An increasing number of patients are requesting “unvaccinated” blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn. There is no evidence that unvaccinated blood presents any safety benefit, according to a new study published in the journal Transfusion. There is currently no process for checking whether donated blood comes from vaccinated … Read more
A passenger traveling on Caribbean Airlines from Jamaica to New York went into labor and gave birth as the flight was landing — leaving the baby’s citizenship unclear. In a press release, the airline noted that the passenger gave birth on flight BW005 on April 4, en route from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York City … Read more
For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature, but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on a table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warned. “You’re just raising the bar and messing up the local balance,” Steves wrote in a blog post. “And it’s … Read more
A great-grandmother, age 95, is still breaking swimming world records — and the pictures alone demonstrate her remarkably fit physique and health routine. Jane Asher recently achieved five age group world records, adding to her already 100-strong collection. The swimming legend from Merton Park, South London, also has a British Empire Medal for her dedication to the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. We can’t wait to return to Randall’s Island. For the second straight year, John Summit’s Experts Only Festival will take place at the former Gov Ball site. This time, the … Read more
Hair today, gone tomorrow. Hair styles and trends come and go — the worst ones aggravate your hair’s health and cause more strands to go down the drain. While influencers insist one trend in particular just takes time to adjust to, experts warn it could actually backfire and lead to thinner and grayer hair. One … Read more
First, there was Big and Carrie in Sex and the City, then Fleabag and the “Hot Priest” in Fleabag, and who can forget Hannah and Adam from Girls? Each was in a “situationship” – that is, they/aren’t they, on-again/off-again complex relationship – or rather “situationship.” Relationships therapist Amanda Lambros tells Body+Soul a situationship is a romantic or … Read more
Traveling with kids is downright stressful for parents, but young ones who experience flight anxiety can add another layer of dread for mom and dad — not to mention other passengers. Travel anxiety and fear of flying are very common in children, Dr. Katie Hurley, vice president of community initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), … Read more
Talk about a brain drain. Several diets have been shown to have brain-boosting effects, from the Mediterranean diet’s gut-brain connection to reduced blood pressure effects from the DASH diet. But one health food staple surprised researchers by being linked to faster cognitive decline, even despite being part of a popular and well-backed healthy diet. One … Read more
In the wake of the recent deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport that killed both pilots and injured dozens of passengers, questions about airline safety are once again on people’s minds. The aircraft, carrying 72 passengers and four crew members, struck a Port Authority vehicle while landing Sunday night. As investigators continue to piece together what went wrong, … Read more
Your office job may be killing your soul and trying your beauty. A self-described “corporate girly” has gone viral for documenting her “office air theory,” arguing that the office grind can turn feeling cute into looking haggard by EOD. “It became obvious to me once I started working full-time four years ago,” Noa Donlan told … Read more
No, it’s not your imagination — TSA lines really are getting longer. With the partial government shutdown causing staffing shortages at airports across the country and disrupting the usual flow of air travel, frustrated passengers-to-be have been forced to endure wait times up to three hours simply to check in for their flights. “Between the … Read more
The odds of a hostile close encounter have reportedly never been higher in the Big Apple. New York was named the third most likely place to get abducted in the US, according to gambling guide Casino.ca‘s annual ranking, which it conducted to honor National Alien Abduction Day — yes, that’s real — on March 20. … Read more
This week, Southern England was rocked by what health officials called an “explosive” wave of meningococcal meningitis infections that resulted in 11 “probable” and 20 confirmed cases, including two deaths, according to the latest count from the UK Health Security Agency. The agency first alerted the public on March 15 about the outbreak of this … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Are you really prepping your skin before bed, or do you just think you are? If your nighttime skincare routine feels like a circus — layering on whatever serum is … Read more
A viral wellness trend asks a simple question — is warm or cold water healthier? — but the science behind it is more nuanced. Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable effect on things like anxiety and gut discomfort. One of the most long-standing health claims is that ice-cold water boosts calorie … Read more
Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference, which took place in Arizona … Read more
Their wedding went viral, for all the wrong reasons. Last year, a Dutch couple did what so many soulmates do and tapped a friend to officiate their wedding. And, like so many forward-looking couples, they opted to 86 all the “to have and to hold” and obedience malarkey from their vows. Instead, they promised on … Read more
When it comes to bling, Pandora is officially breaking up with silver — and sliding into platinum’s DMs. The world’s biggest jewelry brand by volume is leaning away from its once-signature sterling silver for shiny new platinum-plated pieces as precious metal prices go haywire, turning what used to be “affordable sparkle” into a profit-margin nightmare. … Read more
America is in love with gay love. As steamy same-sex sports romance “Heated Rivalry” continues to win over mainstream television audiences — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani among them — the appetite for male erotica is suddenly skyrocketing with both men and women. In the weeks since the Canadian streaming series about two hockey players … Read more