New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. I’ve spent the better part of the last three years searching for a Friday-night ritual that doesn’t leave me reaching for ibuprofen on Saturday morning. Like many people exploring the “sober-curious” lifestyle, I love … Read more
California has recorded its first West Nile virus death of 2026 after a Kings County resident died from the mosquito-borne illness, health officials announced Monday. The death comes weeks after Kings County confirmed its first human case of the 2026 season, according to KGPW. California has recorded its first West Nile virus death of 2026 … Read more
The Suffolk County Department of Health (SCDHS) announced three potential cases of an illness known as “rabbit fever.” The highly infectious bacterial disease tularemia is known to spread through tick and deerfly bites, as well as through infected rabbits, hares and rodents. While the disease is rare, four cases were reported in 2024, the highest … Read more
One and done. The CDC and other health agencies recommend adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, along with two muscle-strengthening sessions a week. However, research suggests you may need much less than that to shed as much fat as three weekly workouts. A once-a-week workout may be just as effective at burning … Read more
As more Americans prioritize staying mobile and independent as they age, experts are pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of health. The number of times a person can rise from a chair in 30 seconds can be an indicator of lower-body strength, which is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging. Interest in the test … Read more
A woman who gained 40 pounds in six months, despite eating and exercising the same as before, was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Lex Banach, 29, felt like she was going “insane” when she began to rapidly put on weight, despite eating well and going to the gym regularly. After suffering from brain fog and extreme … Read more
Talk about losing face. By now, people are well aware of “Ozempic face,” the phenomenon in which people on GLP-1 medications notice saggy skin, sunken eyes and gaunt cheeks. Now, “temporal wasting” is the latest side effect that prematurely ages weight loss drug users, and has doctors concerned. Along with “Ozempic face,” another side effect … Read more
Everyone’s worried AI will take their job. Europe is more concerned it could take a toll on our health. While the US still lacks comprehensive federal rules governing artificial intelligence, the European Union is rolling out sweeping regulations this week designed to protect people from AI systems that manipulate, exploit or harm users. The EU … Read more
Is it just a slammed bedroom door — or something more? Moodiness is often considered part of the teenage years, but for some adolescents, persistent irritability, withdrawal or changes in behavior may signal something deeper. Research shows that about 1 in 5 young Americans experiences clinical depression, yet the condition can be difficult for parents … Read more
The man who wants to live as long as possible has a new-ish lease on life. Known for outlandish tactics to delay death, Bryan Johnson recently admitted he may have taken things too far. Even after his recent revelation, though, the biohacker still steers clear of popular junk foods and has a different definition of … Read more
It’s the opposite of the “pump.” Summer’s in full swing, and men are looking for any way to get bigger, from a good long gym session to a below-the-belt enhancement. But unlike the increased blood flow gym-goers feel after lifting weights, “gym penis” may leave men with an unwanted post-gym surprise. Some men may experience … Read more
Namaste away from the toilet. The therapeutic benefits of yoga are well established, with regular practice associated with improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, less chronic pain and even cutting opioid withdrawal time in half. Additional research suggests it may also improve symptoms of a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people. Yoga has a long list of … Read more
Testosterone is so hot right now. And many men believe boosting this hormone can make them hotter. That’s just one of the strange beliefs highlighted in a new Men’s Health survey of 2,200 men about how they feel about testosterone and where they’re learning about it. T as a balm for men is hard to … Read more
The country’s largest supplier of blood is raising the alarm on a “crisis level” shortage. It’s only the second time in its history the American Red Cross has declared a blood supply crisis. This June, 25% of the blood supply was sapped and now the org is facing a four-year summer low. Right now, they … Read more
California’s top prosecutor continues to attack Christian groups trying to help women save their unborn babies. Attorney General Rob Bonta said Friday he is confident the state will prevail in its lawsuit against anti-abortion providers he has accused of making misleading claims about “abortion pill reversal,” even though the case has not yet been decided. … Read more
When it comes to medicine, not enough men are choosing to be safe rather than sorry. Dr. David Shusterman, a board-certified urologist and founder of UroLongevity and Modern Urologist, said there are a handful of health issues men regularly ignore — and they may pay for it down the line. “Ignoring symptoms is not toughness, … Read more
In February, a man started plotting out cancer cases in his hometown of Keyport, New Jersey, about 30 miles south of Newark. He recorded as many as 28 people with cancer on a single street. Now nearly 400 cancer cases in the area have been identified, including people with cancers of the lungs, prostate, brain, … Read more
For the first time, Bourbon virus has been confirmed in New York. The disease, which has only ever been confirmed six times, sent a 67-year-old Suffolk County man to the hospital and has killed two others. Experts say there are likely more cases of the tick-borne virus that haven’t been identified. Lone star tick adult … Read more
Not every viral wellness fad deserves a spot in your routine. Just ask Zendaya. The “Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” actress may be one of Hollywood’s biggest trendsetter, but there’s one wildly popular wellness trend she has zero interest in embracing — and according to one expert, women may actually be better off following … Read more
When Lea Marie was in college, she started fainting. She assumed she was just tired. Still, she went to a doctor, who diagnosed her with anxiety and put her on medication for it. For Lea, that was that. “When you’re 22, you can’t really fathom like being sick,” the now-33-year-old told The Post. “You feel … Read more