At 16 years old, Megan Rappa was missing school for what felt like a full system breakdown. She’d suffered irregular and painful periods for years before a gynecologist finally named her condition — but still, nothing changed. “Even with a diagnosis, my symptoms were just mine to deal with and there was not a solution … Read more
Buckle up…if you can. Over one million Chrysler vehicles have been recalled after a report found that the American brand failed to assemble the seat buckle anchors properly. The recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and impacts Ram 1500 vehicles between 2019 and 2026. The recall states that the second-row … Read more
California has recorded its first West Nile virus death of 2026 after a Kings County resident died from the mosquito-borne illness, health officials announced Monday. The death comes weeks after Kings County confirmed its first human case of the 2026 season, according to KGPW. California has recorded its first West Nile virus death of 2026 … Read more
Lunch with a side of rabid bat. A rabid bat landed on a munching family’s table at a San Diego deli restaurant this past Sunday. San Diego public health officials are concerned, issuing a notice to anyone who may have touched the bat that they are at risk of contracting rabies and should call their … Read more
It’s the rashiest place on Earth. Millions of people head to Florida or out West to Disney theme parks every year, and many come back with more than a souvenir photo with their favorite character. A skin condition nicknamed “Disney rash” can sporadically appear in parkgoers, but the red, rashy spots don’t mean you’re allergic … Read more
Around the world, brightly-colored squishy toys marketed as harmless “sensory” gadgets designed to be squeezed, stretched and smushed have surged in popularity. But behind the viral appeal of NeeDoh toys, doctors say a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that is sending children and teens to the hospital with severe burns amid “blood-curdling screams” of … Read more
What the cluck. Federal health officials have issued a warning about chicken products due to potentially dangerous mislabeling concerns. The problematic poultry, sold at Kroger stores in nine states, is the subject of a public health alert courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The agency issued the alert … Read more
Time for some more hanky panky. If how your partner suggests sex gives you the ick, experts say it might not be the death knell of attraction but a symptom of a more subtle kind of sabotage. The cues, physical touch, or verbal expressions couples use to signal to their partner that they want to … Read more
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
West Nile virus has been found in two dead crows in Southern California, officials have revealed — a week after it was detected in a mosquito. San Diego County officials detected the new cases in Rolando in East County and near Encanto and North Bay Terraces. While there are no current human cases reported, the … Read more
Talk about an oral fixation. Much of conception is out of our control and can simply come down to age or the number of eggs a woman produces. But some lifestyle habits could play a surprisingly big role in helping or hurting fertility, including one that’s right in front of your face — or more … Read more
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek called out ESPN by name in an open letter he posted to social media, criticizing the scheduling for two early-season games for the Razorbacks while “formally” requesting the network and the SEC to “aggressively pursue an alternative solution.” Yurachek took issue with the fact that Arkansas is slated to play … Read more
British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry. The disruption occurred last Friday at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, British Airways’ main hub, after what airport officials described as a technical issue involving the baggage system. The outage prevented luggage from being … Read more
A popular potato chip brand has issued a voluntary recall after a potential Salmonella risk. Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder. The impact chips have seasoning that contained dry milk powder … Read more
A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages. Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed. … Read more
On the NBC broadcast, Noah Eagle mentioned the timeout and how it would shape the final 5.6 seconds of the Knicks-Hawks Game 2 battle Tuesday night. Inside the NBC studios, Carmelo Anthony touched a monitor wondering why the Knicks had not used a supposed final timeout to set up a potential game-winning shot. And the … Read more
When Josh Whalen‘s once athletic, rugby-playing physique morphed into a heftier “dad bod,” he figured it was just the reality of getting older. That’s how he dismissed other symptoms, too. His sex drive plummeted and he felt super tired — but working as a entrepreneur in his mid-30s, he attributed his problems to the mounting … Read more
A bone-crushing side effect? The benefits of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are myriad, from weight loss to improved cardiovascular health to potentially preventing dementia, lowering the risk of depression, and reducing the intensity of migraines. However, new research suggests these wildly popular meds could substantially raise your risk of developing a different serious condition. The research team … Read more
Almost every American has some degree of metabolic dysfunction — at least that’s what President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general would say. Dr. Casey Means, a graduate of the Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor,” putting her health views under a … Read more
The Queen in the North didn’t have a regal time. Sophie Turner opened up about her grueling time shooting “Tomb Raider” during a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s “The Julia Cunningham Show.” “We’ve been doing eight hours a day, five days a week since February last year, of training. Yeah, so it’s been a lot,” the … Read more