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. On Sunday morning, Hellen Obiri was crowned the winner of the New York City marathon. Naturally, everyone wanted to know how she did it. One part of that equation was … Read more
Toxic topcoat? Beginning September 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails an ultra-glossy sheen and a quick dry time under UV or LED light. However, it has been deemed toxic in the EU after several studies have shown that … Read more
UV got to be kidding! If you’re a regular at nail salons, you may be dismayed to learn that your pedicure may be more of a pedi-curse. “Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase potential risks of bacterial, fungal and viral infections — nail salons are hot spots for toenail fungus,” podiatrist Dr. … Read more
A hardcore rock band abruptly split because of their guitarist’s alleged “heinous acts,” which included stealing thousands of dollars for an “unbelievable amount” of OnlyFans subscriptions weeks before performing at Coachella New Jersey-based Gel announced the sudden breakup to their fans in a lengthy social media post on Wednesday. “Gel is no longer and band, … Read more
Over-the-counter drug prices can be a major headache — but if you’re looking in the right place, they don’t have to be. Grant Harting, a licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia, says there are plenty of medications worth buying for just $1.25 at Dollar Tree, and he’s highlighted some of the best bargains — … Read more
Is there a sweet new solution to the bitter luck of baldness? Scientists say they may have accidentally discovered a revolutionary cure for male pattern baldness, a genetic condition that affects up to half of men and a quarter of women by age 50. Researchers found the gel treatment to be just as effective as … Read more
Men may soon be able to shoulder the responsibility of birth control. A hormonal birth control gel, which is rubbed on each shoulder blade once daily, shows promising results in a new trial. “The development of a safe, highly effective and reliably reversible contraceptive method for men is an unmet need,” senior study author Dr. Diana … Read more
Raise a glass to science. Researchers have developed a protein gel that neutralizes alcohol before it enters the bloodstream and essentially makes it harmless. Scientists at ETH Zurich created a gel that, when given to mice, reduced blood alcohol levels by up to 50% and protected their bodies from damage, according to SciTechDaily. More studies … Read more
Some hand sanitizer and aloe gel products are being recalled for containing methanol, which can be toxic when applied to the skin or ingested, according to the notice from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA announced on April 5 that 40 lots of Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada … Read more
This won’t make anyone green with envy. Experts are warning of the adverse effects of allowing gel manicures to “grow out” just to save some cash. “Who doesn’t like gel nails, especially in the summer in a pair of sandals?” podiatrist Keira Moore told The Sun on Thursday. “Spoiler… it’s podiatrists.” Gel polish often lasts … Read more
It’s helping couples gel — literally. A first-of-its-kind topical gel to treat erectile dysfunction has been given the OK from the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter marketing in the US, according to British developer Futura Medical. Eroxon was granted a “de novo” classification Friday because it’s a new type of product, the FDA confirmed … Read more
A woman left with mangled fingertips following a manicure is desperately trying to nail down the cause of her mystery condition. Lisa Dewey, 36, had been getting gel manicures for years without any issues — until recently when she developed severe pain and inflammation, and her nails began falling off. “I worried I would lose … Read more