Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor. In a major new study led by teams from Peking University and Army Medical University, sleep irregularity has been linked to an increased … Read more
WASHINGTON — Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops. Sometimes called “gas station heroin,” the products are usually marketed as energy shots or cognitive supplements but actually contain tianeptine, an unapproved drug that can be addictive … Read more
For years, this country has been deemed one of the most dangerous places to travel — yet tourists keep coming. Libya, located in North Africa, has struggled through decades of unrest after NATO-backed forces assassinated dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Libya, located in North Africa, has struggled through decades of unrest after NATO-backed forces assassinated dictator Muammar … Read more
This couple sank into each other’s hearts. A man who fell into quicksand while strolling along a beautiful beach with his best friend had his life changed by the terrifying incident. Pals Mitchell O’Brien and Breanne Sika were enjoying a relaxing day out on a recent spring weekend, walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline — when … Read more
The U.S. State Department has upped its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean island off the northeast coast of Venezuela, due to a state of emergency. The State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory to the island, meaning Americans should reconsider travel, amid “heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping.” “On December 30, … Read more
After about an hour, “Misericordia” becomes an increasingly bent kind of murder mystery in which the weapon comprises sticks and stones, in which we can tell who’s lying better than the two cops on the case, in which the village abbot (Jacques Develay) proves suspiciously omnipresent, omnipresently suspicious and a touch covetous himself. The mystery … Read more
Meghan Markle might be on an all-time high at the moment, celebrating the announcement of a second series of her new Netflix show With Love, Meghan, but the haters are still trying to bring her down with every sweet post she shares on social media. Even on International Women’s Day — a day, ironically, reserved for women to be … Read more
Snakes like these are giants. Black mambas can stretch to 14 feet, and the longest king cobra ever recorded was 19 feet. Puff adders are petite by contrast, as short as six inches and no longer than six feet, but very thick. They have long, retractable fangs that can deliver poison into muscle. Their venom … Read more
It’s time to clean up and do some redecorating — doctor’s orders. Dr. Julia Adamian, an internist with NYU Langone, told The Post which five things she’d never keep in her own home because they can mess with your health, your sleep and your safety. Dr. Julia Adamian says she’d never have clutter in her … Read more
This is rubbish! Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses. There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt … Read more
Austin Butler is the new Patrick Bateman. The 33-year-old actor was officially cast as the violent serial killer originally played by Christian Bale over 20 years ago, Variety confirmed Tuesday. Austin Butler at the 2024 SFFILM Awards Night. Getty Images Luca Gadagnino’s new movie is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel, and not … Read more
Stuck for a Christmas present for the kiddies? The world’s most dangerous toy is up for sale. The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory was released in the early 1950s and comes complete with real uranium ore samples. Marketed as an educational tool to inspire budding scientists, the kit was the brainchild of Alfred Carlton Gilbert, … Read more
A Walmart worker is warning women against using the retailer’s restrooms, saying serious health hazards are hiding in plain sight. The employee, named Devan, made the public service announcement in a TikTok video which has clocked up 611,000 views and a whole lot of alarm. “This pertains to men and women, but mainly women, and … Read more
Can’t get enough of Thanksgiving dinner? Leftovers are always a hit after Turkey Day, but one expert has revealed the foods that should never be reheated due to the health risks they pose. Spinach, according to dietitian Harini Bala, contains nitrates, levels of which increase with cooking, studies have shown. At high heat — such as … Read more
You don’t know Jack — o’-Lantern. Carved pumpkins might be a treasured fall tradition, but one expert is warning that the spooky season staple can turn your home into a total pest magnet. “Porch pumpkins are non-negotiable for Halloween,” said Cassandra Leisz, Creative Director at innovative interiors brand, Ruggable. Carved pumpkins can attract the wrong kind … Read more
What a prick. A traveler was terrified after inadvertently touching a needle found on his hotel room bed. The anonymous man posted his alarming story to Reddit last Friday, sharing a photo of a bent needle and asking people to identify what it might have been used for. “What is this? The metal end was … Read more
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make any rash decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing a very worrisome concern about space heaters — they could cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “toasted skin syndrome” or “fire stains.” “Telling my patients that the space … Read more
Are you lucky in love? Or just an emophiliac. Emophilia is defined as “the tendency to fall in love fast and easily.” The term, coined by psychologist Dr. Daniel Jones, describes those who “want” to be in love, driven by the excitement of making connections and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it. Emophilia, … Read more
A British ‘danger tourist’ who travels to the world’s most dangerous countries spent a month in Libya and was held for seven hours at gunpoint at an army checkpoint. Daniel Pinto, 26, loves to visit countries deemed “dangerous” to explore areas tourists are never able to see and show what life is like in those … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a retiree with diabetes and heart trouble. My husband is disabled. I’m his sole caregiver when I have the energy to do it. Our adult daughter lives with us and works full-time in the medical field on weekends. She does practically nothing around the house. The real problem is, we have … Read more