Fears over valley fever are ramping up in Northern California Fears over valley fever are ramping up in Northern California 03:34 More than 500,000 Americans could be sickened each year by Valley fever, the disease caused by breathing in the fungus Coccidioides, according to preliminary estimates developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Read more
In the past, it was a disease that primarily affected older white men. Now, kids and teens — particularly girls — are being diagnosed with kidney stones. The demographic of those most likely to suffer from kidney stones has changed in three decades, according to a report from NBC News. According to a study conducted … Read more
It’s the secret weapon in a different battle of the bulge: Dissolvable penis injectables. “I feel like I’m holding a baseball bat,” Carlos M., 25, said while describing his post-filler phallus to The Post. The Bronx native — who asked that his full name not be revealed for privacy reasons — tacked on a whopping … Read more
Paige Spiranac is certainly getting the last laugh when it comes to her critics. In a new profile for Golf Digest, the self-described “OG Insta golf girl” reflects on past challenges and triumphs along her journey to becoming one of the biggest influencers on the planet, stating in part: “My career has become a ‘F–k … Read more
If you sea something, say something. With millions beach-bound this Memorial Day weekend, New York-area coastal communities are working overtime to keep swimmers safe while enjoying the region’s increasingly shark-infested waters. With sightings — and panic — on the rise, towns are hoping to avoid any Amity Island-like scenarios by rolling out a range of high-tech … Read more
The number of people who live alone — more than a quarter of all Americans — as well as married couples without children are on the rise in the US, according to newly released 2020 census data. The trends reflect the country’s aging population with more empty-nesters as well as a growth in the number … Read more
The No. 1-rated NFL pregame show is adding a three-time Super Bowl champion, The Post has learned. Devin McCourty, 35, is joining NBC’s “Football Night in America” beginning this season, according to sources. McCourty retired from the Patriots after 13 seasons, two Pro Bowls and three rings. The McCourty twins are now a dominant sports … Read more
When Isaac Rochell’s wife, Allison Kuch, began posting on TikTok in 2020, the veteran NFL defensive end had some hesitations about leaping onto the viral video bandwagon. But upon sharing glimpses into his home and NFL life later in the year, including a pre-game nighttime routine that amassed more than one million views, Rochell saw … Read more
Vets are warning dog owners about a lethal canine virus as cases surge in NYC. Animal Care Centers of NYC is urging vaccination to protect against parvovirus, a common, yet highly contagious illness that affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Twenty-five cases have been reported in NYC this year, up from five last year, and … Read more
A communication researcher in Australia is calling for more regulation of the growing practice of kids hawking toys as paid social media influencers. “These are often children of celebrities who develop lucrative partnerships with brands to maximize engagement and ‘selling power,’” Dr. Catherine Archer, of Edith Cowan University, said in a statement Wednesday. “Our study … Read more
The old adage “blood is thicker than water” has never been truer than in “Evil Dead Rise,” a sort-of-sequel in which a spiritually possessed mom tries to messily murder her sister and children. movie review Running time: 97 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody horror violence and gore, and some language). In theaters. Director Lee Cronin’s … Read more
Fans of the “Evil Dead” franchise know the drill — get some folks out to a cabin in the woods, have them stumble onto an ominous book of spells, gory demonic mayhem ensues. With “Evil Dead Rise,” however, the fifth installment in the series created by Sam Raimi, director Lee Cronin set out to carve a … Read more
At least 68 people across the US are now known to have been infected by contaminated eyedrops — killing three, blinding eight and leaving four others needing an eyeball surgically removed. The over-the-counter drops by EzriCare and Delsam Phama, first recalled in February, have now been linked to cases in 16 states across the US, … Read more
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungal disease is spreading at a rapid pace in hospitals across the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week. Cases of Candida auris — a fungus that causes serious bloodstream infections and even death in people with weakened immune systems — have skyrocketed in recent years … Read more
Doggone it — dog flu cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including Philadelphia, North Texas and Minneapolis, CBS News reports. Canine influenza is different from the influenza viruses that humans contract. It’s caused by two Type A viruses: H3N8 and H3N2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that … Read more
The push for environmental consciousness has sparked the rise of not only green energy initiatives, but now also the move to “green burials” or “human composting” practices over more traditional methods. Gaining increasing popularity over the last few years, green burial practices leave little to no environmental impact, with “complete decomposition of the body and … Read more
There’s been a surge in the number of senior citizens visiting the ER because of marijuana use — and experts say it’s partly because boomers are shocked to find out how much stronger weed is in 2023. A new study from the University of California San Diego, revealed a stunning 1,808% increase in cannabis-related emergency … Read more
Some bullies wear white coats, new research reveals. While health care workers aim to treat their patients with compassion, empathy and respect, a significant number don’t follow those same ideals when working with each other, according to an article published recently by Massachusetts General Hospital. Christine Porath, Ph.D, an expert in unprofessional workplace behavior who’s quoted … Read more
It’s the little engine that could … bring down Google and perhaps the human race. A tech company has developed a state-of-the-art AI chatbot so sophisticated that it could render search engines — not to mention countless jobs — obsolete. Unveiled last week by the OpenAI company, ChatGPT has already amassed more than 1 million … Read more
Oh baby, baby — where did she go? Britney Spears once again deleted her Instagram account on Monday after a string of bizarre posts. Between appreciation posts for her “little brat” sister Jamie Lynn Spears, estranged sons Jayden and Sean Preston, and a crudely captioned nude bathtub shot, fans are worried for the newly-freed pop … Read more