A skyrocketing number of California residents have developed an incurable lung disease linked to kitchen quartz countertops — with many needing lung transplants, according to a terrifying new state study. The number of Californians stricken with potentially fatal silicosis — a disease caused when silica particles scar lungs and severely hamper breathing — has surged … Read more
What will life be like in 2065? We might all be renting, consulting AI doctors and retirement homes could be digital. Those are some of the bold predictions to emerge from a survey of 2,000 Americans which examined the generational predictions for what might come to be in the next 40 years. Results showed 48% … Read more
It’s the hot-shot fix that took Hollywood — and now high school — by storm. Ozempic and other so-called “miracle” weight-loss meds are being prescribed to teens in record numbers, with prescriptions among 12- to 17-year-olds jumping 50% in 2024, according to Truveta. Another study from the Evernorth Research Institute, as reported by Reuters, clocked … Read more
This trick will help your daily grind. Java junkies can stretch their dollar and coffee beans farther by simply changing their water-pouring technique — just in time for coffee prices to spike faster than your caffeinated energy. A new study published in the journal Physics of Fluids found that a certain pour and kettle can … Read more
Once reserved for the rich and famous, private jets are now the vehicle of choice for savvy travelers looking for a stress-free and convenient way to fly. The Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally altered how people view public spaces, including commercial airports and airlines. It was a time for the private aviation industry to boom – and … Read more
Grandparents, start your savings. If you hope to be a grandparent one day, be sure to contribute a little more to your retirement fund because having grandchildren is an expense you may not have considered. A recent study organized by The Senior List revealed that grandparents spend an average of about $4,000 a year on … Read more
The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others. For the new study, a team led by Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research in California … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The era of the MAGA hat may be coming to a close, but a new, more in-your-face type of Trump swag is officially on the market — and it’s already making astounding moves on Amazon. Saturday evening has … Read more
Apps before entrees. When McDonald’s executives start complaining publicly about fast-food prices, you know things are getting messy. But for every sensational, inflation-era shocker — stop us if you’ve heard the one about the $18 Big Mac meal or the vintage Taco Bell receipt that ruined the internet’s day — there’s a good deal waiting to … Read more
After the planet’s warmest year on record and a record number of heat-related deaths in 2023 for some cities across the nation, U.S. agencies developed a tool to combat heat exposure that anyone with a computer or smartphone can access. NOAA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention partnered to address the skyrocketing number of heat-related deaths each … Read more
Ten jobs that posted major wage growth last year will remain hot moving further into 2024, according to Payscale. For 2023, customer service assistant manager, hairdresser, master plumber, automotive body repairer, job coach and audio/visual technician were some of the roles that the compensation software company identified in its recent End-of-Year Report as being the most in-demand … Read more
The rising cost of living has forced many parents to look for alternative ways to raise their kids. One mum’s story has gone viral this week for doing just that. But while she strongly believes she’s doing the best thing for her family, she’s been slammed by trolls who don’t agree. “Generational wealth” London Shanta (@londonshanta) … Read more
As it has in so many harmful ways, the pandemic has amplified yet another dangerous trend among young people: the rise of eating disorders. Fueled by their round-the-clock use of social media, Americans under the age of 18 have high rates of “behavioral health conditions,” according to new data from Trilliant Health, with a 107.4% … Read more