The latest smartphone feature? Making it harder to have kids. Data from the CDC shows that the birth rate has been declining steadily since 2007. In 2025, about 53 babies were born for every 1,000 women aged 15–44 — an all-time low. Now a new study is putting much of the blame on the rise … Read more
There’s new hope for one of the world’s deadliest cancers. Groundbreaking clinical trial results show that an experimental new drug could double survival time for pancreatic cancer patients. Patients taking the daily pill lived, on average, about six months longer than those who received chemotherapy alone — and had fewer side effects. Pancreatic cancer is … Read more
Rectal cancer deaths are rising at a significantly faster rate than colon cancer among younger Americans, a trend that researchers warn will continue to escalate without a shift in treatment. Mortality rates for rectal cancer are growing two to three times faster than those for colon cancer among adults aged 20 to 44, according to a study … Read more
Tick bites are sending Americans to the emergency room at the highest rate in nearly a decade, according to new CDC data. During the second week of April, 71 out of every 100,000 emergency room visits were for tick bites — more than double the usual average of about 30 per 100,000, said the agency, … Read more
So much for cutting cords and cutting your costs. With recent price increases by Disney+ and Netflix, the average American household is spending about $70 a month on streaming services, Wallethub analyst Chip Lupo told The Post. “You’re probably paying just as much for all those combined as you were paying for cable,” Lupo said. … Read more
Remember to dink responsibly! Pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, has mass appeal thanks to its low-impact design, accessibility and straightforward rules. Played by 19.8 million people in 2024, this wildly popular sport actually serves up some pretty serious eye injuries. Researchers are hopeful their findings will encourage players to use proper … Read more
Save that money, honey. In today’s economy, people will take any advice they can when it comes to saving a buck here and there. One savvy woman shared on TikTok the strategy she follows to save money on her monthly internet bill — and it involves following a specific script when on the phone with a … Read more
A novel gene therapy has been found to significantly slow the progression of Huntington’s disease, offering new hope to sufferers of the incurable disorder that destroys brain cells over time. Drugmaker uniQure reported the results of its small but “groundbreaking” Phase I/II study this week, finding that a high dose of its AMT-130 therapy slowed … Read more
This sleepy village is about to be abuzz. Pompton Plains, New Jersey has been named one of the most livable retirement towns in the United States, thanks to its low crime rate, access to amenities, and relative affordability. The enclave, located just a 45-minute drive from Midtown Manhattan, was ranked seventh on a new power … Read more
The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data released Thursday shows. The U.S. was once among only a few developed countries with a rate that ensured each generation had enough children to replace itself — about 2.1 kids per woman. But it … Read more
America’s fertility rate is collapsing. But some young women are ready to do their part to avoid a baby bust. The average American woman currently in her peak fertility years (ages 15–49) will have 1.7 children in her lifetime, well below the replacement rate of 2.1. And more Zoomers and Millennials are choosing to forgo … Read more
Hope is on the horizon for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers. A recent clinical trial, led by researchers at Cambridge University, explored the effects of combining chemotherapy with the targeted cancer drug olaparib before surgery. Every patient who received this protocol survived the critical three-year post-treatment period. BRCA cancers are notoriously aggressive and difficult … Read more
A traveler said she received an unexpected request from a hotel after booking a room through Expedia. After finding a special deal on the travel site and receiving confirmation of the purchase, the woman received a message from the hotel, she wrote on the sub-thread r/travel. The woman said hotel officials requested that she cancel … Read more
Step aside, Stanley tumblers — hand sanitizer is the hottest new teen status symbol. Regardless of the generation, popularity always seems to be a big stressor to middle schoolers, with status markers such as what sports, extracurricular activities, friend groups they’re part of — and often, whether or not they have the latest trendy item. … Read more
Just 39% of Americans gave their marriage proposals an “A+,” according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 engaged or married Americans examined modern proposal traditions and asked respondents to grade their engagements based on how successful they felt it went. Results found that just two in five couples would give their engagements a … Read more
From heartbreak to near heart attack. A woman shared the information collected from her Apple Watch after it tracked her heart rate spiking during a painful breakup. The unnamed woman posted a photo claiming to show her skyrocketing heart rate showing how it jumped when she began having heartbreaking conversations. The Apple Watch data showed … Read more
It’s the height of self-confidence. Women who fancy tall men are more likely to consider themselves attractive, surprising new research has revealed. Scholars from Texas A&M International University recruited 247 straight women for their study, with the findings published in the latest volume of the academic journal, Evolutionary Psychological Science. The female participants, who had … Read more
New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more
Better care for cancer patients may be on the horizon. A new prescription medicine for treating cervical cancer has been showing positive results in clinical trials. In phase 3 global trials, TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) was linked to a 30% overall reduction in the risk of death compared to chemotherapy. TIVDAK also demonstrated a 33% decrease in the risk of … Read more
A “cowboy mentality” of wanting to “man up” could be a factor in the epidemic of male loneliness, a New York University professor implied on Sunday. Professor Niobe Way spoke with the Washington Post in a story about the rise in an “alternative conception of American masculinity” to combat the lack of connection between men. When tackling … Read more