I’m a neurologist — the quickest test for dementia is just 3 hand movements

A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more

I’m a neurologist — the quickest test for dementia is just 3 hand movements

A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more

Will Marilyn Monroe’s iconic jeans turn us into bombshells? The Post put them to the test

On Thursday, a pair of jeans was thrown on my desk like a floppy fish at a sushi market. What appeared to be a basic, dark-wash pair was a recreation of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic denim from the 1961 movie “The Misfits,” rebuilt by designer Vivian Rivetti for Lee Jeans with a tiny bit more stretch … Read more

‘Exercise pill’ that may reduce appetite and mimic physical activity clears first human test

Gym haters, rejoice — the workout of the future may not require breaking a sweat. Biotech company Enveda announced this week that its experimental drug, designed to curb appetite and mimic some of the body’s effects of physical activity, delivered encouraging results in its first clinical trial. “ENV-308 is our attempt to put the chemistry … Read more

Thousands of Chappell Roan fans to descend on $1B outdoor project bigger than Central Park in venue’s first major test

Olivia Rodrigo is about to put one Southern California park through the ultimate stress test. A staggering 45,000 people are expected to descend on Irvine’s Great Park at the end of this month for the pop princess’ inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival — more than quadruple the crowd the park’s usual concert venue is built … Read more

I’m a geriatrician — the 10-second test every adult should give their parents

Your parents’ health may hang in the balance. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults over 65, with about 14 million falling each year. For those caring for aging parents and worried about their risk of falling, knowing what signs to look for can make all the difference — and … Read more

I mailed my poop for Viome’s $279 gut health test — the report had me flip my entire diet

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. As a health and wellness writer, I’ve tried (and done) just about everything. Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Mix. A parasite cleanse. Jennifer Aniston’s viral workout. I’m no stranger to the less-conventional … Read more

Acing a simple one-leg test could cut your risk of dying in half: study

Acing a simple one-leg test could cut your risk of dying in half: study

Seniors, listen up.  A new study suggests that how well you perform on a simple balance test could offer clues about how well you’re aging — and even your chances of making it through the next seven years. Researchers found that older adults who performed best on the free, at-home assessment were about half as … Read more

Colon cancer deaths dropped by half for people who did at-home, no-laxative test program

Colon cancer deaths dropped by half for people who did at-home, no-laxative test program

Colonoscopies are the top-recommended screening for colorectal cancer, which is is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women. In adults aged 50-64, rates are climbing. Yet some people avoid their screenings due to fear, inconvenience or discomfort — and not even from the rectal camera. (The pre-procedure laxative solution meant … Read more

One 30-second test may be one of the best indicators of longevity, trainer says

One 30-second test may be one of the best indicators of longevity, trainer says

As more Americans prioritize staying mobile and independent as they age, experts are pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of health. The number of times a person can rise from a chair in 30 seconds can be an indicator of lower-body strength, which is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging. Interest in the test … Read more

‘Game-changing’ spit test could shrink years-long wait for diagnosis of condition that affects 190M women

‘Game-changing’ spit test could shrink years-long wait for diagnosis of condition that affects 190M women

The wait may finally be over for millions of women. A new test which uses a saliva sample may make detecting a serious reproductive condition a much easier and less invasive process. The technique could also provide results faster, meaning earlier diagnosis as well as better treatment and care. A saliva test could be a … Read more

Blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk in healthy people, study finds

Blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk in healthy people, study finds

A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. That information could be reassuring or terrifying, but for now it’s a potential tool to speed drug development by helping to identify and enroll high-risk people into studies of possible Alzheimer’s treatments or … Read more

New sensor could help detect Parkinson’s disease in human tears — less painful, invasive than blood test

New sensor could help detect Parkinson’s disease in human tears — less painful, invasive than blood test

A quick cry could one day save your life. Brazilian researchers have developed a tiny sensor that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease in human tears — a method they say is faster, cheaper and far less invasive than the blood tests currently used to measure dopamine levels. Dopamine tends to drop in Parkinson’s … Read more

New health platform aims to catch 130+ diseases doctors may miss —and a period blood test is on the way

New health platform aims to catch 130+ diseases doctors may miss —and a period blood test is on the way

A new health platform hopes to make women’s health easier to navigate — and cut down on the years it can take to get a diagnosis. “Women just keep telling us, I want answers, and I want to know what to do next. And right now, they just feel like their care is fragmented,” Xella … Read more

Exclusive | Unassuming joint in LA’s Chinatown serves one of the world’s Top 10 burgers — we put it to the test

Exclusive | Unassuming joint in LA’s Chinatown serves one of the world’s Top 10 burgers — we put it to the test

It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it! The California Post tried the acclaimed cheeseburger at Amboy, ranked ninth in the World’s 101 Best Burgers and the only Los Angeles-based restaurant to crack the prestigious Top 10. Five other LA burgers did, however, make the list of 101. Jason Durrant bites into The … Read more

Damian Lillard’s divorce getting ugly as ex-wife battles with other woman over paternity test

Damian Lillard’s divorce getting ugly as ex-wife battles with other woman over paternity test

Damian Lillard’s ex-wife, Kay’La Lillard, has subpoenaed a woman named Justie Wolf and requested paternity test results to see if the Portland Trail Blazers guard is the father of a child named Aura, according to TMZ. Kay’La, who shares three children with the NBA veteran, requested that Justie share any messages with Damian from when he … Read more

New urine test could diagnose autism in children: study

New urine test could diagnose autism in children: study

A new autism diagnostic tool could enable earlier detection — and it’s as simple as going to the bathroom. The breakthrough screening developed by researchers at Arizona State University evaluates urine for certain compounds that may identify children with autism. And with autism diagnoses skyrocketing 175% between 2011 and 2022, spotting the developmental disorder sooner, … Read more

How does your vagina rank? Bryan Johnson said his girlfriend was in the ‘top 1%’ — the test that can tell you

How does your vagina rank? Bryan Johnson said his girlfriend was in the ‘top 1%’ — the test that can tell you

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Following biohacker Bryan Johnson’s social media admission that his girlfriend’s vagina is absolutely elite, many are curious about what makes someone’s privates top-tier and how to revamp theirs accordingly. “100/100 … Read more

Kids face a ‘reading recession’ as test scores continue to plummet across the US

Kids face a ‘reading recession’ as test scores continue to plummet across the US

MODESTO, Calif. — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist. Her sixth graders dance together as a “pre-celebration” to boost their confidence, then take their exam. Lately, there’s been a lot to celebrate in elementary schools in Modesto, California. Both reading … Read more

Simple blood test may predict dementia risk before symptoms even appear

Simple blood test may predict dementia risk before symptoms even appear

Age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia — though it seems to go beyond the number of candles on the birthday cake. New research out of the UK reports that biological age, the age of our organs, tissues and cells, plays a major role in dementia risk. “Our findings suggest that biological aging … Read more