Most avocado oil is rancid or impure, experts warn

Most avocado oil is rancid or impure, experts warn

Avocado oil — often hyped as a light, heart-healthy oil — usually has a dark, greasy background. A study from the University of California, Davis, found that a whopping 69% of avocado oils sold by retailers had impurities such as other, cheaper oils mixed in. Additionally, many of the tested avocado oil samples had high … Read more

What is ‘Disease X’? COVID experts warn it could cause deadlier pandemic

What is ‘Disease X’? COVID experts warn it could cause deadlier pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) keeps a short list of “priority diseases” that could cause the next deadly pandemic. Most of the diseases are already known to us — Ebola, SARS and Zika made the cut — but the final entry has the terrifying name “Disease X.” The term Disease X is used by the WHO as … Read more

Foods that may help calm seasonal allergies, according to health experts

Foods that may help calm seasonal allergies, according to health experts

Seasonal allergies are no fun, but did you know that some experts say that what you eat may have an impact? Also known as “hay fever,” symptoms run the gamut from a runny nose to congestion. Jenna Volpe, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) of WholeisticLiving.com in Austin, Texas, noted that while more research is needed, she’s found … Read more

Lesbians, gay men face very different heart disease risks: US cardiac experts

Lesbians, gay men face very different heart disease risks: US cardiac experts

Women who identify as lesbian or bisexual may have a greater risk for heart disease, according to a new study by the American Heart Association (AHA).  Gay and bisexual men, on the other hand, are usually at lower risk of heart disease than men who identify as heterosexual, the study authors found — as long … Read more

Experts reveal surprising insomnia causes — and how to get more sleep

Experts reveal surprising insomnia causes — and how to get more sleep

Experts say you should aim for six to eight hours of quality rest a night, but that’s often easier said than done. An estimated 50 to 70 million people in the US have ongoing sleep disorders, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And not getting a good slumber can have serious consequences. … Read more

What is Arcturus? New COVID ‘variant of interest’ may ‘spread globally’: experts

What is Arcturus? New COVID ‘variant  of interest’ may ‘spread globally’: experts

A new subvariant of COVID-19 is increasing in the US and is now responsible for nearly 10% of all new cases, according to alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. The CDC estimates that omicron strain XBB.1.16 — more commonly known as “Arcturus” — was the cause of 9.6% … Read more

Experts say too many male trees are making spring allergy season hell in NYC: ‘Botanical sexism’

Experts say too many male trees are making spring allergy season hell in NYC: ‘Botanical sexism’

When it comes to allergies, men are the “root” of the problem! An excess of obnoxious, pollen-spewing male trees are wreaking havoc on New Yorkers’ sinuses — worsening what experts predict will be a hellish spring allergy season this year. In a trend dubbed “botanical sexism,” urban planners planted more male trees in the Big Apple … Read more

#WaterTok overflowing with water ‘recipes’ as experts trash zero-cal sugars

#WaterTok overflowing with water ‘recipes’ as experts trash zero-cal sugars

A spoonful of sweetener helps the water go down for these TikTokers. Those eager to stay hydrated and svelte are turning to saccharine-flavored water enhancers – sweetening up their otherwise plain-tasting H2O while losing weight in the process – and sharing their recipes and secrets on #WaterTok. With over 97 million views, #WaterTok is a low-calorie … Read more

15 best eyebrow makeup products for full brows in 2023, per experts

15 best eyebrow makeup products for full brows in 2023, per experts

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Whether you’re only swiping on your favorite mascara or pampering yourself to a full-glam makeup look, one thing’s for sure: the definition is always in the brows. “Brows bring balance to the face and eyes,” said Jared Bailey, … Read more

The 11 best and unique places to travel in July, according to experts

The 11 best and unique places to travel in July, according to experts

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Sun’s out, school’s out — it’s time to head out on vacation and July could not be a more perfect time. Even though the weather is most likely warm wherever you call home, July can be the perfect … Read more

‘Face-taping’ beauty trend labeled ‘natural Botox’ — here’s what experts say

‘Face-taping’ beauty trend labeled ‘natural Botox’ — here’s what experts say

Instead of Botox, some people are turning to “face taping” to prevent wrinkles — but does it really work? If you scroll on TikTok, hashtag #facetaping has over 35.4 million views, with many people posting videos of themselves putting tape all over their faces before bed in order to stay young. In one video, TikTok … Read more

TikTok creators believe magnesium works magic for anxiety, experts disagree

TikTok creators believe magnesium works magic for anxiety, experts disagree

TikTok users are sharing the magic powers magnesium can do to the body, but some experts are wary of their amateur findings. Melissa Gray shared her story on taking magnesium glycinate pills because she had trouble sleeping and anxiety, according to Insider. “I’m a super anxious person and I’m also having this issue where I … Read more

Global happiness unchanged by COVID pandemic, surprising experts

Global happiness unchanged by COVID pandemic, surprising experts

Despite the world shutting down for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it apparently hasn’t negatively affected people’s overall happiness. According to a study published in the annual World Happiness Report that surveyed more than 100,000 people in 137 countries, respondents are happier now than before the coronavirus caused worldwide lockdowns and worldwide uncertainty. The … Read more

Dad jokes could be a sign of good parenting: experts

Dad jokes could be a sign of good parenting: experts

When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent. Try not to groan at the corny dad jokes — they might actually be good for kids. One expert wrote in the British Psychological Society that dad jokes are important to help children learn to be embarrassed and toughen them up to learn … Read more

5 best juice cleanses 2023 review: Experts weigh in on benefits and safety

5 best juice cleanses 2023 review: Experts weigh in on benefits and safety

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Cleaning up isn’t just for your home. It can be for your gut, too, by way of a cleanse. Juice cleanses and cleanses in general have been around for a while, popular amongst models and influencers but also … Read more

Experts say you’ve been storing potatoes wrong this whole time — and dispel cancer rumors

Experts say you’ve been storing potatoes wrong this whole time — and dispel cancer rumors

They are mashing this one theory. For years, food experts have warned consumers that putting potatoes in the fridge would increase a person’s risk of cancer — however, researchers at the Food Standards Agency now say that idea has spudded out. “Experts now say storing spuds in the fridge – previously thought to be a … Read more

The best Super Bowl 2023 commercials: The top ads, according to experts

The best Super Bowl 2023 commercials: The top ads, according to experts

Super Bowl Sunday is as much about the ads as it is about the on-field action, with companies clamoring to create a commercial that scores a different kind of touchdown. This year, Fox charged up to $7 million for a 30-second slot and big brands splashed the cash in the hopes of creating TV gold. … Read more

The best makeup brushes of 2023 and how to clean them, per experts

The best makeup brushes of 2023 and how to clean them, per experts

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. While there are plenty of different ways to apply your makeup — whether that be with your own (clean) fingers to pat on a cream blush, a beauty sponge to blend full coverage foundation or brushes to test … Read more

Too many kids use ‘extremely toxic’ toy cosmetics: public health experts

Too many kids use ‘extremely toxic’ toy cosmetics: public health experts

This is not child’s play. Many kids in the US could be using potentially toxic beauty products, a new study found. Using makeup and body paint seems like harmless fun for kids – but marketing to children doesn’t ensure the cosmetics’ safety, researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the nonprofit Earthjustice have … Read more

‘Gen Z Yellow’ isn’t making a ‘splash’ like ‘Millennial Pink’: fashion experts

‘Gen Z Yellow’ isn’t making a ‘splash’ like ‘Millennial Pink’: fashion experts

Is yellow the new pink? Gen Z doesn’t seem to think so. Despite trendsetters’ best attempts to market “Gen Z Yellow” to their target audience, the generation’s so-called namesake color isn’t making a splash — and pales in comparison to “Millennial Pink.” Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, told The Post … Read more