America’s seniors aren’t immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which matches rates among younger adults. That’s according to research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which was presented at … Read more
Max’s friend group of high school boys in Manhattan throws an annual Super Bowl Party. But this year’s gathering was “a really sad moment,” the 17-year-old told The Post. “It used to be for the experience, but this year it wasn’t,” said Max (at his parents’ request, his name has been changed). “It was everybody … Read more
The end of Karin Nelson’s 20-year marriage marked the beginning of her self-love affair. But rediscovering herself after two decades of identifying as a wife hasn’t been a cakewalk, Nelson, 47, from Salt Lake City, Utah, told The Post. “I was so unhappy in the marriage — he was cheating on me, we didn’t communicate … Read more
They’ve got nothing to smile about. Once a Hollywood secret, veneers have become a symbol of aesthetic perfection, seemingly as “basic” as Botox and filler — but botched operations are leaving people in tears, pain and debt. Influencers and celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Simon Cowell showcase dazzling, why-are-their-teeth-so-white smiles on the red … Read more
Are you caught in the “glow trap”? A leading dermatologist is speaking out against some viral skincare routines, warning that Gen Z’s obsession with online beauty hacks is leaving their faces red, raw and burning with “influencer inflammation.” “One patient recently came in convinced she had ‘sensitive skin’ for the first time in her life,” … Read more
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medications — a category called fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) — could be to blame. Dr. Thomas A. Farley, a Washington, D.C.–based public health expert, writes in … Read more
The Change is causing big changes in marriages. While the divorce rate overall has been steadily declining over the past few decades, divorce among adults aged 50 and older is rising. As women go through menopause, some feel as though getting help for their symptoms, helping their partner understand menopause and talking with friends about … Read more
At least three babies have died of presumed congenital syphilis in New York state this year, prompting health officials to warn about the risks of the preventable infection. A pregnant woman can pass syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, to her fetus. Left untreated, congenital syphilis can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, skeletal abnormalities, neurological problems, … Read more
Workplace violence in the US is on the rise this year, a troubling new study found. One in three employees surveyed said they’d witnessed physical altercations in the workplace in the past five years – up from 25% in 2024, according to the HR compliance training company Traliant, which published the June findings on Wednesday. … Read more
Move over, Manhattan — the hottest job markets may be just a train ride (or tank of gas) away. A new LinkedIn study has crowned America’s “Cities on the Rise” for jobs and talent — and some of the winners are closer to Times Square than Times Square is to affordable rent. While Grand Rapids, … Read more
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A new study has found a link between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. The research from China, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, analyzed the sleep cycles of 128 adults in varying states of cognition. The study found that the highest occurrence of REM latency — which is … Read more
There’s a full moon rising in the grit and grind, strive and shine sign of the sea goat. The full buck moon will peak on Thursday, July 10, at 4:36 PM EST at 18 degrees of Capricorn. Each month, the moon moves through eight phases, cycling through energy and culminating in the full moon, our point of culmination and total … Read more
Rats! Health officials are reporting an increase in a rare but serious infectious disease spread by rodents — just four months after Gene Hackman’s wife, the concert pianist Betsy Arakawa, died from it. A Grand Canyon National Park employee was recently exposed to hantavirus, with five cases logged so far this year in Arizona, KLAS-TV … Read more
Last week, “The Valley” star Zack Wickham opened up about his experience with “scrotox” — yes, that’s Botox in the scrotum. But while that down-below neurotoxin treatment is for cosmetic reasons, a growing number of women are turning to intimate Botox in the name of health, all to ease vaginal pain, spasms and other uncomfortable … Read more
New data has revealed that cannabis use among older adults is at an all-time high. Researchers at UC San Diego and NYU discovered that marijuana use by Americans aged 65 and older increased by nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023, according to an NYU press release. As more states legalize marijuana for recreational use, as well as for medicinal … Read more
A shocking new study finds the number of alcohol-related deaths in the US has nearly doubled in the last two decades. This is the first study to look at long-term trends in alcohol-linked cancer deaths across the country and was led by a team from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of … Read more
“The Hangover” star Zach Galifianakis doesn’t mix business and pleasure. Galifianakis, best known for his role as “Alan” in the comedy blockbuster franchise, said he prefers to keep his family life out of the spotlight since he skyrocketed to stardom. “I keep show business away from my family,” Galifianakis told People on Sunday. “I’ve never … Read more
Tariffs busting your budget? One charming NYC shop is here to save your wallet — and your conscience. Tucked away at 434 Sixth Ave. in the West Village, the Locavore Variety Store is helmed by “shop local” queen Caroline Weaver, an entrepreneur on a serious mission to change the way New Yorkers consume. Since opening a … Read more
Need a bellyful of good news? New research shows that US doctors are detecting stomach cancers earlier and at more treatable stages, marking a major shift in the fight against the deadly disease. The findings come as cases among younger Americans are climbing, flipping the script on a cancer once seen mostly in older adults. … Read more