Getting high, but feeling low. Science is split on whether the effects of cannabis are good or bad, with recent research showing it could boost brain power in older adults, while other studies show the purported benefits go up in smoke. But a new study has found a growing connection between cannabis use and detrimental … Read more
Well, it’snot good news for most people. Some 90% of the population picks their nose — sometimes several times a day. This may seem like a harmless habit, but frequently digging for gold may have dire consequences. Dirty fingers can introduce bacteria into the nose, causing infections that can lead to crusting, tissue damage and … Read more
If you have heartburn, your baby will be born with a lot of hair (29%), and spicy foods induce labor (21%) are some of the top myths Americans believe when it comes to pregnancy. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents and parents-to-be, with 250 who are currently pregnant and 250 who are … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Thursday issued a public health alert over precooked linguine and meatballs sold at Walmart that may be contaminated with listeria. The product is a 2-ounce clear plastic tray package labeled “Marketside linguine with beef meatballs and marinara sauce” with “best if used by” dates … Read more
Sue Sylvester returned. Jane Lynch had a “Glee” reunion with several former co-stars in the “Celebrity Weakest Link” season premiere (Mondays on Fox at 9 p.m.), and told The Post, “I was thrilled. I put the tracksuit on again.” Lynch, 65, was referring to the outfit her “Glee” character, Sue Sylvester, wore. “They actually had to … Read more
As if excess belly fat is not bad enough, researchers now say it brings a significantly higher risk of developing a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Researchers from King’s College London evaluated 25 different measurements of body fat and found that those related to the belly were most strongly linked to psoriasis, according to a study … Read more
Archaeologists finally broke the cipher on 255 strange symbols etched into a Canadian rock over 200 years ago — and it’s the Lord’s Prayer… in Swedish. Discovered in 2018 after a tree fell near Wawa, Ontario (just a stone’s throw from Michigan), the bizarre runes had stumped many — until Ryan Primrose from Ontario’s archaeology … Read more
Need a hand? An estimated 10% of people in the world are left-handed — and suffer from a societal bias than spans back centuries. Now, a new study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin has more bad news for people who prefer humanity’s less popular hand. New research shows lefties are more likely to have … Read more
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known to have a direct impact on heart attack and stroke risk — but a new study has revealed its surprising link to brain health. In a large, randomized trial, researchers led by First Hospital of China Medical University discovered that “intensive blood pressure control” resulted in a 15% … Read more
It might be time to brush up on your oral health. You probably know that inadequate toothbrushing can increase your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. A new study out of Australia also found a surprising link between poor oral hygiene and body aches, migraines and stomach pain — especially in women. … Read more
Art is imitating life on “1923.” The latest episode of Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” prequel featured a scene with Julia Schlaepfer’s Alexandra that has a timely connection to Meghan Markle changing her last name to Sussex. Alexandra arrives in America at Ellis Island and when a customs officer asks for her name, she replies, “Alexandra Sussex.” … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning to conduct a large-scale study to re-examine whether there is a connection between vaccines and autism, federal officials said Friday. Dozens of scientific studies have failed to find evidence of a link. But the C.D.C. now falls under the purview of Health and Human Services Secretary … Read more
Pinpointing the cause of autism has proven difficult, in part because it’s a complex group of developmental disorders and not a single condition. Now, an international team of researchers says it has uncovered a “direct link” between autism and a gene known to play a role in brain development. An international team of researchers says … Read more
Lead exposure in the 20th century may have led to mental health issues in Americans, a new study suggests. Researchers from Duke University and Florida State University studied the impact of lead in gasoline, which was first added in 1923 to help keep car engines healthy. (It was later banned from all U.S. vehicles in … Read more
Mattel was sued on Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to a pornographic website on packaging for dolls tied to the blockbuster movie “Wicked.” In a proposed class action filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Holly Ricketson said she bought a “Wicked” doll for her daughter, who then visited an … Read more
Is this the most-wanted cereal killer? An ex-FDA employee has revealed what he claims is the most harmful breakfast cereal on the U.S. market. Dr. Darin Detwiler, who previously served as a food safety expert for the agency, told the Daily Mail that Kellogg’s Froot Loops are the worst of the bunch, pointing out, or … Read more
“Rucking” is on the rise. It’s well established that Americans need to move more, and for many, walking is the most accessible form of exercise. “Walking reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure and LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), and strengthens the heart,” according to Dalia McCoy, family medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic. “Walking … Read more
Researchers say they have uncovered a link between semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — and sudden vision loss. The risk of developing nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is four times higher for diabetics on semaglutide and seven times higher for people taking the drug to lose weight, according to a new study … Read more
A new study out of Sweden finds that people with tattoos have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. “It is important to remember that lymphoma is a rare disease and that our results apply at the group level,” Lund University researcher Christel Nielsen, who led the study, said in … Read more
He’s moved on, goodbye. Queen Camilla’s ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, is dating TV presenter and journalist Anne Robinson. Robinson, 79, confirmed her relationship with Parker Bowles, 84, in an interview with Saga magazine on Saturday. Andrew Parker Bowles and Queen Camilla on July 6, 1992. PA Images via Getty Images Anne Robinson on on “Lorraine” … Read more