You know your Social Security number, your ATM pin code, your mom’s phone number, but do you know your HbA1c? Five numerical biomarkers can reveal how well you’re aging and warn of trouble long before symptoms of disease appear, according to Dr. Florence Comite, founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity. Comite — … Read more
Put down the phone and pick up the ladle. While you were busy grinding for that promotion, grandmothers in Italy were busy grinding meat to make homemade sausage. They were busy taking long walks to the market, rolling out pasta dough and stealing dips in the Mediterranean without a second thought for their wrinkles — aside … Read more
Forever chemicals have long-haul repercussions. Researchers in Sweden observed a concerning pattern when they combined data from separate public records showing drinking water exposure and the rates of asthma in young children. Babies born to women who lived in towns served by a municipal water supply notorious for its PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl substances) contamination had a … Read more
After a minor stroke, there are several risk factors that can predict another event, according to new research. A study published in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association investigated what happens after someone has a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “mini-stroke.” This was a follow-up to the previous PERSIST study, which … Read more
The future just got brighter, thanks to the sunshine vitamin. Scientists in Ireland have added to a growing stack of research on the relationship between vitamin D levels in the blood and a possible lower risk of dementia. A 16-year study found that higher vitamin D intake during middle age could have something to do … Read more
Scientists hunting for treatments and cures for multiple sclerosis may have found an unlikely ally — the yak. The high-altitude, cold-hardy relative of the cow could be the key to a medical breakthrough, according to a March13 study published in the journal Neuron. At the center of it all is the myelin sheath — a … Read more
Variety may be the spice of life, but consistency is key. Especially when it comes to weight loss. While nutrition experts have long praised a diverse diet, a new study in the journal Health Psychology shows that eating the same thing day in and day out might help shed pounds faster than eating a range … Read more
Baby got back — and better odds of longevity. For Robin Berzin, MD, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, living longer is less important than living better. And the functional medicine and chronic disease expert has developed a cheat code for the three health markers everyone, especially women, should prioritize if they want to feel good … Read more
After ages of being dismissed as “baby blues,” postpartum depression, anxiety and even psychosis are finally being taken seriously. But while moms are dealing with massive hormonal changes on top of stress and sleep deprivation, dads’ mental health can also face challenges. And a new study published in JAMA Network Open found that fathers’ risk for … Read more
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of alcohol between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Licensed venues such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs would remain exempt. Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar announced … Read more
Joyce Byers is seeing double. Winona Ryder’s epic takedown of the evil Vecna in the final “Stranger Things” season took a lot of manpower — led by her stunt double, Julia Maggio. “It takes a village to do a scene like that,” she exclusively told The Post. “Stranger Things” aired its series finale on New Year’s … Read more
Some good news for your gut. Cases of colorectal cancer are steadily rising and showing up in alarming rates in young people, becoming the third-most common cancer in the US. But new research may hold key to explaining the mysterious increase — and it’s a blast from the past. Colorectal cancer cases are rising in … Read more
Talk about a new joint effort in cancer care. A promising treatment approach for one of the most dangerous cancers has been identified by a team of researchers in Thailand exploring the effects of key cannabis compounds. The research team looked at the two most well-known compounds in weed plants — THC and CBD — … Read more
Millions of Americans battle chronic anxiety — but new research claiming a missing brain nutrient may be partly to blame is already drawing skepticism from experts who say the findings are far from conclusive. Using a non-invasive MRI-based technique that measures brain chemicals, researchers at UC Davis Health in California looked at data from 25 previous studies, … Read more
If steaming or boiling kale doesn’t appeal to you, new research suggests that drizzling it with oil may help your body absorb far more of its nutrients. Researchers from the University of Missouri said their digestion model showed limited absorption of several carotenoids — nutrients linked to eye, heart, and immune health — when kale was tested … Read more
Who says breaking a sweat has to be brutal? Researchers have developed a “new strap-on vibrating device” that can trick the brain into thinking you’re putting in less effort while exercising. And before your mind wanders — no, it’s not that kind of strap-on. A vibrating device made cycling feel less strenuous for participants in … Read more
Want to stay sharp into old age? You might want to start hitting the gym. New research suggests that a hidden trait in your body could hold the key to maintaining a younger brain — and the implications are huge. “Better brain health, in turn, lowers the risk for future brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s,” … Read more
A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair. Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, the same natural protein found in hair, skin and nails, on teeth. In lab tests, the system “has shown potential in repairing early defective … Read more
Scientists may have found a way to stop Alzheimer’s damage before it starts — by “melting” the tiny protein clumps that are the early triggers of the disease. Alzheimer’s has long been linked to harmful tau protein fibrils that build up in the brain and interfere with cognitive function, but researchers have now discovered soft, small clusters … Read more
Call it pee-cycling. Just in case people thought airline food was inedible: Astronauts on future missions to the Moon and Mars could subsist on a brand new “space food” that is concocted from thin air and urine, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced. “This project aims at developing a key resource which will allow us … Read more