Your gut’s new best friend might already be hiding in the back of your fridge. New research from the University of California, Davis, suggests that sauerkraut may help protect and strengthen your intestinal barrier — a vital line of defense for maintaining overall gut health and keeping bowel diseases at bay. “A little bit of … Read more
Americans coast to coast are rushing to obtain REAL IDs, while many motor vehicle bureaus are grappling to accommodate appointments. With the deadline of May 7 approaching, air travelers at domestic airports and people entering some federal buildings must have a REAL ID. Some Americans are considering alternatives if they’re struggling to get DMV appointments to obtain … Read more
They were floored by the results. Everyone’s picked up food fast to prevent contamination — but is this method tried and true or merely an old wives’ tale? A Chicago microbiologist has put the so-called “five-second rule” to the test to scientifically gauge if it’s safe to eat food that’s fallen on the floor, as … Read more
Theater review JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN One hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission. At the Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street. The loud title of the Broadway play “John Proctor is the Villain” reads like the rare high-school essay that wasn’t written hours before it’s due. It’s a smart and edgy thesis about … Read more
Talk about living the life. This woman and her husband live on a cruise ship for free — but there’s a catch. Cruise ship living has been a part of Christine Kesteloo’s life for many years. She had the title of cruise director for many years and now accompanies her husband, who works as a … Read more
Long Island’s Gold Coast still shines — albeit in a more subdued manner than when “The Great Gatsby” was published 100 years ago. The novel, which is celebrating its centennial this week, is set in the mammoth mansions of the tony North Shore. While some of the colossal homes from the era remain, the atmosphere … Read more
Sometimes you can always get what you want. Mick Jagger is officially engaged for the third time. The Rolling Stones frontman, 81, and Melanie Hamrick, 37, have been quietly engaged for “two to three years,” Hamrick confirmed in an interview with French publication Paris Match on Wednesday. Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick attend a state … Read more
During a recent five-year period, a substantial portion of maternal deaths in America — almost one-third — took place more than six weeks after childbirth, at a time when most new mothers think they are in the clear, researchers reported on Wednesday. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, is one of the first to … Read more
A little more than three years ago, we could’ve never imagined Will Smith gettin’ jiggy wit it again. After all, he had long ago given up his career as a lighthearted rapper and had become a serious thespian who was the frontrunner to win an Oscar in 2022 — on his third nomination — for … Read more
Almost two decades ago a pair of fresh-faced British sketch comedians armed with a good idea and an able director with a cache of film stock made a charming short film called “The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island.” The 25-minute outing won a prize at the 2008 Edinburgh Film Festival, was nominated … Read more
He’s making opera great again. Christopher Macchio, the Long Island vocalist who stole the show singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at President Trump’s second inauguration — earning the nickname “America’s Tenor” — continues hitting high notes in his musical career now as a nationwide sensation. “As a teenager, I really wanted to keep it a … Read more
It’s a big score for the north shore. Nearly a dozen affluent Nassau County enclaves on the Gold Coast, or just a few miles south, made a newly released list of the best places in the US to raise a family. Kensington, a neighborhood on Manhasset Bay near the Queens border, placed second in the … Read more
He’s changing the notion of lotion. A Long Island man with cerebral palsy has unveiled a unique line of products using remedies he learned from his grandmother, mom and aunt in India as a little boy. “They would take yogurt and add spices like turmeric, saffron, cinnamon, and they would throw it on our faces … Read more
No need to chase the jingle – Mister Softee is now stationary. The iconic ice cream man has parked in Long Island, putting down roots with its first-ever brick-and-mortar shop earlier this month – in a move that was mint to be, according to its franchise owner. “People love Mister Softee. And sometimes when the … Read more
Once upon a time, bedtime in my house was a strictly enforced routine. It involved bath, book and then bed at 7pm on the dot – no negotiation. Heaven help anyone that tried to get in the way of this sequence – it was absolutely set in stone! With three kids under three, we had to keep to a routine … Read more
He’s got new blood. A Long Island hospital said it administered life-changing Lyfgenia gene therapy treatment and successfully wiped away sickle cell disease from a Laurelton man. Cohen Children’s Medical Center said patient Sebastien Beauzile, 21, is the first New Yorker to have received the breakthrough treatment, The Post was first to report. Sebastien Beauzile … Read more
Gene Hackman believed his wife Betsy Arakawa was the reason he lived as long as he did, according to one of the actor’s longtime friends. “She was very protective of him,” Tom Allin recently told The New York Times of Arakawa, who was seemingly the Oscar-winner’s sole caretaker prior to his shocking death. Maintenance workers … Read more
Can Paxlovid treat long Covid? A new report suggests it might help some patients, but which patients might benefit remains unclear. The report, published Monday in the journal Communications Medicine, describes the cases of 13 long Covid patients who took extended courses of the antiviral drug. Results were decidedly mixed: Nine patients reported some improvement, … Read more
Festive households rush to put up their Christmas trees weeks before the holiday — but don’t seem to know when to take them down. And the answer to that can vary depending on the type of Tannenbaum you have — or what traditions you follow. The National Fire Protection Association warns against keeping a live tree indoors … Read more
John Reardon is getting candid on his health journey. The actor, 49, took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer, sharing a picture of himself dressed up and a second photo of himself in a hospital bed. “Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer,” … Read more