A “Jeopardy!” contestant has lost her husband three weeks after giving him a “huge shoutout” on a recent episode. Maria Lauro, a contract specialist from Pittsburgh, made her game show debut Dec. 20, going up against Joe Asaminew, an ER physician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Laura Faddah, a manager from Memphis, Tennessee. The widow said that … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I think the world of “Celia,” my best friend of 25 years. She has been there for me through many major ups and downs in my life. She is beautiful inside and out, well-educated, and works hard. Celia has been in a five-year relationship with an old friend I’ll call “Vince.” I think … Read more
It’s a fumble for the Kelce brothers with this Christmas gift. On the Tuesday episode of Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, a fan turned to the brothers for advice on when, “if ever,” is an appropriate time to let your partner know that they’re a “bad gift giver.” The co-hosts took the opportunity … Read more
“The start to a new life.” Just six words made an impact on Lily Ebert in 1945, a year after she and her family were forced out of Hungary and sent to the notorious death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where her mother, younger sister, brother and over 100 members of her extended family were killed in the … Read more
Bells are ringing. Snow is glistening. But you’re bummed out. You could be suffering from a case of the holiday blues, which experts say is not uncommon. A strained relationship with family, for example, can make this time of year pretty lonely. The holidays are expensive, and financial woes can cause major stress. Anxiety about holiday … Read more
Maybe sharing isn’t caring. Slipping your pet some food from the dinner table at Christmas might seem harmless for Fido, but that well-intentioned treat could be hazardous to their health. Ahead of the holidays, pet experts are warning owners of the risky foods for dogs, from common ingredients to seasonal dishes. Despite begging for leftovers … Read more
What’s in a name? Elton John still can’t understand how his parents could have given him a “s – – t” birth name. The “I’m Still Standing” singer, 77, spoke about his given name during an appearance Tuesday night on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” “You weren’t always Elton John,” host Stephen Colbert mentioned … Read more
A new study of lab rats who were given cocaine is shedding new light on the cognition of addiction. Identifying populations vulnerable to substance use disorder is an increasing focus for prevention strategies, yet scientists have long struggled to understand why certain people develop disorders while others do not. The focus of this latest round … Read more
Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a simple intervention could have such a dramatic effect,” said lead study author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at … Read more
Experts have weighed in on a new Gen Z beauty trend that is so extensive, it often sees those who participate in it skipping sex in order to look “hot.” The “morning shed” is a new social media phenomenon where Gen Z skincare enthusiasts indulge in elaborate bedtime routines to ensure they wake up looking … Read more
A mom has been trolled for admitting she made changes to her body after giving birth. Mom of two Nika Diwa chose to have some cosmetic surgery after her second daughter with her husband of eight years. She shared her choice with her 1.3 million Instagram followers, but not everyone was respectful of her “mommy makeover.” “Your abs look amazing” … Read more
’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees patients around the holidays suffering from heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Pochapin gets to the bottom of acid reflux, … Read more
Scrolling on TikTok could be a real pain in the tush for anyone who’s ever suffered from hemorrhoids. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you’ll need to give the clock app a rest when you’re going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his “10-15” rule may … Read more
Just in time for Halloween, a new study finds that giving children sugar when they are really young — even in the womb — raises their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life. The researchers determined that limiting sugar exposure in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life … Read more
Hold. The. Phone. Could “Awkward” really make a comeback? Well, according to Nikki DeLoach — who played Jenna Hamilton’s cool mom Lacey — there is a universe where another blown-way-out-of-proportion misunderstanding graces our screens. “Girl, I am trying!” she exclusively told The Post at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dance Party to End ALZ red carpet on Sunday. “We’ve tried. We’re … Read more
This cult classic cap from the ’90s is back. The Von Dutch trucker hat — most notably sported by multi-hyphenate style icon Paris Hilton, pop star Britney Spears and actress Lindsay Lohan — is decidedly revived as more celebrities adopt the Y2K accessory. Makeup mogul and reality TV star Kylie Jenner sports a bubblegum pink Von Dutch … Read more
It’s his birthday and he’ll give out free chicken if he wants to. Drake will be celebrating his birthday by gifting everyone free Dave’s Hot Chicken sliders. The giveaway is happening only on Thursday, his 38th birthday. On Oct. 24, fans can have their Dave’s Hot Chicken on the rapper at any of the company’s … Read more
That’s a moray? Online viewers were flabbergasted over a ghastly-looking sea creature washed up on a beach in California, as depicted in a Reddit post making waves online. “It’s giving me nightmares,” read the post describing the nautical night terror, which washed ashore near Laguna Niguel, SF Gate reported. The accompanying photo showed a slender, … Read more
Ali Spagnola spent an arm and a leg on Halloween décor. But the do-it-yourself diva makes no bones about dropping $800 to deck out her 12-foot-tall skeleton, Steve, in 500,0000 dazzling disco tiles — despite shade from digital trolls who’ve deemed the sparking structure a “hazard.” “Everyone online is worried about Steve causing fires,” Spagnola, 39, a … Read more
Free donuts! (With purchase.) Krispy Kreme lovers can stop by for a gratis glazed, any time between now and Oct. 14 — but there’s a slight catch. To snag the sweet treat, you’ll need to show a McDonald’s receipt dated between Oct. 10 and 14. All you need to get your gratis glazed is a McDonald’s … Read more