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Alzheimer’s risk could rise with high body weight, obesity over time: research

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Alzheimer’s risk could rise with high body weight, obesity over time: research

The first study to evaluate the link between Alzheimer’s disease and body weight found a significant association. Researchers at Washington University Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, discovered that Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers increased 95% faster in people with obesity than in non-obese individuals. The study, which was presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America … Read more

Exclusive | Simone Biles’ plastic surgery spotlights rise of women under 30 having major work done: ‘Seismic shift’

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Exclusive | Simone Biles’ plastic surgery spotlights rise of women under 30 having major work done: ‘Seismic shift’

For Emily Cipryk, the decision to spend nearly $16,000 on plastic surgery came easy — and early. At 28, the entrepreneurial influencer found herself looking in the mirror and having regrets about nearly a decade of failure to prioritize sleep — which she felt had left her looking tired and rundown. The fashionable Torontonian would regularly scroll … Read more

These foods may be driving the rise of early-onset colorectal cancer in women

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These foods may be driving the rise of early-onset colorectal cancer in women

You are what you eat — and it could come back to haunt you. Colorectal cancer had long been considered a disease that primarily affects older adults, but cases in people under 55 have been steadily increasing since the ’90s. New research suggests that certain foods may be fueling this alarming rise in young women … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Famous Amos’ was my father — here’s the not-always-sweet truth about the rise, fall and complex personal life of a cookie legend

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Exclusive | ‘Famous Amos’ was my father — here’s the not-always-sweet truth about the rise, fall and complex personal life of a cookie legend

Everybody knows Famous Amos cookies — the simple, crispy, delicious sweet treats you’ve been buying in little bags from vending machines, or from Costco in bulk if you’re a super fan, for as long as you can remember. Fewer people could tell you much about the man behind the phenomenon, who lived a wildly colorful, dizzyingly … Read more

Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix

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Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix

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

NYC-area boys using bar mitzvah money to gamble as sports betting addiction on the rise with teens

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NYC-area boys using bar mitzvah money to gamble as sports betting addiction on the rise with teens

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

Exclusive | The rise of the delayed-onset divorcees: ‘They’re just done with the bulls–t’

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Exclusive | The rise of the delayed-onset divorcees: ‘They’re just done with the bulls–t’

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

Exclusive | Celebs made veneers a popular post-pandemic cosmetic quick fix — but regret is on the rise: ‘My mouth is permanently screwed up’

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Exclusive | Celebs made veneers a popular post-pandemic cosmetic quick fix — but regret is on the rise: ‘My mouth is permanently screwed up’

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

Beware the ‘glow trap’: Dermatologist warns TikTok is driving the rise of painful ‘influencer inflammation’

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Beware the ‘glow trap’: Dermatologist warns TikTok is driving the rise of painful ‘influencer inflammation’

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

Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors

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Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors

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

‘Menodivorce’ is on the rise: Middle-age women leave marriages at record rates as menopause unleashes ‘built-up resentment’

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‘Menodivorce’ is on the rise: Middle-age women leave marriages at record rates as menopause unleashes ‘built-up resentment’

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

Three babies die amid ‘concerning rise’ of syphilis in New York — what to know about the dangerous disease

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Three babies die amid ‘concerning rise’ of syphilis in New York — what to know about the dangerous disease

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

Exclusive | Workplace violence is on the rise in the US, new study reveals

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Exclusive | Workplace violence is on the rise in the US, new study reveals

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

Underrated town 3 hours outside of NYC has been tapped as a ‘city on the rise’ for its job openings and desirable salaries

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Underrated town 3 hours outside of NYC has been tapped as a ‘city on the rise’ for its job openings and desirable salaries

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

‘Shiny Happy People’ Season 2 focuses on Teen Mania’s rise and fall — Watch for free

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‘Shiny Happy People’ Season 2 focuses on Teen Mania’s rise and fall — Watch for free

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. After exposing the secrets behind the Duggar family in Season 1, “Shiny Happy People” is back on Prime Video with a new focus that’s not so different from the first. … Read more

Alzheimer’s risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn

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Alzheimer’s risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn

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

Here’s how to rise while the world is crumbling during July 2025 full buck moon in Capricorn

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Here’s how to rise while the world is crumbling during July 2025 full buck moon in Capricorn

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

This once extremely rare disease caused by rats is on the rise — and is to blame for a very high-profile death

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This once extremely rare disease caused by rats is on the rise — and is to blame for a very high-profile death

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

Exclusive | The rise of ‘boxtox’: Why women are getting Botox in their vaginas after childbirth

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Exclusive | The rise of ‘boxtox’: Why women are getting Botox in their vaginas after childbirth

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

Cannabis use among seniors continues to rise — and so do the health risks

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Cannabis use among seniors continues to rise — and so do the health risks

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