A flight passenger came out in defense of a controversial travel trend, sparking an etiquette debate among flyers. The trend of “gate lice” was widely reported last year when American Airlines began prohibiting people from boarding ahead of their particular seat zone. The airline began using technology that audibly alerts gate agents when passengers are attempting to … Read more
This pen truly is mightier than the sword. A team of researchers at UCLA has developed a high-tech diagnostic pen that can detect signs of Parkinson’s disease with over 96% accuracy, offering a low-cost way to identify the neurodegenerative disorder far earlier than now. A pilot study in the journal Nature Chemical Engineering unveiled the … Read more
Talk about a kid with a lot of heart. A 14-year-old from Frisco, Texas, developed a groundbreaking smartphone app to detect early signs of heart disease in just seven seconds. Circadian AI records heart sounds, filters out ambient noise and analyzes the data using a cloud-based machine learning model — all by placing a smartphone … Read more
Jessie J shared the bombshell news that she has breast cancer on Instagram on Tuesday, telling fans that it was caught “early” but she planned to “disappear for a bit” while she recovers from surgery. “I’m highlighting the word ‘early.’ Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding onto the word early. I have been … Read more
Fur real. Just when you thought dogs couldn’t get any better, a new study has found that having a canine companion as a kid can offer the ulti-mutt protection from an annoying skin condition. The same benefits did not extend to cat ownership. Just when you thought you couldn’t love Fido more. nuzza11 – stock.adobe.com … Read more
According to studies, girls who get their menstrual cycles at a young age are more susceptible to long-term health problems. As a result, one mom is trying to prevent her young daughter’s body from maturing too soon. According to Stat News, over the past 55 years, young girls in the US have been getting their … Read more
Need a bellyful of good news? New research shows that US doctors are detecting stomach cancers earlier and at more treatable stages, marking a major shift in the fight against the deadly disease. The findings come as cases among younger Americans are climbing, flipping the script on a cancer once seen mostly in older adults. … Read more
Mind your mind! Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking. Experts suggest that physical activity and a balanced diet can help lower Parkinson’s risk. A new study supports that guidance, finding that people … Read more
On July 1, 1970, one of the first independent abortion clinics in the country opened on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. New York State had just reformed its laws, allowing a woman to terminate her pregnancy in the first trimester — or at any point, if her life was at risk. All of a … Read more
It’s all in the eyes. They say that eyes are a window into your soul — but research shows they might also serve as an early window into cognitive decline. A study published in Neurology suggests a simple vision test could detect Alzheimer’s a whopping 12 years before a diagnosis. The study suggests a simple … Read more
By now, we should all know that there’s nothing healthy about a tan. But, it seems Gen Z never got the memo, with a new and concerning trend around tanning emerging. Experts are now pushing young people to practice sun safety – with part of the responsibility falling in the hands of parents. The dangerous trend Across platforms like … Read more
Netflix rebounded strong after a rough start. The streaming giant is airing the Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games on Christmas Day, its first live broadcast of the NFL. After streaming issues during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight last month on Netflix prompted concerns about the company’s ability to handle large events, it has largely avoided problems … Read more
The great debate surrounding how early you might want to arrive at the airport is back. In a trending Reddit thread, a user posted a photo of a message allegedly sent by Delta Air Lines, alerting the passenger to arrive three hours early at Orlando International Airport. The alert stated, “Delta Air Lines: TSA baggage … Read more
The Post’s special section on the Jouney to College. The thought of planning for college and figuring out how to cover its gigantic sticker price may seem like a long way off, especially if your kids are just learning their ABCs. However, there are lots of tangible things you can do even when your child … Read more
If you want to meet some movie stars, it’s easy. Just pop a sign in your window that says “Awards handed out here!” Because from now until the Oscars on March 2, actors will attend pretty much anything to secure some elusive buzz in the lead-up to Hollywood’s biggest night. The season’s first A-List fete … Read more
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and the brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The type of fat is especially common for people in middle age — and it could signal Alzheimer’s a full two decades sooner than the memory disease’s symptoms. Alzheimer’s is the most … Read more
“Cheers” star Ted Danson and his wife Mary Steenburgen’s date nights look a little different in their 70s. During an interview with People, Danson explained that the couple, who will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next year, prefer to spend time together in the early mornings compared to a romantic date night. “Date nights are kind of, … Read more
Stroke survivors can significantly lower their risk of another stroke, a heart attack or premature death by taking a diabetes drug like Ozempic or Jardiance, new preliminary research finds. “Unfortunately, a quarter of people who survive a stroke will have another stroke,” said lead study author Dr. M. Ali Sheffeh. “They are also at risk … Read more
Fans at Yankee Stadium appear unable to stop behaving badly — forcing a well-known actor to leave Game 5 early. Wendell Pierce, who has appeared in “The Wire” and “Jack Ryan” took to X to say he left the Yankees-Dodgers World Series game in The Bronx because he was talking to a Dodgers fan and … Read more
A key deficiency may be an early warning sign of colorectal cancer in young people. Colorectal cancer has long been associated with older adults, especially people over 65. However, rates have been steadily rising among adults under 50 since the ’90s. Joel Mason, a gastroenterologist at Tufts University, recently shared that rectal bleeding, a noticeable change in … Read more