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How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

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How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

The fast-moving stomach parasite Cyclospora is rapidly spreading across the country, sickening thousands of Americans across more than 30 states. The parasite causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis, which commonly triggers watery or explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach cramps or pain, bloating, and increased gas, to name a few. Of the 31 … Read more

TikTok’s tick-removal tricks to skip — and how to avoid ‘mouthparts left behind in the skin’

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TikTok’s tick-removal tricks to skip — and how to avoid ‘mouthparts left behind in the skin’

Tick these TikTok tricks off your list. With the rise in disease-harboring ticks across the country also comes an uptick in viral hacks to remove the nasty suckers. But don’t believe everything you see online — some methods may leave you with more than an itch to escape the city this summer. With tick populations … Read more

American travelers warned to avoid jet ski rentals on paradise island after rapes, deaths, and injuries

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American travelers warned to avoid jet ski rentals on paradise island after rapes, deaths, and injuries

Americans are being urged to steer clear of jet ski rentals in the Bahamas as U.S. officials warn of sketchy operators linked to deaths, injuries and reported sexual assaults. In a Monday statement, the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas said that “rogue operators” are soliciting tourists on Nassau’s most popular beaches, including Cabbage Beach, Junkanoo … Read more

Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals— and the menu items to avoid

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Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals— and the menu items to avoid

Eating healthy food at a fast-food restaurant may be challenging, but it isn’t impossible. A list of the most nutritious fast-food meals available to eat right now appeared recently on the website The Takeout. The items include those lower in calories “or, at the very least, [those that] contain more vitamins and minerals” than other items on … Read more

Jet fuel shortage could wreak havoc on your summer travel plans — and these are the flights to avoid: expert

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Jet fuel shortage could wreak havoc on your summer travel plans — and these are the flights to avoid: expert

This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … Read more

When to avoid the worst LA traffic times this holiday weekend, with expected record-breaking travel, massive bottlenecks

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When to avoid the worst LA traffic times this holiday weekend, with expected record-breaking travel, massive bottlenecks

California drivers hoping to escape for Memorial Day weekend may want to avoid one nightmare window: Friday evening. A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, according to AAA, with 39.1 million people expected to drive. In Southern California, 3.6 million residents are projected … Read more

Exclusive | Travel scams target 1 in 3 tourists — avoid these 7 hoaxes as summer season kicks off

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Exclusive | Travel scams target 1 in 3 tourists — avoid these 7 hoaxes as summer season kicks off

Before slamming that laptop shut and slipping on your Hawaiian shirt for a well-deserved summer vacation, it’s important to keep an eye out for pesky travel scams while planning your next trip. According to new research by McAfee, over one in three Americans have come across a travel-related cyberthreat, with 41% of those who’ve engaged with … Read more

45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times

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45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times

Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more

Exclusive | Shocked by soaring airline baggage fees? Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous charges

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Exclusive | Shocked by soaring airline baggage fees? Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous charges

Checking a bag has gotten more expensive across the board, as airlines are increasing their fees due to rising fuel costs amid the war with Iran. In recent months, American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United have all announced price hikes of about $10 more per bag, with most checked luggage fees for domestic flights … Read more

Fitness expert shares simple gym rule to avoid dreading your workout

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Fitness expert shares simple gym rule to avoid dreading your workout

Gym attendance typically spikes in the months leading up to summer, according to industry data, as many Americans ramp up their fitness routines. While fitness routines work differently for everyone, one expert offers simple advice for looking and feeling your best: Just move. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kenny Santucci, fitness trainer, gym owner and … Read more

Budget airline passenger hoped to avoid paying for a return flight — by hiding in the overhead bin

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Budget airline passenger hoped to avoid paying for a return flight — by hiding in the overhead bin

He’s bin up to no good. No plane ticket, no problem. An enterprising Ryanair passenger shocked fellow flyers by stowing himself in the overhead bin during a flight from Malta to Naples, Italy. Footage of the bozo’s self-storage challenge is currently taking off, with the stowaway joking that he did it to avoid paying for … Read more

The most dangerous time to gain weight if you want to avoid an early death: study

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The most dangerous time to gain weight if you want to avoid an early death: study

Not all pounds you gain carry the same weight. Being overweight can lead to a host of health problems, like chronic diseases and even premature death, especially in older age. But not all excess weight yields the same risk, according to new research, as pounds packed on earlier in our lives may be the most … Read more

Your GrubHub courier might not actually work for GrubHub — so the company can avoid paying minimum wage

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Your GrubHub courier might not actually work for GrubHub — so the company can avoid paying minimum wage

Deceitful delivery? A new report reveals that Grubhub knowingly schemed to cheat its couriers out of minimum wage. According to Streetsblog, in 2024, the popular food delivery service began outsourcing a percentage of its orders to Relay, another delivery app exempt from NYC delivery-app minimum-wage requirements. Essentially and legally, starting in 2024, if you ordered … Read more

Exclusive | Never send this ‘toxic’ emoji to a date — plus other expert texting etiquette tips to avoid getting ghosted

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Exclusive | Never send this ‘toxic’ emoji to a date — plus other expert texting etiquette tips to avoid getting ghosted

In modern dating, some unspoken rules can contribute to the success — or premature demise — of an early-days courtship. Most of us know the classics — don’t bring up exes in conversation too early, be available (but not too available) when making plans, and when it’s time to pay on the first date, at … Read more

Even sleeping gives you wrinkles — here’s what works and what to avoid

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Even sleeping gives you wrinkles — here’s what works and what to avoid

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Here’s something to ponder while you try to sleep tonight — is the way you’re catching Zzzs aging you? Short answer: yes. And if you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit … Read more

I built a $3K truck home to avoid paying rent — and I love being a nomad despite the bears

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I built a K truck home to avoid paying rent — and I love being a nomad despite the bears

He’s literally on a roll.  Rather than chasing the American dream of settling down, securing a steady 9-to-5 and buying a mini mansion, Seth, a 22-year-old Tennessean, is exploring America from the $3,000 tiny home he’s hitched to the rear of his vintage pickup truck.  “I’m building a tiny home on the back of my truck … Read more

What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

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What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

Call it the early bird special for cheating death. It’s no secret that biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson wants to live forever by following an ultra-strict fitness regimen alongside a 14-step morning routine for anti-aging. And Johnson has one particular trick from his extreme “Project Blueprint” longevity plan that he does every day to cheat death. … Read more

Can you catch an AI catfish? Study shows most people can’t — here’s how to avoid being fooled by fake faces

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Can you catch an AI catfish? Study shows most people can’t — here’s how to avoid being fooled by fake faces

It’s a different kind of false confidence. Not only is AI getting harder to spot, but now we don’t even know that we’re wrong. Australian scientists found that people are becoming overconfident about their ability to tell real and digital faces apart, which can make us susceptible to misinformation and fraud. “People have been confident … Read more

Why dangerous, bone-breaking turbulence is on the rise — and how to sit on a plane to avoid getting hurt

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Why dangerous, bone-breaking turbulence is on the rise — and how to sit on a plane to avoid getting hurt

Things that go bump in the flight. Soaring levels of turbulence have increasingly turned air travel into a real nightmare at 30,000 feet. Just last month, two people suffered broken ankles after a British Airways flight encountered severe turbulence en route to the UK. The most infamous recent incident occurred in May 2024 when a … Read more

Your post-workout fingernails are 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat — 5 mistakes to avoid

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Your post-workout fingernails are 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat — 5 mistakes to avoid

Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of picking up and spreading germs. The results aren’t pretty. New research found pesky little bacteria lurking under fingernails long after the end of a workout. … Read more