New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Comedy Central really had a lasting impact on kids in the early 2000s. Case in point, look at comedian Mary Houlihan. 20 years before she became a touring act, daring … Read more
For some people, the quest to restore lost strands may be behind the pharmacy counter — but the bottle won’t say anything about hair or scalp care. A new study has found that a drug approved to treat arthritis can actually spur dramatic hair growth in people with severe alopecia areata. Researchers looked at people … Read more
For all the sequels and remakes pumped out by Hollywood, the most overplayed storyline is the death or downfall of a once luminous child star — usually at the hands of addiction or mental illness. Hayden Panettiere is now sadly one of them. The troubled actress passed away over the weekend from an apparent overdose. … Read more
They’re bringing the dark side of NYC life to light. To brighten up her windowless bedroom, Sophia, a crafty Brooklynite, purchased and mounted a $114 “fake window” to her wall, creating the illusion of natural sunlight — and igniting a firestorm of shade from haters who deem the setup a “dystopian” nightmare. “This is a fake window in … Read more
Lions, tigers and bears might make you shout “oh my,” but they’ve got nothing on nature’s top killer. Around the globe, one creature is responsible for more than 700,000 human deaths each year — enough for the CDC to dub it the “world’s deadliest animal.” And here’s the kicker: You don’t have to venture into … Read more
Last week, a young boy called Kevin went viral on Facebook. According to his distraught mother, he’d been sent home by his school for his “inappropriate” attire. In this case, that meant wearing a pleated skirt alongside his school uniform polo and high knee socks. The internet freaked out. The post garnered 8.2 million views, … Read more
Portugal soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, over the weekend. Ronaldo had been clear about his intention to marry Rodriguez after the 2026 World Cup ended. And initial reports indicated that the couple planned to get hitched in a cathedral in Madeira, Portugal, on August 8. Cristiana Ronaldo … Read more
Brent Underwood has found a certain kind of gold in a ghost town. Eight years ago, the Austin-based entrepreneur used his life’s savings to buy Cerro Gordo, an abandoned silver-mining town near Lone Pine, California. “I’ve always had a love of history and hospitality,” Underwood told The Post, recalling a childhood spent watching Gunsmoke with his … Read more
Chew on this news. Scientists may have developed an easy way to stop one of the most aggressive and common forms of head and neck cancer that often starts in the mouth and throat. And all it would take is popping a piece of bioengineered bean gum. Reducing one of the most aggressive and common … Read more
It takes a certain kind of person to do a marathon. It takes another special type to run a marathon in “progressively worse places,” like a 1.38-mile course simply going back and forth across the Williamsburg Bridge. But that was the initial idea behind the Williamsburg Bridge Marathon, an unofficial event now in its fourth … Read more
It’s a viral blast from the past. A new study suggests that COVID-19 can flip the switch on long-dormant viruses quietly hiding inside the bodies of people who were otherwise healthy before they fell ill. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say the viral reawakening could help explain some of the mysteries behind … Read more
Born thin? Slim chance. While some people agonize over tracking every calorie to maintain their figures, others seem to have won the genetic lottery with a naturally speedy metabolism — and all the health benefits that come with it. Now, scientists have found a specific “skinny gene” mutation that’s keeping about one in 7,000 people … Read more
Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Three simple characteristics in middle age likely play a major role in cognitive health as you get older, a new study suggests. In fact, researchers found that people who check these three boxes lived about 30 years without dementia — compared to 17 years for people … Read more
Colonoscopies are the top-recommended screening for colorectal cancer, which is is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women. In adults aged 50-64, rates are climbing. Yet some people avoid their screenings due to fear, inconvenience or discomfort — and not even from the rectal camera. (The pre-procedure laxative solution meant … Read more
The longevity movement is coming for your mane. People are increasingly willing to spend lots of money — and time — chasing youth and a longer life. But for some, the journey starts at the tippy top. Like overall longevity — which uses supplements, tech, diet and other habits to improve from the inside out … Read more
On July 20, 2026, 27-year-old Elizabeth Baron arrived at the Bereshit Lifestyle Center in Riverdale, New York, for an NAD IV+ injection. The popular anti-aging molecule has become a highly sought-after treatment at med spas. The legal — but not FDA-approved — therapy has been touted by celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner for … Read more
Namaste away from the toilet. The therapeutic benefits of yoga are well established, with regular practice associated with improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, less chronic pain and even cutting opioid withdrawal time in half. Additional research suggests it may also improve symptoms of a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people. Yoga has a long list of … Read more
“Applying honey to a cut,” “baking soda paste on mosquito bites,” and “oatmeal on itchy rashes” are some of the ways Americans have treated minor injuries in their own home. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that most trust natural ingredients to treat minor wounds or skin irritations at least as much, if not … Read more
Californians already struggling to afford day-to-day necessities will be hit even harder next year when a hefty increase in health insurance rates goes into effect. Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, announced this month that its private health plans will see prices rise on average 9.9% in 2027 for the second straight year. This … Read more
A Youtuber learned an important lesson in film and TV production etiquette in Los Angeles when he stumbled across the set of Apple TV Plus’ “The Studio.” Yung Mooch, who boasts 134K followers on Instagram and 558K subscribers on YouTube, posted a video on Friday dubbed “Los Angeles is Falling Apart,” where he wandered around … Read more