countries around the globe. For this year’s week of mental health awareness, the National Alliance on Mental Illness… Continue reading ‘CureStigma’ Theme Promoted By NAMI On National Mental Illness Awareness Week
As the Inquisitr previously reported that Hurricane Michael was on its way to Florida, Alabama issued a statewide emergency warning on Monday as well. Fox News reported that Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued the warning not long after the tropical storm transformed officially into a hurricane that same day. As of 8 p.m. Monday, reported… Continue reading Hurricane Michael’s Growth Prompts Alabama To Issue ‘State Of Emergency’ Across Entire State
It seems only fitting that with Halloween around the corner, Bella Hadid stepped out in an orange sweater dress that seemed perfect for the coming holiday. Footwear News reports that Hadid was spotted shopping in the fall-appropriate outfit in New York City on Monday. The dress was a loose-fitting thick material which framed the model’s… Continue reading Bella Hadid’s Hot Orange Sweater Dress And Black Boots Show She’s Ready For Halloween
On Monday morning, President Trump tweeted his praise for Columbus Day. In the tweet, Trump praised Christopher Columbus for his “determination & adventure.” “Christopher Columbus’s spirit of determination & adventure has provided inspiration to generations of Americans,” Trump said within his tweet pictured below. The president’s tweet made no mention of indigenous peoples, who have… Continue reading Trump’s Columbus Day Tweet Causes Backlash For Failure To Acknowledge Indigenous People
NBC 4 shared news on Friday of a viral video depicting a man performing CPR on a squirrel. Yes, let that sink in. Apparently, 19-year-old Chris Felix of Minnesota hit the squirrel in his car, so he pulled over and got out to check on the little guy. The video comes from the body-cam of… Continue reading Man Performs CPR On Squirrel In Viral Video Shared By Police
The Los Angeles Times reported in August that New Fox, the network that will be left behind after the 21st Century Fox portion of the company is bought by Disney, would be something of a drastic change from former programming under the media umbrella. The new network would be a combination of Fox Communications and… Continue reading ‘New Fox’ Names Former White House Executive Hope Hicks As Head Of Communications & Executive VP
ET Online shared the news of the latest clip previewing Monday’s episode of Teen Mom OG. In the clip, 27-year-old Bristol Palin speaks about the split with her ex-husband Dakota Meyer, giving insight on what led to the couple’s divorce. The couple was married one and a half years before splitting up this past February.… Continue reading Bristol Palin Opens Up About Divorce From Dakota Meyer In ‘Teen Mom OG’ Sneak-Peek Clip
Kourtney Kardashian’s new Instagram photo shows that she isn’t afraid to take her eyeshadow to extremes. The 39-year-old mother of three revealed a daring look to fans on Sunday with a photo displaying a vibrant greenish blue eyeshadow covering her lids. In the photo, the star wears what looks like a Japanese-style crossover button shirt;… Continue reading Kourtney Kardashian Stuns Instagram Fans In Vibrant Blue-Green Eyeshadow
Per Medical News Today, the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 6.7 percent of the American population had an experience with depression over the past year. Beyond that, five percent of the population suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The specific cause of SAD has not yet been concluded, but scientists believe that there… Continue reading Some Are More Resilient To Seasonal Depression Because Of Special Ability, Denmark Study Says
During the past year, a Wells Fargo Bank in Anchorage, Alaska, has been robbed three different times. As reported by KTUU News, 38-year-old Christopher Hattig was sentenced on Friday for his guilt in the crimes. He will serve four years for each of the three robberies concurrently, plus five years of supervised release after that.… Continue reading Alaska Man Sent To Federal Prison For Robbing The Same Bank Three Times
Fall is here, but Kendall Jenner seems to be wishing for spring as her outfit at the ninth-annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event Saturday evening suggested. In an outfit probably more suitable for spring, the 22-year-old model flaunted her long, thin legs with confidence. It’s clear that Kendall can break any fashion rule she wants.… Continue reading Kendall Jenner Flaunts Her Long Legs In Floral Minidress At Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
In the wake of Brett Kavanaugh’s Saturday confirmation to the United States Supreme Court, activists in South Bend, Indiana, rallied together to make a statement, saying “We Believe Them.” WSBT 22 News says the event was organized by the grassroots group Indivisible, and was sparked in response to the split Indiana vote in the confirmation… Continue reading South Bend ‘We Believe Them’ Rally Protests Kavanaugh Confirmation & Supports Sexual Assault Victims
With the controversy surrounding the recent Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, public and media opinions around the event have been abundant and strong. One such opinion is that Christine Blasey Ford should be sued by Brett Kavanaugh for libel and slander, as written by Daniel Oliver in The Federalist on Saturday. In the article, Oliver compared Kavanaugh’s… Continue reading Right-Wing News Outlet ‘The Federalist’ Says Brett Kavanaugh Should Sue Christine Blasey Ford For $20 Million
On air with Andy Cohen, Christina Aguilera recently shared her feelings on a little-known tidbit from 15 years ago: when Britney Spears and Madonna famously kissed onstage at the 2003 VMA awards, Aguilera also shared a kiss with Madonna. But the Aguilera-Madonna action never made it to camera. According to E! News, Aguilera told Cohen… Continue reading Christina Aguilera Reveals She Felt ‘Left Out’ By The Media After Famous Britney Spears & Madonna Kiss
Thursday, Stormy Daniels will be signing copies of her new book Full Disclosure at Barnes & Noble at The Grove, Los Angeles. However, TMZ reports that she has one seemingly strange request of her fans — no selfies are to be taken with the author at the event. Daniels will have higher security than usual… Continue reading Stormy Daniels Bans Selfies At Book Signings, Fears For Her Safety
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science in Houston has a new exhibit that might tickle the fancy of those who don’t consider themselves traditional museum-goers. As reported by ABC 13, visitors to the museum can try on skin suits molded from the bodies of real people by artist Sarah Sitkin. The… Continue reading Houston Health Museum’s Skin Suits Can Be Tried On By Guests
The phrase “an apple a day” gains more meaning as scientists come closer and closer to unlocking the fruit’s chemical properties — some of which may slow down aging. Medical News Today reports that scientists in Minnesota have now identified a key component that is present in apples and other foods such as strawberries, onions,… Continue reading Anti-Aging Compound Pinpointed In Apples Brings Scientists Closer To Prolonging Life
An elderly couple from Sevier County, Tennessee, who had been missing for nearly a week, was found in Atlanta on Tuesday, reports WBIR 10 News. Tony and Delores Amaral, who are in their mid-80s, apparently drove for five days in their gold PT Cruiser from state to state unable to find their way home. Their… Continue reading Elderly Couple Gets Lost On The Way To The Hospital, Drives For Days Through Three States Before Being Found
One precious moment after another, Ayesha Curry keeps sharing glimpses into her life with her youngest child, Canon. Wednesday evening, the 29-year-old Canadian-American chef snuggled up with her 2-month-old baby boy on the couch in a photo that makes her look like a regular everyday mom. In the photo, the TV personality reclines on her… Continue reading Ayesha Curry Shares Another Precious Photo Snuggling Baby Canon: ‘I Just Can’t Get Enough Of You’
Washington State could be undergoing some new steps in the direction of mental health care reform, reports the Washington State Wire. On Wednesday, three Republican senators in the state of Washington proposed mental health care reforms that would change the way the state treats mental illness and addiction care. Senators Steve O’Ban, John Braun, and… Continue reading Republican Senators In Washington Propose New Mental Health Care Laws
After actor G-Rod (Gabriel Rodriguez) posted a video which claimed that he was attacked by several of rapper Machine Gun Kelly’s crew members on September 14, surveillance video of the brutal event has now been released. TMZ shared the video Wednesday, along with details of the event. Apparently, the 230-pound actor was slammed to the… Continue reading Machine Gun Kelly Hotel Brawl Footage Released
Though the couple hasn’t yet made a public announcement, a source close to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom reportedly told PEOPLE that Bloom seems ready to ask Perry the big question. The 41-year-old actor and 33-year-old singer have been back together since the spring, after taking a break from their year-long relationship in February 2017.… Continue reading Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry Engagement Is Likely To Happen Soon, Per ‘People’
Cell phones nationwide can expect to receive a presidential alert test at 2:18 p.m. ET Wednesday, says the New York Times. The test was originally scheduled to happen in September, but FEMA’s efforts were focused on Hurricane Florence so the big day was rescheduled to its “backup date” of October 3. Today’s test marks the… Continue reading Presidential Alert Test Planned By FEMA’s National Emergency Wireless System
BuzzFeed reported in August that the White House planned to paint a bad image of marijuana legalization in a nationwide study. But Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet assured the public on Monday that the White House’s drug office says the study will be unbiased, says ABC News. The senator says that he spoke with James… Continue reading White House Drug Office Promises Objective Study Of Pot, Says Colorado Senator
It’s been four months since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot, but their public intimacy doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all. What’s more, International Business Times reports that royal photographer Arthur Edwards claims the couple is much more touchy-feely than their counterparts Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and… Continue reading Meghan Markle & Prince Harry More ‘Touchy-Feely’ Than Kate Middleton & Prince William, Royal Photographer Says
In today’s day and age, it’s a wonder that we haven’t brought video games more into the health field. Apparently, researchers at the University of Sydney felt that way, because they performed a study which found that video games can help sufferers of chronic lower back pain. Healthline says the study was the first of… Continue reading Video Games Can Help Older Adults With Back Pain, Researchers Say
Kelly Clarkson is apparently not a Ben Affleck fan. At least, not when it comes to his portrayal of Batman. With the 15th season of The Voice in full swing, judges were surprised to meet contestant Steve Memmelo Monday night, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the Batman star Affleck. Hollywood Life reports that when… Continue reading Kelly Clarkson Throws Shade At Ben Affleck On ‘The Voice,’ Says Michael Keaton Was Better Batman
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake keep giving us more reasons to strive for couple goals. Most recently, after Timberlake uploaded a new Instagram photo on Monday, Biel commented on the post with heartwarming love that would make anyone drool. And it’s not the first time the couple has shared their love for the world to… Continue reading Jessica Biel Is In Awe Of Justin Timberlake’s ‘Big… Brain’
Ex-Playboy Bunny Kerri Parker has chosen to forgo 12 rounds of recommended chemotherapy that were scheduled to begin Monday, says the New York Post. Instead, the former Miss UK winner is opting to rely wholly on cannabis oil for treatment instead, even though the substance is illegal in the UK, where she currently lives. Apparently,… Continue reading Playboy Model Kerri Parker Chooses To Treat Brain Tumor Using Cannabis Oil, Risking Jail Time
Kym Johnson Herjavec has been sharing loads of cuteness with the world via her Instagram account ever since welcoming twins Hudson Robert and Haven Mae into the world earlier this year. The baby boy and girl, who are now six months old, flashed their stunning smiles to the world again in a new photo shared… Continue reading Kym Herjavec’s Twins Welcome October In Adorable Fruit Costumes For ‘Monday Morning Dress Up’
Early Monday morning, USA Today reported that President Trump had announced a news conference to take place at 11 a.m. that day, the primary subject of which would be the recent trade negotiations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Apparently, the three countries had until the deadline of midnight on Sunday to come up… Continue reading President Trump Holds Monday News Conference To Announce Trade Deal With Canada & Mexico, Replacing NAFTA
Shortly after Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson made his return to Instagram after a long hiatus, his fiance Ariana Grande showed her support with a few cute comments, reports E!News. On late Sunday night, Davidson uploaded his first Instagram photo after having taken a break from the platform in late July. When Davidson previously… Continue reading Pete Davidson Gets A Cute Message From Ariana Grande Upon Return To Instagram
Sunday, September 30, is International Podcast Day. That’s what a website dedicated to the cause, internationalpodcastday.com claims. In 2013, podcast enthusiast and founder of the Modern Life Network Steve Lee created the day as a day to celebrate podcasts and all that they offer, says the website. If you’re not too familiar with podcasts, International… Continue reading It’s International Podcast Day & Twitter Enthusiasts Are Thrilled
Across the country, people are becoming more and more aware of mental illness and how it needs to be taken more seriously to ensure the success of those afflicted with mental health issues. Connecticut’s suicide rates fall lower on the spectrum, reports WRVO Public Media, than other states. The state also has one of the… Continue reading Nonprofit Mental Health Connecticut Raises Funds For Mental Health Support
Country singer and songwriter Jason Isbell grew up deep in the south in Republican-dominated Alabama, but today he is an open Democrat and denouncing those who voted for Trump in 2016. The Guardian reports that in an interview with Rolling Stone, Isbell said, “Jesus would not have voted for Trump.” The country singer also questioned… Continue reading Country Music Singer Jason Isbell Says ‘Jesus Would Not Have Voted For Donald Trump’
On Friday, ABC News reported that a federal judge has given congressional Democrats permission to proceed with a lawsuit that would charge President Trump with violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Democrats in Congress believe they have substantial reason to sue Mr. Trump for allegedly failing to report to Congress any payments,… Continue reading Federal Judge Gives The Green Light For Democrats To Proceed In Emoluments Suit Against Trump
It’s Paris Fashion Week, so it’s only to be expected that some fashion risks will be taken at numerous celebrity events. Notable for challenging fashion trends are the best friends and models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, who seem to stay in the spotlight with their attention-grabbing style trends. Yahoo Lifestyle reports that the friends… Continue reading Kendall Jenner & Bestie Bella Hadid Sport Matching Orange Dresses With Apparently No Underwear At Paris Party
Dancer/actress Julianne Hough, who is now sporting a rockin’ new choppy bob as the Inquisitr reported Tuesday, stepped into the great outdoors in a new Instagram pic she shared on Friday. In the photo, the 30-year-old Bigger star is surrounded by mountains, clear water, and a rocky beach. Pine trees are in the background, and… Continue reading Julianne Hough Takes On The Outdoors, Explores The Rockies In New Instagram Pic
In a new Instagram photo posted Friday, Ariana Grande seems to be showing her more vulnerable side. In the what could be interpreted as a slightly disturbing photo, Grande is depicted crying and wrapping her arms around herself in a hug of comfort, as her top seems to be pulled down. From the looks of… Continue reading Ariana Grande Bares Her Soul & Her Skin In Vulnerable Photo
In July, the Food and Drug Administration announced hospitalizations in over 10 states due to rat poison being consumed as an ingredient in synthetic marijuana, says WebMD HealthDay. Now, details surrounding the patients who suffered extreme blood thinning from the rat poison are emerging. Rat poison is a strong blood thinner if consumed, says Live… Continue reading Synthetic Marijuana Laced With Rat Poison Hospitalizes Hundreds