Your doctor can’t write you a prescription for this sweet relief for your clogged nose—and you certainly won’t find it on pharmacy shelves. A new study reveals that the best congestion remedy is tangled in your bed sheets. Scientists have long-found that mild to moderate physical exercise can temporarily relieve nasal congestion. Push-ups, for example, … Read more
Singles, no need to mingle. A new research study published in the Personal and Social Psychology Bulletin found that those who remain unmarried and unpartnered in a committed relationship reported high levels of contentment with their lives overall, even as they continue to face various ongoing romantic and sexual experiences throughout their singlehood. “We found … Read more
The “pumpkin tax” is real. As pumpkin spice lattes top seasonal café menus across the country, a new study reveals that the specialty-flavored items carry an average 8.4% markup over standard versions. That’s up from a 7.4% markup just two years ago — though still down from 2022’s 14.1% spike, when pumpkin harvests were suffering … Read more
They’re Choosin’ Texas. Gen Z Californians are moving to Texas in droves, a new report shows 58,109 Gen Z adults left California in 2024 — the most of any state, including 19,287 who relocated to Texas, according to a new report from LendingTree based on the most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics. Around 10.7 million … Read more
The male gaze isn’t just for men. Heterosexual women enjoy ogling attractive female faces as much as their male counterparts, but for aesthetic rather than sexual reasons, per a peepy study in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. “It is a reminder that men and women may be, quite literally, looking at the concept of … Read more
When it comes to cancer, carrying extra weight has long been considered dangerous. The two in five American adults with obesity are at an increased risk of thirteen types of cancer — like breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers — which make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the country every year. But thanks to … Read more
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris is facing a long and costly road to recovery after suffering a terrifying medical emergency ahead of a California concert. The 58-year-old musician’s loved ones just revealed the performer didn’t have medical insurance when he suffered a cardiac incident at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Aug. 6., according … Read more
Forget overpriced salads and smoothies. In a city known for expensive eats, Los Angeles foodies are proving you don’t have to break the bank to eat well. Cash-strapped Angelenos are swapping their favorite cheap lunch spots in a new Reddit thread, revealing a treasure trove of surprisingly affordable meals in a notoriously pricey dining destination. … Read more
Holding your breath may be more than just a good party trick. While it sounds like the last thing you’d want to do to your brain, new research suggests that regularly depriving it of oxygen could come with some surprising benefits. The study authors say their findings could one day pave the way for a … Read more
Publix is getting a little less public — and it might be Ozempic’s fault. This week, the supermarket chain announced it was shuttering several key stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. In its latest earnings statement, the superstore reported a modest 1% increase in profits and mentioned the Inflation Reduction Act, which reduced Medicare … Read more
Want a paws-itive outlook on life? Get a cat. A new study reveals a surprising twist in the feline world: having more cats around might boost a country’s happiness — unless those kitties are carrying a cat-astrophic parasite. The 93-country investigation uncovered a bizarre contradiction: nations with higher cat densities report overall higher happiness levels, … Read more
Say what? While hearing loss is often associated with aging — 22% of people over the age of 65 struggle to hear everyday sounds around them — it can affect people of all ages. And certain factors that mess with the ability to properly hear may take some people by surprise, including an item many … Read more
How can your bones tell you about your brain health? Researchers at Johns Hopkins knew that bone and brain health can both deteriorate with age. They wondered whether the health of one could offer clues about how quickly the other would decline. It might be a way to spot problems in the brain earlier and … Read more
Some prefer to deal with their sporting heartbreak in private, but there was Ben Shelton at The Gem Saloon in New York City just hours after his loss to Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final on Sept. 13. The American pro told The Post that he had planned on going to the trendy tavern, … Read more
The greater Los Angeles area boasts more museums than any metropolis in the world — over 800, with 100 in LA proper alone — but none of them offer a $210 R2D2 cookie jar, until now. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened last week, adding a sprawling $1 billion campus to Exposition Park, already … Read more
Which borough has the best pizza in New York City? A recent report that combines Google customer ratings with sanitation scores says any way you slice it, the answer is Manhattan. The research comes from bike rental provider Holland Bikes, which analyzed over 11,000 New York eateries using NYC Department of Health restaurant inspection data … Read more
It’s an age-old question: How much of the differences between the way men and women behave are a result of nature, and how much is nurture? A new study could shed more light on this. It shows different behavior between newborn boys and girls could appear just hours after birth. Researchers from the University of … Read more
As GLP-1 medications continue reshaping the treatment of obesity and diabetes, researchers are also investigating whether the drugs could influence cancer risk and outcomes. The American Association for Cancer Research’s 2026 Cancer Progress Report, released earlier this month, noted that obesity is a major risk factor for many cancers. As glucagon-like peptide-1 medications – including … Read more
The tinier the dog, the bigger the man. In her upcoming book “Yap! A Short History of Small Dogs,” animal historian and pug owner Stephanie Howard-Smith says that for the modern man, touting around a “small, ‘tiny’ dog in public can demonstrate [his] absolute confidence in his masculinity.” “[They] have no need to overcompensate by … Read more
What a heavy lift. Women with larger breasts are all too familiar with the backaches and neck pain that can come with a bigger set of ta-tas. But a new study published today links having disproportionately big breasts with an unexpected health issue — that, on its surface, isn’t connected to the chest at all. “Many … Read more