10 postpartum issues no one ever told you about — and how to combat them

10 postpartum issues no one ever told you about — and how to combat them

Congrats, you just had a baby — now what? New moms know to expect sleep deprivation, a sudden shift in hormones and a challenging physical recovery in the initial weeks after delivery. The postpartum period can actually bring a wide range of temporary and long-lasting effects on the body — some are painful, others are … Read more

3 symptoms men blame on low testosterone — but could be other serious health issues

3 symptoms men blame on low testosterone — but could be other serious health issues

More men than ever are on testosterone. But experts say boosting this sex hormone may not solve your woes. “Signs and symptoms of low testosterone are often very generalizable and can be due to something else, either in addition to or separately from having low testosterone,” Dr. Justin Dubin told The Post. Part of the … 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

6 health issues that may shrink your testicles — including a condition more common on the left side

6 health issues that may shrink your testicles — including a condition more common on the left side

Aw, nuts. If you’ve noticed your balls have gotten smaller, it could be a sign of an underlying health condition. Before jumping to get scrotal filler to plump things up, it’s best to get to the bottom of what’s caused your family jewels to depreciate in the first place. Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, a urologist and … Read more

Everyone talks about postpartum depression — beware these other mental health issues after childbirth

Everyone talks about postpartum depression — beware these other mental health issues after childbirth

New baby, new emotions. Over 80% of new mothers experience the “baby blues” shortly after childbirth due to changing hormones, exhaustion and stress. The “baby blues” are characterized by rapid mood shifts — from joy to tears — but they usually resolve within two weeks and don’t impair daily function. Postpartum depression and anxiety are … Read more

Costco is fixing some of its most annoying customer checkout issues

Costco is fixing some of its most annoying customer checkout issues

They’re teching things up a notch.  Costco, known for offering its warehouse club members decent deals on bulk buys sans the bells and whistles of digital devices, is now introducing scanning technology and digital membership cards to improve customer experience.  It’s an automated miracle.  Costo rolling out new technology including a Scan & Pay feature and digital … Read more

Dear Abby: My partner has cancer but refuses to acknowledge my health issues

Dear Abby: My partner has cancer but refuses to acknowledge my health issues

DEAR ABBY: My significant other of 16 years is fighting cancer. I am proud of his determination. I recently had an EKG, and my results weren’t great. When I told him, he turned it right around to his own issues. Am I selfish for being upset about this? I have catered to him through it … Read more

Erection problems are a ‘canary in a coal mine’ — and could signal major health issues in a few years

Erection problems are a ‘canary in a coal mine’ — and could signal major health issues in a few years

Falling flat in the bedroom could mean trouble out from under the sheets too. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men, both young and old, with between 30 and 50 million experiencing difficulty getting and keeping an erection — in fact, one expert told The Post we’re headed for an “epidemic of erectile dysfunction.” But … Read more

Ford issues urgent ‘do not drive’ recall warning over crash risk in popular SUVs, pickups

Ford issues urgent ‘do not drive’ recall warning over crash risk in popular SUVs, pickups

Ford Bronco owners are taking the road less traveled, as nearly 5,000 units have been recalled for serious safety issues. The rugged SUV is facing a big bump in the road, with the automaker advising owners of select 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles may have incorrectly installed safety precautions and could increase the … Read more

Marv Albert turned down NBA on NBC offer this season because of ‘voice issues’

Marv Albert turned down NBA on NBC offer this season because of ‘voice issues’

One of the sport’s great play-by-play men had to turn down the chance to once again call an NBA game for NBC. Legendary Knicks announcer Marv Albert, 84, stayed away from the mic even though NBC was interested in bringing him back for a night, as it has often leaned into the nostalgia for the … Read more

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, … Read more

Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after Royal Caribbean issues new crackdown at sea

Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after Royal Caribbean issues new crackdown at sea

A long-standing cruise ship tradition has become the center of intense debate following stricter enforcement issued to passengers. For years, vacationers have used personalized signs, festive banners and colorful magnets to distinguish their rooms and celebrate milestones. Recent safety guidelines and stricter rules, however, are dividing the cruise-goer community. The latest debate started after passengers sailing on … Read more

Harvard doctor invents ‘vagina on a chip’ to replace animal testing for women’s health issues

Harvard doctor invents ‘vagina on a chip’ to replace animal testing for women’s health issues

Harvard scientists have been honored for creating the world’s first “vagina-on-a-chip,” a groundbreaking device that mimics the female reproductive tract using living human cells. The tiny lab-grown model allows researchers to better study the vaginal microbiome, including the effects of hormones, healthy bacteria, infections and possible treatments — all without experimenting on mice, which don’t … Read more

Stephen A. Smith issues warning to Celtics’ Jaylen Brown as feud turns ugly

Stephen A. Smith issues warning to Celtics’ Jaylen Brown as feud turns ugly

Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words while responding to Jaylen Brown after the Celtics star’s “f–k Stephen A” rant during a Twitch livestream Sunday. During Monday’s installment of “First Take” on ESPN, Smith didn’t back down in their feud — which dates back to the end of Boston’s season after blowing a 3-1 series lead … Read more

Costco issues urgent recall on popular product linked to burn injuries

Costco issues urgent recall on popular product linked to burn injuries

Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large and extra large. The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during “high intensity activities” they pose a potential burn hazard.  According to the CPSC, … Read more

Men — beware the exercise mistakes that can lead to serious sexual issues

Men — beware the exercise mistakes that can lead to serious sexual issues

Between a rock-hard body and a soft place. Lifting weights has been shown to strengthen muscles, boost brain health and lower the risk of several health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While pumping iron can build sturdy muscles, some moves may cause other areas of the body to go soft. While lifting weights … Read more

4 health issues more likely to kill you in the morning

4 health issues more likely to kill you in the morning

Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is the least of your worries. While major cardiovascular events can occur at any time of day and often at unexpected times, scientists are aware of some potential patterns, thanks to the body’s circadian rhythm or internal biological clock. In the morning, the body prepares itself … Read more

Napa Valley giant issues doomsday warning for wine industry as CEO steps down

Napa Valley giant issues doomsday warning for wine industry as CEO steps down

A Napa Valley wine giant has issued a dire warning about the direction of the industry, pointing to “ongoing category pressures.” Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company. Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson pointed to … Read more

Popular sauté pan brand issues recall over dangerous malfunction that left users with burn injuries

Popular sauté pan brand issues recall over dangerous malfunction that left users with burn injuries

A popular sauté pan brand recalled hundreds of thousands of frying pans for “burn hazards.” On April 2, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that about 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans imported by E Mishan & Sons, Inc., based in New York City. The sauté pans were sold in a two-piece set … Read more

Car site Edmunds tests a $25K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

Car site Edmunds tests a K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of rigorous tests for the first time, and Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver came away with a notable impression: US automakers have good reason for concern. While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed … Read more