A home inspector’s viral warning has homeowners rattling their doorknobs — and their nerves. TikTokker and self-proclaimed safety sleuth Scott Lubik (@scottlubik) claimed that if you bought your door locks from Home Depot or Lowe’s, “your keys to your place will open your neighbor’s door.” Say what now? A home inspector’s viral bombshell has folks … Read more
A recall of mislabeled cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar has been upgraded amid a serious health risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA and Dr. Pepper announced a voluntary recall last month of 19,203 12-pack and 24-pack cases of 12-ounce cans of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar. The cases of soda were found … Read more
Turns out your daily commute can affect more than just your road rage — it could also influence how your brain ages. New research published today suggests that how you get from point A to point B can significantly impact your risk of dementia. “We have about 55 million people living with dementia, and that … Read more
A growing number of Ozempic and Mounjaro users have shared stark warnings after going blind while using GLP-1 drugs. Now a new study is bringing into focus the relationship between diabetic GLP-1 users and the elevated risk of age-related eye disease. But despite seemingly alarming numbers, a doctor explained to The Post why she doesn’t … Read more
Certain foods may feed the brain better than others. New research presented this week at NUTRITION 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, Florida, found that the MIND diet is particularly beneficial for cognitive health. People who followed the MIND eating plan — which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay … Read more
Quiet, please! If the sounds of chewing, crunching, slurping, yawning, pen clicking, tapping, water dripping, sniffling, whistling and breathing make you angry or even panicked, you may have misophonia. The term, coined in 2001, describes a chronic condition in which certain sounds trigger strong negative responses that can affect daily life and social interactions. If … Read more
The juice isn’t worth the squeeze. Passengers waiting for their flights can often be seen plugging into the free USB power ports that litter airports around the globe these days. But while they might seem like a lifesaver for those low on battery, the Transportation Security Administration is warning against the common activity for a … Read more
Alarming new evidence suggests that it may be unwise to be a night owl. Research has indicated that nocturnal creatures face an increased risk of diabetes, mental health troubles and even premature death. A fresh study out of the Netherlands proposes that night owls may experience cognitive decline faster than early birds — but not … Read more
Keeping your cool could be the key to keeping your mind. Researchers have long known that dementia risk goes up with age, family history, poor diet, lack of exercise and even the loss of hearing, sight, smell and taste. “It is hard to overstate the impact of stress on your cognitive health as you age,” … Read more
Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. Gone are specialists who were confronting a measles outbreak in Ohio, workers who drove a van to schools in North Carolina to offer vaccinations, and a program that provided free tests to sick people in Tennessee. State and local health departments responsible … Read more
Trodelvy in combination with Merck’s blockbuster immunotherapy Keytruda lowered the risk of an aggressive type of breast cancer worsening by 35% when used as an initial treatment, according to results of a large trial presented on Saturday. The data is likely to change how patients are treated following a diagnosis for advanced triple-negative breast cancer, … Read more
Your best bud might be breaking your heart. Though many Americans believe daily marijuana use is safer than tobacco, a new study suggests it could increase your risk for some serious cardiovascular issues. Worse yet, gummies, teas and tinctures appear to offer no advantage over lighting up when it comes to one critical factor for … Read more
Your past might come back to bite you in the butt — literally. A new study suggests that a key factor in early life could increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer as an adult. The findings add to a growing body of research trying to pinpoint what’s fueling the alarming rise in colorectal cancer … Read more
Since we take prescription drugs to feel better, it’s alarming to think that some common ones can actually make you more sick. But that’s precisely what a shocking new study out of Norway has revealed. “We have found a surprising and potentially serious side effect of a class of anti-inflammatory drugs. They can help viruses … Read more
A sobering new study has revealed that cancer deaths are on the rise across the United States. The research shows that alcohol-related cancer deaths have nearly doubled from 12,000 a year in 1990 to more than 23,000 a year in 2021. A sobering new study has revealed that cancer deaths have severely risen in the … Read more
Talk about a sore subject. New research suggests that a common viral infection lurking in as many as 8 out of 10 Americans could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s a glimmer of hope — scientists believe antiviral treatments may help protect infected individuals from developing the memory-robbing illness. The number of Americans … Read more
It all began with a mysterious ringing in her ears. Aubrey Hasley, 23, was a normal graduate student studying occupational therapy at Elmhurst University in Illinois when she woke up one morning to a strange noise she’d never heard before. “It sounded like when you have a microphone too close to the speaker — it … Read more
Every step counts when it comes to your health — but a new study suggests hitting a specific number every day could lower your risk of cancer. And no, it’s not 10,000. Turns out, that magic number we’ve all been chasing wasn’t discovered in a lab. It was actually dreamed up in the 1960s as … Read more
President Trump’s most recent annual physical revealed he’s in “excellent health,” going so far as to point to his “frequent victories in golf events” as evidence. But a new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests his love of the game and residence at Mar-a-Lago may be putting him at risk of an unexpected health condition. … Read more
A new study has revealed that a “common” ingredient found in a string of popular energy drinks could elevate the risk of blood cancers. US researchers have found that taurine, an amino acid often added to energy drinks such as Red Bull and Celsius, can act as a fuel source for leukemia cancer cells, which … Read more