Kim Kardashian has been vocal about letting daughter North West “express herself” through boundary-pushing clothes, colorful hair and experimental makeup — but the 13-year-old’s latest mode of self-expression could come with some serious and irreversible risks. Last September, North, then 12, debuted a dermal piercing on her middle finger. It was the first of many: … Read more
Drink up for better health. What we eat plays a clear role in lowering cholesterol, with nutrient-rich foods like oatmeal, brown rice, high-fiber vegetables, fatty fish and seeds helping out. Beverages help too, as one drink that’s been around for centuries — and is still popular today — not only lowers bad cholesterol, but can … Read more
Rinse, recall, repeat. A luxury shampoo brand has recalled two of its products over concerns that the high-end lather may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacterium. A voluntary nationwide recall was announced last week by Kao USA, which manufactures the shampoo through its subsidiary Oribe. The recall was issued after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae growing inside … Read more
Talk about a bad bite. With millions of international visitors to the US for the World Cup, on top of the usual domestic travelers, this summer is a busy time for travel and dining out. Which means, the risk for food poisoning also increases, as one state has unfortunately been crowned with the highest rates … Read more
Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles your risk of developing melanoma, … Read more
The Utz Quality Foods ongoing recall of their potato chips has risen to the highest level of recall, due to Salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient. Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips on April 28, due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder, according to the Food … Read more
Manhattan, Westchester or the Hudson Valley? Where you call home could have a real impact on whether you’ll die of dementia, according to new research. “This is really a wakeup call,” Dr. Liron Sinvani told The Post. “This study really puts numbers behind what many of us in geriatrics have long suspected: The neighborhood you … Read more
Move over, Batman. A new group of “superhumans” has emerged — and they’re all 80-plus. A study published in Neurology has identified a rare group of older adults called “super movers” who appear to have a remarkable advantage: a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline, even when their brains show the same Alzheimer-related changes seen … Read more
Can depression and anxiety be contagious? A new study from Finland suggests the answer is yes — but surprisingly, it’s not just because having sad friends makes you feel sad, too. It’s possible that emotional distress can spread even through online interaction. Drazen – stock.adobe.com Publishing in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers looked at over 600,000 young … Read more
Some women sail through menopause, but many others struggle with the accompanying hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue and osteoporosis, or weakening of bones. And while half the population goes through it, many women are still reluctant to use a common treatment that can provide relief from these symptoms. But new research suggests this vital therapy … Read more
Getting Covid could increase your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, a deadly blood pressure condition. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that people who contracted Covid-19 were more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) up to 4.5 years after infection. In OSA patients, the upper airway partially or completely closes … Read more
Much has been written — and TikTokked — about how well millennials are aging, with the consensus being that the generation looks younger and fresher in their 30s and 40s than previous generations did at the same age. But the youth-boosting effects of sunscreen and skincare that are so apparent on the outside may not … Read more
If checking into your hotel is on your vacation itinerary, checking the mattress seams might be, too. A new data analysis has revealed the US destinations where travelers are most likely to come home with an unwanted souvenir: bed bugs. The new study by Casino.ca found that Michigan is America’s biggest bed bug hotspot, where … Read more
CHICAGO — The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero, and if that happens, US hospitals are ready to respond, US infectious disease experts say. It wasn’t always so. During the 2014 West African Ebola … Read more
You really can feel down in the mouth. We tend to think of depression as something that exists in the mind, but the reality is that it affects the whole body — and the whole body can have an impact on depression, including your teeth and gums. “Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease. … Read more
Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available. The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring … Read more
It’s a shock in the fight against anaphylaxis. Affecting 1 in 13 children in the US, food allergies saw a 50% increase between 1997 and 2011 — a jump due to several factors, including more refined diets, vitamin D deficiencies and the “hygiene hypothesis,” which posits cleaner environments cause the immune system to overreact to certain … Read more
People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from 147,374 adults and found that people who engaged in moderate amounts of resistance training had a lower risk of dying from several major … Read more
While a shocking number of women prefer to bed down with a dad bod, experts say the physique could be bad news for future fathers. New research published in Current Obesity Reports explores how a man’s overall health before and during parenthood plays a critical role in childhood development. “We found that fathers’ health is an … Read more
Eating processed meat like ham, sausage and bacon may be linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to new research. While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon cancer, this study looked closer at cancers in the upper digestive tract, where the link has historically been less clear. To … Read more