Sarah Katz wanted to ride a roller coaster. In a high school essay she once recalled a time in second grade, when her mom took her to the Six Flags in her native New Jersey. She wrote about how desperately she’d wanted to ride “the biggest and scariest” coaster in the park, how she wanted … Read more
It was a dead serious joke. Murderess Gypsy Rose made a joke about killing her mom on TikTok — and it didn’t land well Murder is rarely a laughing matter. But the graveness of the crime didn’t stop Gypsy Rose Blanchard — the Missouri woman who pleaded guilty to the stabbing death of her mother — from taking … Read more
The Minnesota fire that killed NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children is not being labeled an arson case, according to the White Bear Lake fire department. Pierce, 37, and her three children, Cayden, Hudson and Avery, died in a house fire Saturday in White Bear Lake, Minn., and the cause of the fire … Read more
Scientists have long been racking their brains to crack the mechanism behind Alzheimer’s disease progression. They may have finally found a crucial clue. A research team from Heidelberg University in Germany recently uncovered a hidden “switch” that acts like a death trigger for brain cells and plays a key role in cognitive decline. The study … Read more
It was once a boomtown filled with prospectors drawn by the promise of copper and lead riches. But now what’s left of Leadfield – a ghost town in Death Valley National Park about 22 miles west of Beatty, Nevada – stands as an example of one of the worst examples of mining speculation and fraud … Read more
It sounds like a scene straight out of “The Sixth Sense.” After having a near-death experience in her early 20s, Louisa Peck says she now has paranormal powers. One too many NYC partying nights led Peck down the wrong path — drinking heavily and abusing drugs. One night while clubbing, she overdosed on a laced … Read more
Chuck Norris spent his golden years in peak condition, including climbing an iconic Northern California mountain only months before his shocking death at 86. The famed martial artist and action star summited the 10,457-foot Lassen Peak in September, celebrating the accomplishment in an Instagram post. “What a day! I had the pleasure of hiking Lassen … Read more
Neil Sedaka, the iconic crooner behind hits like “Calendar Girl” and “Love Will Keep Us Together,” died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the Post has learned. The disease is a chronic condition caused by the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in artery walls, often resulting in a heart attack. Kidney failure also contributed to … Read more
Cosmetic surgery is booming in the US, with patients shelling out thousands of dollars for liposuction, Brazilian butt lifts and other body-contouring procedures. But the promise of the perfect look can come at a deadly cost. An investigation by KFF Health News and NBC found that cosmetic surgery chains have faced scores of malpractice lawsuits … Read more
Sacramento health officials sounded the alarm about a potential measles outbreak on Monday after more than 100 children were exposed to an unvaccinated child at an educational enrichment program. It’s far from the only community at risk. The US has already passed 1,000 confirmed cases this year, with infections “worse than expected” in Utah and … Read more
Fewer US women died around the time of childbirth in 2024, a government analysis shows, and provisional data suggests the trend may have continued last year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday reported that 649 mothers died in 2024 during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. That is down from 669 … Read more
A new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) included some troubling predictions for the future of women’s health. The forecast, published in the journal Circulation on Wednesday, projected increases in various comorbidities in American females by 2050. More than 59% of women were predicted to have high blood pressure, up from less than 49% currently. The … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a disabled person. When I go to doctors’ offices or restaurants, there are usually two doors to get in. Sometimes, if someone is coming in or out, they will hold the door open for me. However, when they do, almost every time, another person will push past me, almost knocking me … Read more
Finally, some rest in peace. What started as a quirky offering from a funeral home in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture has blossomed into a full-blown trend among Japan’s zen-seekers. “Coffin-lying,” or the practice of meditating inside a coffin, is giving people a safe, if rather claustrophobic, space to contemplate their mortality — or just recharge. Coffin-lying … Read more
All men must die. “Game of Thrones” spinoff “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has been lighter in tone than its parent show – until now. The fifth episode ends with a shocking death. Spoilers below for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” The episode (10 p.m. on HBO) sees Dunk (Peter Claffey) in a brutal trial … Read more
All exercise is good exercise — but certain kinds may help you live longer than others. The widely accepted belief that movement is medicine is true for so many reasons, from improving your mental health to decreasing your risk of an early death. But new research shows that some types of exercise may be better … Read more
A year after a controversial assisted-dying device was used for the first time, its inventor says he is preparing a new version designed for two. The Sarco pod, a 3D-printed capsule that allows a user to trigger a nitrogen release, entered the global spotlight in 2024 after a 64-year-old American woman used it in Switzerland. … Read more
Amanda Kloots is living her life with Elvis by her side. Over five years after she lost her husband Nick Cordero in 2020 due to complications caused by COVID-19, the fitness entrepreneur, 43, is opening up about her tight-knit bond with the pair’s six year old son. “[Elvis] is my biggest fan,” Kloots gushed while at … Read more
Measles is back with a vengeance — and the danger doesn’t end when the rash fades. The US saw a dramatic rise in cases last year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting the highest numbers of the highly contagious respiratory disease in more than 30 years. And the numbers keep climbing. Federal … Read more
Cancer statistics have reached new heights — in good and not-so-good ways. The American Cancer Society (ACS) released its annual report on cancer trends this week, showing for the first time that more people are surviving cancer than ever before. The five-year survival rate for all cancers combined in the US reached a landmark 70% … Read more