Popular heart medication for older patients faces scrutiny as new study evaluates risks

Popular heart medication for older patients faces scrutiny as new study evaluates risks

Some older adults may be able to stop taking statins with little added risk over two years, but a new study raises concerns about longer-term safety. That’s according to a randomized clinical trial that was presented on Nov. 7, 2026, at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago, and published in The New England … Read more

Popular fast food chain opens new Las Vegas location with first full-service bar

Popular fast food chain opens new Las Vegas location with first full-service bar

Charlotte, North Carolina-based fast-food chain Bojangles opened a new restaurant complete with a full-service bar on the Las Vegas Strip on Oct. 7, marking the company’s first foray into alcohol sales. LV Petroleum, the chain’s Las Vegas franchisee, has about 20 Bojangles locations in the works for the Las Vegas market, Nation’s Restaurant News reported. … Read more

California to force gym buffs to show ID to buy popular fitness supplement

California to force gym buffs to show ID to buy popular fitness supplement

California will begin restricting the sale of muscle-building and weight-loss supplements to minors next year, including creatine supplements marketed for increasing strength and muscle mass. Under the new law, retailers will have to request identification from customers whose age they cannot determine to be at least 18. The restrictions take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Sign … Read more

Popular drinks linked to heart attacks, cardiac arrest in young adults: study

Popular drinks linked to heart attacks, cardiac arrest in young adults: study

Energy drinks and stimulant-containing supplements have been linked to the risk of serious heart problems, including cardiac arrest and heart attacks, particularly among young adults. That’s according to new research released by the American Heart Association, which will be presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions in Chicago, November 6–9, 2026. A retrospective observational analysis looked … Read more

Popular children’s clothing chain headed for bankruptcy and closing all stores

Popular children’s clothing chain headed for bankruptcy and closing all stores

Grab those onesies while you can — a popular children’s chain is rumored to be going bust. The Children’s Place — a New Jersey-based retailer selling apparel and accessories for kids of all ages — is allegedly preparing to file for bankruptcy. The move could mean massive closures for the 57-year-old chain. As of today, … Read more

Popular snack may protect the aging brain when eaten every day: study

Popular snack may protect the aging brain when eaten every day: study

The brain benefits of this snack are nuts. Certain foods are considered super when it comes to their nutritional benefits, promoting gut health, supporting immunity, and even helping us live longer. A hefty handful of one common food can boost brain power as we age, according to recent research. Some foods are super when it … Read more

Popular supplement sold at Whole Foods and Amazon recalled over salmonella concerns

Popular supplement sold at Whole Foods and Amazon recalled over salmonella concerns

It’s a tough pill to swallow. A popular supplement touted to help reduce stress and improve sleep is being recalled for concerns over salmonella contamination. An infection from this bacteria is especially dangerous for young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. It can cause dangerous levels of dehydration, or enter … Read more

Exclusive | This popular, polished hairstyle is making Gen Z go bald, experts warn

Exclusive | This popular, polished hairstyle is making Gen Z go bald, experts warn

Gen Z trendsetters might want to slow down on the slick-back styles — lest they have no more hair left to slick back at all. “Slick-back” buns and ponytails have been a staple of “it girls” like Bella Hadid since the early 2020s. To get the look, strands are pulled back as tightly as humanly … Read more

‘Critical warning’ as thousands of microplastic particles are found in popular beverage

‘Critical warning’ as thousands of microplastic particles are found in popular beverage

Researchers are sounding the alarm on a drink that more than half the US population downs daily. They say it’s often loaded with microplastics — tiny bits of plastic less than 5 millimeters — which have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, cellular damage and certain cancers. Recent studies claim that these … Read more

Popular SoCal pub keeps the beer flowing despite flooding, high tides along boardwalk

Popular SoCal pub keeps the beer flowing despite flooding, high tides along boardwalk

Talk about a great wet bar. A resilient watering hole in suburban Los Angeles isn’t letting El Niño-fueled high tides stop the beer from flowing. Project Barley Taps and Grill in Redondo Beach is making waves on social media over a video that shows the business is still very much up and running — despite the … Read more

Hugely popular supplement your parents made you take doesn’t work: study

Hugely popular supplement your parents made you take doesn’t work: study

Taking a beloved supplement for cognitive health may no longer be a no-brainer. About 19 million American adults — 1 in 5 over age 60 — consume fish oil because they’ve been told it will benefit their brain, heart and chronic inflammation. It’s among the top five most popular supplements in the US, while the global … Read more

State Department warns travel to popular vacation destination could get you thrown in jail

State Department warns travel to popular vacation destination could get you thrown in jail

Travelers heading to China could face years of detention under sweeping national security laws, according to an updated US State Department advisory. Americans traveling to China face elevated risks of arbitrary detention, exit bans, and digital surveillance, per the Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory issued by the US State Department. The State Department added … Read more

Popular daytime habit linked to a 48% greater risk of dementia

Popular daytime habit linked to a 48% greater risk of dementia

Protecting our brains should be top of mind as we get older. The most conscientious make a point to get out and exercise, avoid smoking and keep tabs on blood pressure — maybe even protect their hearing, get vaccinated and listen to music to lower dementia risk. But a seemingly harmless routine practiced by as … Read more

Women’s hair loss is real — and experts say this popular drug may work, with fewer side effects

Women’s hair loss is real — and experts say this popular drug may work, with fewer side effects

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. Hair growth can be a long and complicated journey. Perhaps you’ve already cycled through countless serums, shampoos, conditioners and masks — and maybe even tried red-light therapy — yet nothing … Read more

Carnival customers skeptical as cruise line begins dynamic pricing for popular on-board amenities

Carnival customers skeptical as cruise line begins dynamic pricing for popular on-board amenities

Your savings may be getting shipwrecked.  The world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Cruise, has just announced it will start using dynamic pricing on certain drink and WiFi packages. The mega cruise line dropped a press release introducing its newest packaging structure — FunPacks, the “largest offering of packages tailored to different vacation styles,” the announcement … Read more

Inside the weirdly popular world of animatronics — and the fascination behind Kelly Clarkson’s bizarre bird bot drama

Inside the weirdly popular world of animatronics — and the fascination behind Kelly Clarkson’s bizarre bird bot drama

Kelly Clarkson’s got the world singing puppets’ praises.   Thanks to the American Idol alum’s viral fascination with “Molly,” a now $15 million singing robo-bird at the Art of Play shop in Brooklyn, wannabe tastemakers from coast to coast are going cuckoo for animatronics and automatons, with some spending upwards of $5,000 for the mechanical must-haves.  Clarkson, 44, … Read more

TSA bans popular Halloween outfits and accessories — here’s what to know if you want to fly in costume

TSA bans popular Halloween outfits and accessories — here’s what to know if you want to fly in costume

As Halloween creeps up on the calendar, those planning to fly that day should keep a few key TSA rules in mind if they want to travel in costume. While dressing up when flying by plane (rather than witch’s broom) on October 31 is not generally prohibited — indeed, pajama-style outfits like animal-themed onesies can … Read more

Popular erectile dysfunction pill may deliver additional boost to aging men

Popular erectile dysfunction pill may deliver additional boost to aging men

Researchers in Italy have discovered a potential association between the common erectile dysfunction drug Cialis (tadalafil) and muscle regeneration. The study, published in the journal Molecular Biology Reports, tested the drug on mouse muscle cells in a laboratory. Over a seven-day period, the researchers looked at how the drug affected muscle cell growth, survival and development. Tadalafil … Read more

Popular streamer Lacy removed from SoFi Stadium in tense scene at Bills vs. Rams game

Popular streamer Lacy removed from SoFi Stadium in tense scene at Bills vs. Rams game

Social media personality Lacy, who boasts more more than three million followers on Twitch, was removed from his seat and ushered out of SoFi Stadium on Monday night after he was accused of live-streaming the Bills vs. Rams game. The streamer’s tense standoff with on-site security all began in the second quarter of the thrilling … Read more

Best Wild West towns in California — and the popular spot that’s a complete fake

Best Wild West towns in California — and the popular spot that’s a complete fake

California may be better known for Hollywood stars, palm trees and bumper-to-bumper traffic, but head off the beaten path and the Golden State can still serve up a serious dose of the Wild West. From abandoned mining camps frozen in time to Gold Rush towns where visitors can ride a stagecoach and belly up to … Read more