New research reveals that common visions arise in the days before death. Researchers from Azienda USL–IRCCS di Reggio Emilia surveyed 239 Italian palliative care professionals, hospice volunteers, nurses, and psychologists about the end–of–life dreams and visions (ELDVs) their terminally ill patients had shared with them. Results published in the journal Death Studies show that certain … Read more
A glimmer of hope may be on the horizon for a ruthless cancer that former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) once called a “definite death sentence.” An experimental treatment from Revolution Medicines helped patients with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer live twice as long as those on chemotherapy alone in a late-stage trial. But for … Read more
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
Theater review DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission. At the Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway. The vast stage of the Winter Garden Theatre is grimier than usual. The boards are covered in mounds of dirt and dust, and tiles have fallen off the pillars. Dingy and in disrepair, the … Read more
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse is opening up about living with what he describes as a “definite death sentence.” The 54-year-old father of three was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer last year, an aggressive disease he’s fighting with an experimental drug that has left his skin bloody and “bubbling.” “Here’s a hard fact: Ben … Read more
These New Yorkers are working themselves to death, literally. Sure, earning an honest living is laudable, but it can also be lethal depending on the occupational hazards that come with the job. And, unfortunately, in and around NYC, the hard workers who wear hard hats have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, per grisly new … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My favorite aunt was dying. Her daughter is my favorite cousin, so I texted her almost every day with encouragement. When the doctor said the end was near, I backed off messaging to give the family space to themselves. Thirteen days later, I received a text with a photograph of my aunt’s grave. … Read more
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