They’ve soured on this sugar substitute. Consuming foods that contain erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener and common ingredient in keto diet products, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new Cleveland Clinic study warns. Erythritol makes platelets in the blood more active, which may lead to blood clots, researchers explained Thursday in the … Read more
Don’t hate the player. Tobey Maguire, 49, had his hands full when he took a dip in the Mediterranean with model Babette Strijbos, 24, seemingly confirming their rumored romance after recently being linked to Lily Chee, 20. The “Spider-Man” actor packed on the PDA with Strijbos on July 31, as they waded in a secluded … Read more
A listeria outbreak tied to deli meats has sickened nearly three dozen people, killing two, officials said. Meanwhile, several varieties of bagged and bulk vegetables have been recalled over listeria concerns. Last week, the US Department of Agriculture announced a nationwide recall of over 200,000 pounds of Boar’s Head deli meats following deaths in Illinois and … Read more
Tom Brady is wasting no time as an eligible bachelor. The former Patriots quarterback was linked to yet another supermodel, SI Swimsuit cover girl Brooks Nader, on the most recent episode of Deux U, an entertainment news podcast, according to Barstool Sports on Tuesday. The host, Deuxmoi, addressed swirling rumors that the 46-year-old was spotted … Read more
Seven New Yorkers contracted listeria linked to sliced deli counter meat in a multistate outbreak that killed two and landed more than a dozen people in the hospital, health officials said Friday. Twenty-eight people in 12 states reported being infected with the bacteria strain, though the number of cases and states is likely higher, according … Read more
Well, this is a drag. Smoking is to blame for 20% of US cancer cases and nearly 30% of cancer deaths, the American Cancer Society (ACS) warns in new research. In fact, the organization insists that four in 10 cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths in American adults 30 and older may have been … Read more
This is not ha-pea news for vegans. While experts extol the health and environmental benefits of a diet free of animal products, new research suggests that consuming ultra-processed vegan food can increase the risk of heart death. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) include packaged goods, drinks, cereals and ready-to-eat products that contain colors, emulsifiers, flavors, and other additives. … Read more
Energy drinks are the go-to go-go juice for many people looking to battle back fatigue and put a carbonated pep in their proverbial step, but recent research suggests consuming these drinks could lead to serious health conditions. As The Post has previously reported, energy drinks are known to erode teeth and increase the risk of … Read more
What was he smoking? A health guru claimed puffing on cigarettes is linked to longer living — but now he’s trying to extinguish the controversy. “The men in Sardinia have a seven year longer lifespan than the women because they’re smokers. That’s what brings them up,” Dr. Steven Gundry, a former cardiac surgeon and contributor … Read more
Bank on this cyber security trick. A financial guru recently sounded off on the risks of storing various methods of payment within Apple Pay, or any digital wallet. Money man Dean, of TikTok duo Alexis and Dean, urged in the video that one method in particular is most at risk for bad actors to take … Read more
A recent study suggests that older folks who are unfussy about what they eat have better cognitive function than their picky peers. According to Nature Mental Health, a U.K. Biobank study analyzed the food likes and dislikes of nearly 182,000 older Brits, but rather than focusing on the effects of a specific diet, the team … Read more
This is rotten news: Fresh basil sold at Trader Joe’s locations across the country have been voluntarily recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Infinite Herbs organic basil was pulled from shelves this week after salmonella bacteria sickened 12, including one hospitalization, across seven states, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The … Read more
Call it the bloom-bonic plague. Spring is here — so why does your body still think it’s winter? You’re not alone, say the experts — nicer weather and late sunsets are of no comfort to the more than a million American adults estimated to be suffering from the springtime version of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD … Read more
It’s hard to be a fan of tryptophan these days. The essential amino acid oft-blamed for inducing sleepiness after Thanksgiving dinner has given us another reason to say no thanks to meats, dairy, nuts, grains and legumes — and yes to Mediterranean diet staples. University of Colorado researchers have found a link between arthritis and … Read more
Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death. In a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA), a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to … Read more
This is a side effect they weren’t expecting. Women are getting pregnant while using Ozempic — with doctors saying there are two key reasons why the weight loss shots fuel fertility. TikTok user @dkaslolive shared a video to the social media site last month saying she was stunned to learn she was expecting a baby … Read more
A highly popular intermittent fasting method used by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez is shockingly connected to a severely increased risk of cardiovascular death, a new study finds. Users of the so-called 16:8 diet — a person eats only in an eight-hour window and fasts for the other 16 hours in … Read more
As the U.S. weathers its fourth wave of the opioid epidemic crisis, more people are turning to non-opioids — including a natural remedy known as kratom — to combat their pain. Yet medical examiners and coroners have found that kratom caused 1.5% to 1.7% of overdose deaths between Jan. 2020 and Dec. 2022. That’s according to … Read more
Talk about a wake-up call — adults who sleep only three to five hours a night face a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study found. “I generally recommend prioritizing sleep, although I understand it’s not always possible, especially as a parent of four teenagers,” said Christian Benedict, lead study researcher and … Read more
Tatt’s terrifying. Americans are unwittingly exposing themselves to tattoo inks that contain organ-damaging chemicals, disturbing new research has revealed. An analysis of 54 inks commonly used in tattoo parlors across the United States has uncovered that a whopping 45 of them contain unlisted additives or pigments, including chemicals known to pose serious health risks. Researchers … Read more