The number of sexually transmitted infections has spiked across the Big Apple, disturbing new data from the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shows. The gonorrhea rate is up 11% among men and the syphilis rate has skyrocketed a staggering 36% among women, according to the 2022 Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance Report, released Tuesday. … Read more
There has been an alarming amount of cardiovascular-related deaths — reversing a 10-year downward trend — in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Northwestern University. “We were concerned about the emerging evidence that chronic disease outcomes worsened during the first … Read more
New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more
There’s a fine line when it comes to “baby Botox.” Injections, fillers, and vapes are among the sneaky culprits making Gen Z look older than millennials, experts warn, as cosmetic procedures soar among the younger generation. While it may seem like Gen Z is taking good care of themselves, practitioners aren’t so sure — in fact, … Read more
A deadly, fast-spreading strain of the monkeypox virus has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on high alert. The variant of the virus, which causes the severe disease known as mpox, kills up to 10% of the people who are infected, according to the World Health Organization. “The virus variant is known to be … Read more
Many teens say they’ve driven while they feel drowsy — and they believe that it’s not as dangerous as driving while drunk or distracted. That’s just one of the findings revealed in the 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) in Washington, D.C., which explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about … Read more
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Despite the booming number of nests this year, nearly all sea turtles that are being born are female, and many of them with deformities. These issues are alarming to conservationists, according to a report from FOX 35 Orlando. While it is easy to focus on the increasing number of nests found … Read more
Cancer experts have discovered a grim new trend: Rates of cancer among young people have risen sharply in recent years — even as rates have dropped among people older than 50. The biggest increase occurred among people aged 30 to 39 years, whose rates of cancer jumped almost 20% between 2010 and 2019, according to … Read more
This might make your heart skip a beat. Microplastics commonly found in food packaging and paints have been discovered in the human heart for the first time. The alarming find was made by a team of scientists from Beijing Anzhen Hospital in China, who analyzed the heart tissue of 15 patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery, … Read more
Nursing homes and their residents were on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. But despite how vulnerable nursing home residents are to severe illness and death from the disease, most of them never received lifesaving drugs — including Paxlovid, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in May this year, after more than … Read more
Physical violence. Sexual harassment. Verbal abuse. Indifferent management. Long hours on graveyard shifts. And a chance that you’ll catch a deadly illness. If that sounds like an ideal job, consider working in a hospital. A new survey finds that hospital doctors and nurses — including hospitals ranked among the best in the nation — are … Read more
Heather Locklear has been spotted acting erratically in Malibu, California, sparking renewed fears for her well-being. In pictures obtained by The Post, the enduring “Melrose Place” and “Dynasty” actress, 61, is seen steadying herself on the ledge of an office building after an undisclosed appointment on June 29. Locklear — who has a well-documented history … Read more
Malaria, a potentially deadly disease caused by a mosquito-borne parasite, is making inroads into the US. Three new cases of malaria — one in Texas and two in Florida — are alarming to officials because they were locally acquired, meaning a mosquito in the US was carrying the parasite. That hasn’t happened since 2003 in … Read more
It’s her prerogative. On Monday, an explosive trailer was released for an upcoming TV special that will investigate Britney Spears’ life just 1½ years after her conservatorship was lifted. The special, titled “TMZ Investigates: Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom,” reportedly will give viewers an inside look into the 41-year-old pop star’s marriage to Sam … Read more
Pre-teens who are overweight or obese have stark differences in cognitive function and brain structure than their thinner counterparts, according to a new study. The team at Boston Children’s Hospital found that pre-teens who were obese had more trouble solving problems and thinking logically. The brain circuits that bear “higher-level cognitive functions, reward, emotional processing, … Read more
A thrifter in Seattle appears to have made an unexpected find while shopping at Goodwill — and a video of her discovery now has more than 12 million views on TikTok. Josie Chase, 24, a social media coordinator for two Seattle restaurants, said she has been collecting vintage clothing and accessories since 2018. “After I got out of high … Read more
Call it concerning carcinogen cartography. An alarming new map shows the global scope of certain cancer-causing forever chemicals, which may be harming over 330 species of animals worldwide. The unsettling analysis was published Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Researchers pored over 100-plus recent peer-reviewed studies, which found these animals harbored 120 unique polyfluoroalkyl … Read more
Eat your veggies! A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Friday revealed that half of American children under 5 years old don’t eat a single vegetable daily and one-third don’t eat a single daily fruit — but an alarming 60% consume sugary drinks. Parents of more than 18,000 children were … Read more
Britney Spears is assuring her overprotective fans that her loneliness isn’t killing her. The 41-year-old pop icon addressed rumors Friday that she’s struggling with her mental health and needing an intervention, while admitting she takes Prozac for depression “and that’s about it.” “I didn’t die, people. I didn’t die,” Spears emphasized in a clip posted … Read more