What is pulmonary hypertension? New study finds Covid infection can increase risk

What is pulmonary hypertension? New study finds Covid infection can increase risk

Getting Covid could increase your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, a deadly blood pressure condition. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that people who contracted Covid-19 were more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) up to 4.5 years after infection. In OSA patients, the upper airway partially or completely closes … Read more

Teachers, parents and even students trash disastrous impact of AI in schools: ‘My heart breaks for this generation’

Teachers, parents and even students trash disastrous impact of AI in schools: ‘My heart breaks for this generation’

A few months ago, a third-grade student in Brooklyn was assigned — like the rest of his classmates — an AI-powered reading program called Amira. He was already reading at a sixth-grade level, but he also suffered from hearing loss. Amira, the AI program, repeatedly flagged his pronunciation — which was sometimes slightly off, due … Read more

Developmental issues in kids spike 62% when mom has key health issue

Developmental issues in kids spike 62% when mom has key health issue

Around 15% of American kids experience developmental delays, and the number is rising. Now a new study suggests that a specific factor in moms’ health plays a big role in whether her kid will face those challenges. “Pregnancy is not like Vegas, where what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” Dr. Evelina Grayver told The Post. … Read more

Chewing sugary gum after eating certain veggies is good for your heart: study

Chewing sugary gum after eating certain veggies is good for your heart: study

Chews your post-meal treat carefully. While some downsides of chewing gum have been discovered, other types may actually benefit your health. Now, new research shows that popping a piece after a meal could boost the benefits of certain vegetables, which is especially good news for nearly half of US adults living with high blood pressure. … Read more

Influencer’s cryptic emotional video sparks divorce rumors: ‘He broke my heart’

Influencer’s cryptic emotional video sparks divorce rumors: ‘He broke my heart’

She’s going through it. Beloved influencer, Jen Hamilton, confused her millions of followers by posting a head-scratching cryptic video hinting at her possibly getting a divorce from her husband, Brian. Hamilton, who’s also a labor and delivery nurse and mom of two, known for sharing helpful, humorous advice about pregnancy and childbirth, posted a video … Read more

If eating 5 fruits and veggies a day isn’t enough to keep a healthy heart, what’s the solution?

If eating 5 fruits and veggies a day isn’t enough to keep a healthy heart, what’s the solution?

When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests. Health experts have long recommended the “five a day” guideline, meaning people should eat five servings total of fruits and vegetables. A group of scientists, however, … Read more

Your earlobes may hold a sneaky clue about future heart disease

Your earlobes may hold a sneaky clue about future heart disease

You should be all ears about this stealthy sign of heart health. The leading cause of death in the US, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that 61% of American adults will likely develop some type of cardiovascular disease. And while there are some clear signs that your heart is weak, others aren’t as well-known, … Read more

I’m a 32-year-old heart failure survivor — don’t ignore these 5 symptoms

I’m a 32-year-old heart failure survivor — don’t ignore these 5 symptoms

Heart problems aren’t only for the old. Nearly 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 are living with heart failure — yet many don’t know they have it thanks to the silent symptoms that accompany this chronic condition. 32-year-old Alex Balmes experienced that firsthand after ignoring several symptoms that ultimately led to organ failure. … Read more

How much exercise should you be doing a week? It’s not 150 minutes, new study claims

How much exercise should you be doing a week? It’s not 150 minutes, new study claims

Time to start logging more minutes on the treadmill — think marathon distances. New research out Tuesday reimagines the rules for how much we should be exercising each week for heart health benefits, and it’s a lot more than we were previously told. Guidelines from the CDC and other health agencies recommend adults get at … Read more

Woman left disabled for life after medics pressed wrong button on defibrillator during cardiac arrest

Woman left disabled for life after medics pressed wrong button on defibrillator during cardiac arrest

A TV producer left disabled for life when bungling paramedics ‘pressed the wrong button’ on a defibrillator during a cardiac arrest has received an undisclosed payout after suing the NHS. Meg Fozzard has been left with permanent disabilities as a result of her brain being starved of oxygen after ambulance crews delayed a life‑saving electric … Read more

Exclusive | I saw The Head and the Heart in Brooklyn. Here’s why they’re better live

Exclusive | I saw The Head and the Heart in Brooklyn. Here’s why they’re better live

SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Seventeen years into their storied career, The Head and the Heart are still doing what they do best: bringing … Read more

STI we nearly eradicated in the ‘90s has surged in recent years — and it’s raising heart attack risk

STI we nearly eradicated in the ‘90s has surged in recent years — and it’s raising heart attack risk

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that almost disappeared is back — with a vengeance. The medieval STI can silently but significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and dangerous swelling of the aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel, a large new study found. Once nearly eradicated in the 1990s thanks to safer sexual practices, … Read more

Butter, beef tallow debate not over as heart experts warn of risks, US guidelines differ

Butter, beef tallow debate not over as heart experts warn of risks, US guidelines differ

Two of the most influential voices in U.S. nutrition guidance are aligned on the basics, yet they diverge on two major cooking ingredients: butter and beef tallow. As traditional cooking fats, butter and beef tallow infuse flavor into dishes and can make meals more satisfying, but they are calorie-dense. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, developed by the … Read more

Blockbuster drug can lower your risk of heart attack by 13%

Blockbuster drug can lower your risk of heart attack by 13%

Medical innovation has really give people a shot at better heart health. About 805,000 people in the US have heart attacks every year, with one occurring every 40 seconds — and an alarming increase in those under 45. But new blockbuster medications that have taken the health world by storm could offer protection from adverse … Read more

Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place

Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place

That’s one way to make your heart jump — or slow it down, in one man’s case. Walking home one night, a 29-year-old man from Queens started experiencing heart palpitations at 140 beats per minute (bpm), far higher than the average resting heart rate of 60 to 100 bpm. But when he was admitted to the hospital, … Read more

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

It’s not something to brush off. Hair loss is a widespread problem in the US, with roughly 50 million men and 30 million women experiencing pattern baldness. No special potion completely reverses genetic or age-related decline, but there are a few products that seem to halt further loss, thicken existing hair and promote regrowth. Now, … Read more

Vanessa Bryant honors Gianna on birthday, announces student-athlete scholarships: ‘Your spirit and beautiful heart continue to light the way’

Vanessa Bryant honors Gianna on birthday, announces student-athlete scholarships: ‘Your spirit and beautiful heart continue to light the way’

Vanessa Bryant shared several tributes to her late daughter, Gianna, on Friday — and each was quite emotional. Gianna, one of Vanessa and Kobe Bryant’s four children, would have turned 20 on the date, and to celebrate, Vanessa first shared a picture of the two kissing on her Instagram page. Vanessa Bryant shared a photo … Read more

Dear Abby: I haven’t spoken to my family in five years, my heart is broken

Dear Abby: I haven’t spoken to my family in five years, my heart is broken

DEAR ABBY: I was in a relationship with my daughter’s father for 11 years. From the beginning, he lied, manipulated and cheated. My family was aware of it. When I finally had had enough and left, my family decided to maintain a relationship with him (dinners, parties, camping, holidays). He is not a good person. … Read more

Popular spice shows promise as diabetes treatment — it’s probably already in your pantry

Popular spice shows promise as diabetes treatment — it’s probably already in your pantry

Could this be the golden ticket for diabetes patients? Over 40.1 million Americans — roughly 12% of the US population — have diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by consistently elevated blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes, often diagnosed in childhood, is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin to use sugar for energy. … Read more

Which beers have the most vitamin B — a must for heart health, immunity and good mood

Which beers have the most vitamin B — a must for heart health, immunity and good mood

Belch it from the rooftops. Scientists in Germany recently published findings from a study that fraternity houses have been informally conducting for generations.  They purchased 65 different beers from local supermarkets and tested them for their health benefits — in particular their vitamin B content. Beer, whether it’s alcoholic or not, is rich in essential nutrients, … Read more