Almost half of American parents give their kids melatonin to help them sleep. Could it actually be doing the opposite? A new study suggests that melatonin, the second-most popular supplement for kids after multivitamins, may reduce the time they spend in a critical phase of sleep that affects memory, learning, and emotional development. Melatonin use … Read more
Nick Wright doesn’t think ESPN handled its layoffs with much care. On his “What’s Wright” podcast, the Fox Sports star expressed frustration with how ESPN communicated its layoffs – which included notable names like Ryan Clark, Cam Newton and Karl Ravech. Wright specifically dove into Clark finding out he was fired while on air Monday, … Read more
Retired USWNT soccer star Julie Ertz said she had 24 hours to find a dress for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding because hers was lost “somewhere” in her travel journey. During Tuesday’s installment of the “Style of Play” podcast, Julie pulled back the curtain on her and husband, Super Bowl champion tight end Zach … Read more
This isn’t the breast news. Breast milk is widely considered the gold standard for infant nutrition, with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending it be given exclusively for the first six months of life when possible. But scientists are now sounding the alarm after two new studies found a mix of potentially harmful chemicals in … Read more
Here’s some surprisingly sweet science. Americans consume far more sugar than experts recommend — a habit linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other health problems. But while many people could benefit from scaling back their intake, a new study found that cutting sugar out entirely may backfire in unexpected ways. Cutting … Read more
Sometimes parents are the ones who need the reprimanding — not the children. A thoughtless family that left behind a disgusting mess after dining at a restaurant has sparked a massive online debate about disciplining children in public. Shared in a recent viral post on threads, alongside an image of a booth filled with massive … Read more
B-ware of B7? As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, many patients lose their hair — especially if they are undergoing chemotherapy. These patients have increasingly turned to biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, to boost their hair growth and thickness. Chemotherapy destroys rapidly dividing cancer cells while also damaging healthy cells … Read more
We love a buzzy new wellness trend. From bathing clubs to cortisol mocktails to IV drips — lots of IV drips — we’ve covered a bunch this year. But there are some viral trends with questionable health benefits that we’re happy to leave behind in 2025 — and we’ve got lots of members of the … Read more
They may be the magical fruit, but this trend could leave your stomach feeling anything but enchanted. #BeanTok is the latest health craze sweeping social media, with influencers urging viewers to eat two cups of beans a day for better gut health. But a dietitian told The Post that piling on the pintos too fast … Read more
She’s an AI survivor. Country music star Reba McEntire slammed artificial intelligence this week after a series of AI-generated photos appeared to suggest Dolly Parton was dying, forcing the “Jolene” star to speak out and dismiss the rumors. “You tell ’em, Dolly,” McEntire, 70, said in a video shared to her Instagram Stories on Thursday. … Read more
The opening game of the Yankees-Red Sox wild-card series had plenty of exciting moments in a tight ballgame. One thing less exciting, according to some of those who were viewing from home, was the audio on ESPN’s feed. During Game 1 from Yankee Stadium, ESPN’s feed made a loud static-like noise a number of times, … Read more
A powerful solar eclipse is on the rise, and some among us may feel it on every level. The partial solar eclipse in Virgo arrives on September 21 at a karmic 29° and, in addition to a general energy of revelation, illumination and irrevocable change, this cosmic event can play out in and through our … Read more
A woman has taken to TikTok after dealing with some shocking behaviour from her seat neighbor on a flight. If you thought someone putting back their chair or opening their window was bad, this is on a whole different level. “I asked her to stop but it was too late” TikTok user Olivia took to the app this week after … Read more
TORONTO — You come to “The Choral,” the new WWI movie starring Ralph Fiennes that had its world premiere Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival, looking for harmony. movie review THE CHORAL Running time: 113 minutes. Two hours later, you sprint out having been pelted for hours by screeching discord. Some of that head-butting … Read more
Here’s something to chew over. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — a large waistline, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar and little “good” cholesterol — that significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. You need three out of five of those risk factors to be … Read more
That sip might be doing a number on your bloodwork. Nutritionists are warning that a trendy drink hyped for its health perks could be throwing off your iron levels — raising your risk for anemia and leaving you feeling weak and worn out. But don’t toss your cup just yet. With a few simple changes, … Read more
Talk about chronic relief. Cancer patients tend to use cannabis to manage side effects of their treatment and ease symptoms such as nausea, pain, insomnia and anxiety. “Research has shown that there is a high rate of cannabis use among cancer patients — more than 50% in some studies, and up to 80% among those … Read more
As if! Alicia Silverstone, 48, said she doesn’t want to ruin “Clueless” with Peacock’s upcoming reboot series. The actress told Entertainment Tonight that she “never thought” of doing a reboot of the 1995 classic, but she thinks this new show will “honor” the movie. “It’s very early stages,” she told the outlet. Alicia Silverstone visits … Read more
Imagine getting drafted to the NBA and meeting your girlfriend on the same night. Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. lived it after Miami selected him with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — however, things took a turn for the worse when the tequila hit. During an appearance Monday on the … Read more
Some people wake up and smell the coffee immediately — thanks to a quick fix they claim gives “hotel vibes.” Yet some experts say it’s grounds for concern. “Does anyone or would anyone put a small coffee maker in their bedroom like Nespresso hotel vibes?” one woman asked in a recent post in a Facebook group for … Read more