Jammu, April 19 -- The increasing popularity of straws for enjoying beverages has brought up a new health concern - could frequent straw use lead to wrinkles around the lips? Traditionally, straws require pursing the lips tightly around the opening, resulting in repetitive muscle contractions that some believe contribute to the formation of lines on the skin over time. However, one inventor believes he may have developed a solution aimed at eliminating this issue.

Tim McManaman, an avid soda drinker from Illinois, noticed the worrying appearance of wrinkles developing around his mouth from years of straw usage. Determined to find an alternative, he designed a new straw shape intended to allow drinking without pursing the lips. Known as t...