This week, Southern England was rocked by what health officials called an “explosive” wave of meningococcal meningitis infections that resulted in 11 “probable” and 20 confirmed cases, including two deaths, according to the latest count from the UK Health Security Agency. The agency first alerted the public on March 15 about the outbreak of this … Read more
There’s a new moon rising in the sign of pay dirt, boot straps, the hard road and the finer things When is the new moon? The new moon in Capricorn peaks on Jan. 18, 2026, at 2:52 p.m. Eastern Time at 28°43 Capricorn. New moon in Capricorn 2026 Below Ward illuminates what lies ahead and … Read more
There’s a new moon rising in the sign of expansion, philosophy, revelry, journeys, letting the truth be told, and the good times roll. When is the new moon? The new moon peaks on December 19, 2025, at 8:44 p.m. Eastern Time at 28°24 Sagittarius. New moon in Sagittarius 2025 A new moon occurs when the … Read more
The winter solstice and the longest night of the year are upon us. This year, the winter solstice occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 10:03 A.M. Solstice is a marriage of the Latin words for “sun” and “to stand still.” During the winter solstice, the Sun will appear to stand still at the southernmost point of the … Read more
Scientists at UCLA have developed an “off-the-shelf” cell-based immunotherapy that was able to track down and kill pancreatic cancer cells even after they had spread to other organs. In a mouse study, the treatment slowed cancer growth, extended survival and remained effective even within the harsh environment of solid tumors. “Even when the cancer tries to evade … Read more
She’s an AI survivor. Country music star Reba McEntire slammed artificial intelligence this week after a series of AI-generated photos appeared to suggest Dolly Parton was dying, forcing the “Jolene” star to speak out and dismiss the rumors. “You tell ’em, Dolly,” McEntire, 70, said in a video shared to her Instagram Stories on Thursday. … Read more
California health officials are warning about a surge in a potentially deadly fungal infection. The state is reporting 6,761 cases of valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, through July this year. That means California is on pace to top last year’s record of 12,595 cases. There were fewer than 1,000 cases logged in the year … Read more
Blood suckers, beware. In a buzzy new study, researchers found that the controversial drug ivermectin could become a powerful new weapon against malaria. With mosquitos increasingly outsmarting traditional defenses, experts say the findings may mark a game-changing shift in the global fight against the deadly disease. Most people get malaria when bitten by an infective … Read more
John C. Reilly has been a staple of Paul Thomas Anderson’s films, starred in serious and satirical biopics, made a legend of a man-child stepbrother, and was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for his haunting turn as Amos — “Mister Cellophane” — in “Chicago.” But the character closest to him just might be a … Read more
Baby got bac! We all know that kissing and other close contact can transmit infections like the common cold, mononucleosis and herpes. A new study out of Iran suggests that depression and anxiety might be transmissible through kissing, too. A new study out of Iran suggests that depression and anxiety might be transmissible through kissing. … Read more
The measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the U.S., sparking discussions about how best to protect children and other high-risk groups from the disease. While West Texas has been the focus of the largest outbreak — with reported cases exceeding 700 as of May 27 — the virus has also emerged in a number of other states. … Read more
Some researchers are sounding the alarm about a potentially deadly fungus that could spread throughout parts of the US, Europe and Asia. The study article, which was published in pre-print (not yet peer-reviewed) in Research Square, claims that “rising global temperatures” could lead to severe infections of Aspergillus, a fungal mold that thrives in warm, damp climates. … Read more
Dr. Hector Ocaranza knew El Paso would see measles the moment it began spreading in West Texas and eastern New Mexico. Highways connect his border city with the epicenter of Texas’ massive outbreak, which is up to 663 cases. They’re the same roads used by thousands of families and commercial truckers who cross into Mexico and back each day. “Diseases … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp’s life is hanging in the balance as she battles an aggressive form of stage 4 skin cancer. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star revealed this week that her dad, rock legend John Mellencamp, is already making burial plans after her melanoma spread to her lungs and brain. The Post tapped two experts … Read more
Katie Thurston is sharing a heartbreaking health update. After the reality star, 34, announced she had breast cancer in February, she is now revealing that the cancer has spread. “After days of waiting, unfortunately, I did find out today that my breast cancer has spread to the liver,” Thurston detailed in a Friday Instagram video. “It is … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, has an unorthodox idea for tackling the bird flu bedeviling U.S. poultry farms. Let the virus rip. Instead of culling birds when the infection is discovered, farmers “should consider maybe the possibility of letting it run through the flock so that we can identify the birds, … Read more
A raging measles outbreak in West Texas, which has so far killed one child, has not abated and may have taken root in New Mexico, state health officials reported on Friday. The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people — roughly 40 more cases than were reported on Tuesday — and has left 23 hospitalized in … Read more
Want to avoid a flurry of uncomfortable activity down below? Get your jollies some other way. One doctor is warning against the troubling sexual winter trend of “snowmanning” that could leave you at risk for catching sexually transmitted infections like syphilis, herpes and gonorrhea — and that’s not to mention catching feelings. “Snowmanning” describes retreating … Read more
It was the light-mare before Christmas. A UK family has labeled their landlords “scrooges” for ordering them to switch off their Christmas decorations at night over “light pollution” concerns. “We just can’t understand it — we’re just trying to spread a bit of festive cheer,” Michael Stonier, 21, told South West News Service while denouncing … Read more
Meet the “real life Grinch” traveling around the UK this Christmas spreading mischief – by ‘eating light bulbs’ and “torturing” children with his “onion breath.” Ryan Swain, 34, decided to take up the role after being compared to his hero, Jim Carrey, since childhood. Despite the job being unpaid, and one of the “hardest” of … Read more