Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of a serious liver condition, a new study suggests. Just one episode per month was associated with a threefold increase in advanced liver fibrosis in people with underlying metabolic liver disease, according to research from the University of Southern California (USC). Advanced liver fibrosis is a condition that occurs … Read more
Bubbles without the troubles? A new, dealcoholized champagne boasts the craft and taste of the elevated sparkler — without the harmful effects of alcohol. Oddbird, which exclusively produces non-alcoholic wines, recently released C, an alcohol-removed sparkling cuvée made in the tradition of champagne with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes — a blend that is … Read more
The root of the problem? Marketed to the sober-curious as a squeaky-clean swap for alcohol, one drink additive is the culprit behind a massive spike in poison reports between 2011 and 2025, according to a new study out of the University of Virginia. Kava, a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands, has been used … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 35-year-old woman who’s never been in any sort of relationship with a man and, yes, I’m a virgin. For some reason, I am surrounded by women at school and at work. The one time I tried dating a colleague, it turned into the office romance from hell. I was publicly … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Seven months ago, my son filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years. Three months ago, he introduced us to “Carlene.” Abby, the woman has five children with three different men and is currently married to her second husband. (She filed for divorce two months ago.) She has custody of only two … Read more
Get a load of this haute chocolate. Benjamin’s Steakhouse in Midtown is catering to cash-flush chocoholics with a new, ultra-decadent, three-tiered hot cocoa cocktail — and it runs customers a cool $1,000 per coupe. High prices are hopefully no obstacle to die-hard cocoa nuts. The extravagantly dubbed Versailles Velour — an opulent concoction imbued with … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A former boyfriend, “Ray,” is an alcoholic. He has been through rehab twice, but it didn’t do any good. He won’t stop. He keeps saying we’ll work it out. I don’t understand why Ray can’t get it through his head that I no longer want to be with him. I gave him two … Read more
Getting a full eight hours of sleep and still feeling drowsy? Sleep experts say it’s not just about how much shut-eye you get. Dr. Wendy Troxel, a licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND based in Utah, emphasized the “really important distinction” between quantity and quality of sleep. “Many people will say, ‘Man, I’m … Read more
Not all booze is created equal — and for wine lovers, that could be good news. Across the country, Americans are cutting back on alcohol, with surveys showing most adults now believe even a drink or two a day can be bad for your health. But new research suggests the story isn’t so simple, suggesting … Read more
In a T-rrible slump? As the primary male sex hormone, testosterone is essential for maintaining libido, erectile function, bone density and muscle mass. Men generally reach peak testosterone in their late teens to early 20s before levels slowly decline after age 30 or 40. Some 40% of men 45 and older suffer from low T, … Read more
Welcome to The Thin Line, the New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more
Once a staple of house parties and college gatherings, Jello-O shots are making a comeback — and not just at home. A neon-colored party gimmick of days gone by is now being reimagined with craft spirits and layered flavors at bars across America. This isn’t the first time the gelatin-based drink has surged in popularity: Jell-O shots drew national … Read more
The Big Apple may soon be making some pour changes to its outdoor drinking policies. There’s hardly a better combo than catching a game of ball and publicly guzzling booze, so suggests a newly introduced bill aimed at implementing “entertainment zones” — designated hotspots where soccer buffs can freely consume alcohol on NYC streets — during the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Yesterday, my wife and I went out to the cemetery to lay some flowers for her brother and father, who passed away many years ago. After we were finished and on our way out, I stopped for a few minutes to check on my first wife’s crypt before returning to the car. When … Read more
It appears Marc Sanchez’s legal troubles aren’t getting any better. The former USC and Jets quarterback is facing charges for felony battery and three misdemeanors after he got into a fight with truck driver Perry Tole outside an Indianapolis hotel in early October. While the fight resulted in multiple near-fatal stab wounds to the upper … Read more
For making history, passengers on this cruise received both cheers and booze. Margaritas weren’t just on the menu aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Feb. 17 voyage from Galveston, Texas to Cozumel, Mexico. The tequila-based beverages actually made history during the seven-day trip, as the approximately 3,560 guests on the ship, aptly named the Regal Princess, set a … Read more
Move over, matcha and mocktails. “Dirty soda” is taking the stage. The sweet, customizable drink trend that began in Utah more than a decade ago has continued to go mainstream, fueled by social media, reality TV and a shift in how Americans are quenching their thirst, enthusiasts tell Fox News Digital. The trend takes popular sodas such … Read more
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 — from complications of late-stage colon cancer — triggered a significant surge in public awareness of the devastating disease and an increased interest in screening. The impact was so strong that it was dubbed the “Boseman effect.” This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der … Read more
Wine makers are pulling the cork on California. Another giant in the world-famous wine growing region is shutting down and slashing staff, making it the fourth since the start of 2026. Jackson Family wines has stopped production at its Carneros Hill facility in Sonoma’s Carneros region, laying off more than a dozen employees, according to … Read more
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of alcohol between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Licensed venues such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs would remain exempt. Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar announced … Read more