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What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illness

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What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illness

Almost every American has some degree of metabolic dysfunction — at least that’s what President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general would say. Dr. Casey Means, a graduate of the Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor,” putting her health views under a … Read more

RFK Jr. Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism

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RFK Jr. Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism

After weeks of confusion about his plans for autism research, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that his department would build a “real-world platform” that would allow researchers to hunt for causes of the disorder by examining insurance claims, electronic medical records and wearable devices like smart watches. The department will draw … Read more

Stephen A. Smith ‘wishing’ Shannon Sharpe is ‘innocent’ as he speaks on ESPN star’s civil rape allegations: ‘I certainly root for him’

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Stephen A. Smith ‘wishing’ Shannon Sharpe is ‘innocent’ as he speaks on ESPN star’s civil rape allegations: ‘I certainly root for him’

Stephen A. Smith has broken his silence on the rape allegations against his ESPN colleague Shannon Sharpe.  On his self-titled podcast released Tuesday, Smith spent nearly 20 minutes discussing the topic, calling it a “sad situation.” “Shannon Sharpe is somebody I work with a couple of days a week. Shannon Sharpe is somebody I brought … Read more

Exclusive | New Yorkers looking to save a buck are scavenging NYC parks for their meals — plucking plants to turn into homemade coffee and root beer

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Exclusive | New Yorkers looking to save a buck are scavenging NYC parks for their meals — plucking plants to turn into homemade coffee and root beer

They’re taking a bite of the Big Apple — literally. NYC parks sound like the last place you’d want to eat something off the ground. However, a growing number of New Yorkers are perusing these urban oases for wild berries, top-shelf fungi and other locavore eats not available at Gotham’s inflation- and tariff-ravaged grocery stores. … Read more

Heads up: 12 new scalp serums that get to the root of hair issues

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Heads up: 12 new scalp serums that get to the root of hair issues

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Unless they’re suffering from noticeable hair shedding, most people probably never give their scalps a second thought. As the founder of Nulastin, a Colorado-based beauty brand steeped in technology aimed at replacing lost elastin in the skin and … Read more

This is why you’re fat — study finds possible major root cause of obesity

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This is why you’re fat — study finds possible major root cause of obesity

All-too-common fructose — found in table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, used widely in everyday foods like ketchup — has long been considered a major reason why Americans pack on the pounds. Now, scientists say they’re closer to figuring out exactly what makes the suspect sweetener such a sticky business for those struggling to … Read more

Plantation slavery took root on African island before expanding to New World

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Plantation slavery took root on African island before expanding to New World

Archeologists have identified a small African island off the continent’s western coast that “embodies the inception of the plantation economic system,” according to new research. Controlled by European expats, the island of São Tomé — which sits in the Gulf of Guinea and 150 miles west of the country Gabon — reportedly “became the first … Read more

Stephen Root on playing a cult leader in ‘Praise Petey’: ‘Obviously off his rocker’

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Stephen Root on playing a cult leader in ‘Praise Petey’: ‘Obviously off his rocker’

Stephen Root gives a tip of the old cap to buddy Mike Judge for his lead role in the new animated comedy “Praise Petey,” premiering July 21 (10 p.m.) on Freeform. Annie Murphy headlines the series as Petey, a millennial “It Girl” who, through a series of events, takes command of New Utopia, a small-town … Read more