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A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a “gateway drug” to more harmful substances.More than 84% of adults in the U.S. report having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, according to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).That same survey found that among underage Americans (12 to 17 years of age), more than 21% had consumed alcohol.DITCHING ALCOHOL AND GOING ‘CALIFORNIA SOBER’ — HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWWhat is a ‘gateway drug?’Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, senior medical officer at Carrara Treatment in…

A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a “gateway drug” to more harmful substances.More than 84% of adults in the U.S. report having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, according to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).That same survey found that among underage Americans (12 to 17 years of age), more than 21% had consumed alcohol.DITCHING ALCOHOL AND GOING ‘CALIFORNIA SOBER’ — HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWWhat is a ‘gateway drug’?Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, senior medical officer at Carrara Treatment in…

A record-breaking roller coaster was demolished at a Six Flags park in New Jersey on Friday, marking the end of a thrilling chapter in amusement park history.The Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure was destroyed by demolition crews early Friday morning, three months after officials announced the closure of the ride in November. Aerial footage of the scene shows the steel beams of the roller coaster collapsing, creating clouds of smoke near one of the park’s parking lots. The ride opened in 2005.Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom, a drop tower attached to Kingda Ka, was also destroyed during the…

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths as well as that of their dog could be the result of a tragic accident, according to forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden.A criminal investigation into the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa was launched Wednesday after New Mexico authorities found the 95-year-old actor, the 65-year-old classical pianist and one of their dogs dead in their Santa Fe home under circumstances deemed “suspicious.”Santa Fe Sheriff Department officials have said that there were no obvious signs of foul play and no external trauma was seen on either Hackman or Arakawa. After preliminary autopsies were completed,…

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched his bid for New York City mayor with a video posted on his X account Saturday, a development that followed . months of speculation that he would launch a comeback after leaving office in August 2021.In the announcement, Cuomo, who also previously served as the U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, acknowledged that “the greatest city in the world” is facing several challenges, touching on rampant homelessness, “random violence,” and other issues he believes are harming the Big Apple. A moped rider was struck by multiple vehicles on a New York City…

A New Jersey man accused of savagely killing his brother and ripping out his eyeball attempted to kill himself inside his jail cell, according to the New York Post. Matthew Hertgen, 31, tried to hang himself at Mercer County Correction Center just hours after he made a virtual court appearance in relation to murder charges he is facing for the slaying of his 26-year-old brother, per the report, citing a law enforcement source.Hertgen is accused of killing his brother Joseph at the family’s luxury Princeton apartment last Saturday, allegedly with a knife and golf club. Police believe Matthew may have ripped out his brother’s eye and tried to eat it, a…

A Pennsylvania woman, 26, says she only vaped for one year before her lungs collapsed.Petrea Mckeithen was 21 when she took up the habit, she told Fox News Digital during an on-camera interview. (See the video at the top of this article.)”Everybody warned me about it, but I didn’t listen — I wish that I did,” she said.SMOKING AND VAPING CAN HAVE THESE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS ON FERTILITY, DOCTORS WARNMckeithen quickly became addicted to vaping, primarily due to the flavor.”It’s really, seriously addicting,” she said. “You get addicted to the vape clouds and the flavors — it’s themed, it’s cool. It’s…

Many stars who stunned on the red carpet during the 2025 awards season displayed visibly slimmer figures – igniting conversation around a growing trend in Hollywood.Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman and Mindy Kaling are among the stars who showed off their slender physiques at some of the biggest events leading up to the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday.While some celebrities have credited popular weight-loss drugs for their physical transformations, Beverly Hills cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Jason Emer told Fox News Digital that a number of variables could be fueling the slender fad that has been sweeping the industry.”There has been a…

A ripped NYPD detective who is becoming a social media sensation for his grueling nightly workouts wants to inspire police across the nation to get in shape.Eddie Barrett, 35, known as “50Cal” to his hundreds of thousands of followers, recently told Fox News Digital he has never taken a day off from training in 21 years — and said there are no excuses for his colleagues to not be physically fit in the line of duty. (See the video at the top of this article.)The married father wants his daily vlogs to show police officers that they can juggle work…

Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their dogs were found dead in their Santa Fe home more than one week ago.Detectives described their deaths as “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation,” according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. Officials confirmed that no external trauma was seen on either Hackman or Arakawa, and New Mexico authorities promptly launched a criminal investigation into their deaths. The case remains open pending autopsy and toxicology results. GENE HACKMAN DEATH: COMPLETE COVERAGE Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were discovered dead at their home in…