Unpasteurized dairy is having a mo(o)ment. Raw milk has earned quite a bit of buzz in the past month thanks to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has railed against the FDA’s “aggressive suppression” of it and is expected to push for federal legalization as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, sales spiked by as … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. “It felt like a really big hug,” said James, a banker in Charleston, South Carolina. As outside temperatures grow chilly, weighted blankets can be a … Read more
Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. “It felt like a really big hug,” said James, a banker in Charleston, South Carolina. As outside temperatures grow chilly, weighted blankets can be a popular choice to … Read more
A new survey has revealed one in three Americans would turn down a dream job if it didn’t offer good health insurance options. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found three-quarters (73%) consider healthcare options an important factor if they were looking for a new job, and 63% wouldn’t be afraid to ask about their … Read more
Is what’s on your wrist more valuable to your health than what’s in your medicine cabinet? A new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed consumer sentiments about purchasing, using, and relying on medical devices for vital health information sharing. More than one in four consumers (28%) reported they have had a personal medical device alert them … Read more
Jab for joy. A landmark new study has found that obese teens who are given semaglutide weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, may see an improvement in their mental health, including a reduced risk of suicide. This research contradicts previous concerns about the potential of drugs like Ozempic to trigger suicidal ideation and self-harm … Read more
That’s hot. Paris Hilton says that her ADHD is her “superpower” — and experts say there are some surprising benefits. The multi-hyphenate star has opened up numerous times about her diagnosis in interviews and even song lyrics, but most recently told Healthline that having ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, helps her “see things from angles other people … Read more
A few months ago, when Annika Cha adopted her rescue puppy Ollie, she tapped into her company’s “pawternity” policy. Cha, 26, and based in St. Paul, Minn., is an account manager at 9Sail, a digital marketing agency with headquarters in West Islip, LI. She was able to take off four half-days thanks to the company … Read more
He’s still driving them crazy after all these years. Paul Simon retired from touring in 2018, ending his farewell tour with a concert at Flushing Meadow Park in the New York borough of Queens, where he grew up. Since then, the legendary singer-songwriter has rarely performed while coping with hearing loss in his left ear. … Read more
Don’t bite your thumb at a plum. Plums, long lauded for their laxative properties, often play second fiddle to sexier summer fruits like cherries, berries, and peaches — but dieticians say you shouldn’t be sleeping on this superfood. Plums are low in calories but high in fiber, sweetness, and antioxidants. They also contain 15 different … Read more
It’s certainly one way to get all “hop” and bothered. Grasshoppers could be added to the list of alleged aphrodisiacs ― a food or other substance thought to increase one’s libido — according to a study published in the journal Food Science of Animal Products. While erotic mood-boosting bites are more fantasy than fact, many foods dubbed … Read more
It’s not longer their dirty little secret. “Crunchers,” or folks with affinities for feasting on dirt, aren’t hiding under rocks. Instead, shameless soil-connoisseurs across the internet are proudly promoting the wellness and beauty benefits of chowing down on the ground. Dirt is being incorporated into some diets for it’s many benefits to the skin, as well as … Read more
In December of 2002, Sharyl Attkisson, an Emmy-winning investigative reporter for CBS News, had an unsettling interview with smallpox expert Jonathan Tucker. In a post-9/11 world, with fears of terrorists using a long-eradicated disease like smallpox as a bioweapon, the US was preparing to bring back the smallpox inoculation program. But to Tucker, the very idea was … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Gut health seems to be the new hot debate in the health and wellness world, and prebiotics and probiotics are right at the center of the conversation. Despite the rising popularity of these supplements, many people are still … Read more
Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping “holidays” of the year — sometimes bigger than Black Friday or Cyber Monday. This year, the big day falls on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17, but in order to participate, you have to be a Prime member. It’s common knowledge that Amazon Prime gets … Read more
Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source. Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety, according to some reports. On an Instagram account called “Moms On Mushrooms,” which has over 30,000 … Read more
As Johnny Gill sang in tribute to Babyface, “My, My, My.” That was the feeling in the house at the Apollo on Tuesday night when both Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Usher Raymond IV — but really, only one name is necessary for each — were honored at the iconic Harlem institution as it celebrated its … Read more
When a 9-year-old Leslie Uggams made her debut at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater in 1952, she instantly won over the notoriously tough crowd as the “extra added attraction” on a bill with jazz great Louis Armstrong as headliner. “It was terrific … They loved me,” Uggams, now 81, told The Post about her 20-minute act, … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration has weighed in on the airport wrap battle. Swaddling suitcases in plastic is a common practice among international travelers looking to prevent damage and theft, as well as unwanted items from getting snuck into their luggage. However, experts with the TSA claim that this measure might not provide the added security … Read more
Stressed-out moms are getting new orders from the love doctor. A new study revealed that sex can help mothers of young children stave off the damaging effects of stress, particularly metabolic disorders. In moms of kids with autism spectrum disorder, the findings showed that those who regularly engaged in sexual activity showed higher levels of … Read more