It may sound like the most basic hygiene rule, but changing underwear every day is one habit many people are quietly skipping. Now, experts warn that dirty drawers aren’t just gross – what lingers behind can carry real health risks, making daily changes a non-negotiable practice. As unsettling as it sounds, a 2021 study found that a typical pair of underwear contains roughly 0.1 grams of fecal residue. With that in mind, going more than a day without swapping for a clean pair isn’t just unpleasant – it could carry real health consequences, according to medical experts. Dirty drawers Yet despite clear hygiene guidelines, a large portion of young adults aren’t sticking to daily underwear changes. A 2023 Newsweek poll revealed that 36% of Gen Z respondents – those aged 18 to 24 – admit to wearing the same pair of underwear for over 24 hours, and an additional 14% say they do this regularly. That means half of Gen Z reported going at least one full day or more in the same undergarmen...
A delivery driver detained by police and held for several hours in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been released from custody. 36-year-old Carlos Palazuelos was allegedly picked up by law enforcement while out driving yesterday, February 10. The search for the missing mother of TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie is now into its 11th day. Despite authorities believing Palazuelos was somehow involved in the mysterious disappearance, the delivery driver was eventually released without charge. He claimed to have told investigators that he has never heard of Nancy or daughter Savannah and doesn’t watch the news. After being released, Palazuelos told reporters outside of his Arizona home: “They held me against my will. They didn’t even read me my rights until two hours later.” Protesting his innocence and lack of knowledge about the case, he shared how he had asked investigators: “What the f**k am I doing here? I didn’t do anything, to be honest, I’m innocent.” Prior...