Scientists may have sniffed out a breakthrough when detecting Alzheimer’s. The degenerative disease, which affects millions of Americans and gradually destroys memory, thinking skills and the capacity to perform basic tasks, is still notoriously difficult to detect, especially in its initial stages. But researchers have created a breakthrough nasal swab test that can pick up early signs, … Read more
At 35, Catrina Matheson decided she didn’t want to leave her future to chance. The corporate professional from Orange, New South Wales, had returned to Australia after years working in Canada, certain she wanted children one day but still waiting to meet the right partner. And she’s not alone. New figures from Adora Fertility show the number … Read more
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The show must go on. George Clooney, 64, was able to rally for the premiere of his film, “Jay Kelly,” at the Venice Film Festival after he abruptly skipped a series of promotional appearances due to a “bad sinus infection.” The Hollywood actor, who plays a fictional movie star in the upcoming showbiz drama, was … Read more
Caitlin Clark called it. The Indiana Fever star and loyal Swiftie was among the 1 million-plus viewers who saw Wednesday’s highly anticipated episode of “New Heights” with Taylor Swift glitch out as the show approached its second hour — a situation Clark had pondered earlier in the day. “Swifties so powerful we broke the internet,” … Read more
Are you over the hill? A shocking new study has pinpointed the exact window when the human aging process begins to accelerate — and it happens well before you reach senior status. Researchers found the body breaks down unevenly, with one vital organ taking the hardest hit and possibly speeding up damage elsewhere. Your body’s … Read more
Fasten your seatbelts — earlier! Southwest Airlines announced that it will end cabin service — including providing snacks and beverages —- earlier on its flights to keep flyers and crew safe from potential turbulence injuries. Starting Wednesday, passengers will need to buckle their seatbelts and make sure their seatbacks and trays are in their full … Read more
Is there a way to transition from a night owl to an early bird? As days darken and outside temperatures drop, getting up earlier can be more challenging than ever. Yet, experts say there are ways to condition your body to rise and shine. The average American goes to bed at 11.39 p.m., but evidence suggests … Read more
Reclusive Gene Hackman is back. After retiring from acting in 2004, Hackman, 94, has stayed out of the spotlight. In new photos obtained by The Post, the retired Oscar winner was spotted enjoying a stroll, clad in a baseball cap, vest and flannel shirt in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on April 5. Despite being in … Read more
Gen Z and millennials aren’t sleeping on the importance of a good night’s rest. Adults between the ages of 18 and 34 went to bed at 10:06 p.m. on average in January, compared with 10:18 p.m. in January 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported, according to an analysis of more than 2 million total Sleep … Read more
Scientists say they have developed an early screening test that can flag ovarian cancer with extreme accuracy — thanks to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. The 93% accurate machine learning approach “represents a promising new direction in the early detection of ovarian cancer, and perhaps other cancers as well,” said John McDonald, a Georgia Tech professor … Read more
The box office blockbuster “Oppenheimer” will be released in Japan in 2024, a local distributor announced on Thursday, quashing speculation over the film’s rollout there following criticism of its promotion online. Bitters End, a Japanese film distributor, did not give an exact date for the Universal Pictures film’s opening in Japan, but said it would … Read more
Mesopotamians kissed — and scientists are finally telling. New research suggests humans kissed each other on the lips 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. Researchers at Oxford University and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark recently analyzed written sources from early Mesopotamian societies, which led them to propose humanity’s earliest recorded kiss took place 4,500 … Read more
Doctors and scientists in the UK have reached a major breakthrough in fast-tracking cancer detection — all with the help of AI. The new artificially-intelligent algorithm — in development since 2020 — has the means to determine whether or not abnormal growths found on CT scans are cancerous, the Guardian reported. “In the future, we … Read more
Black women should be screened for breast cancer eight years earlier than guidelines recommend, new research suggests. Published in the JAMA Network Open journal on Wednesday, the study explored whether 50 was actually the best time to start undergoing mammograms. The international team of researchers found black women are at a disproportionately higher risk of … Read more
Children who contract lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) at two years of age or younger could be more likely to die prematurely from that same condition as adults, a new study has found. These types of infections were linked to one-fifth of the deaths. The new study was conducted by a group of London researchers … Read more
New research into eating suggests eating later in the day, starting at about noon, can promote obesity. Eating all of your meals within a 10-hour window can also have health benefits, another new study found. Making breakfast your biggest meal of the day isn’t a guaranteed health boost, but you might be less hungry as the … Read more