‘America’s Test Kitchen’ star Elle Simone Scott dead at 49

‘America’s Test Kitchen’ star Elle Simone Scott dead at 49

Chef Elle Simone Scott, who appeared on PBS’ “America’s Test Kitchen,” has died at age 49. The culinary expert passed away on Jan. 5 from ovarian cancer. Chef Carla Hall shared the news to Instagram on Wednesday. Elle Simone Scott poses for a portrait on set at “America’s Test Kitchen” on August 27, 2018. Boston Globe … Read more

Breakthrough test puts scientists a breath away from beating pancreatic cancer

Breakthrough test puts scientists a breath away from beating pancreatic cancer

A quick and easy breath test could mean new hope in the early detection of pancreatic cancer, and medical experts say it could be the biggest breakthrough in the fight against the deadly disease in half a century. The novel device is currently undergoing a large-scale clinical trial in the UK — known as the … Read more

‘Major breakthrough’ blood test can find dementia risk before symptoms even start

‘Major breakthrough’ blood test can find dementia risk before symptoms even start

There’s new progress in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. About 1 in 9 US seniors has Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, which slowly impairs memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform even basic tasks. There is no single, easy test to diagnose Alzheimer’s, but a new review of 18 scientific studies confirms … Read more

New study exposes truth about fluoride exposure and kids’ test scores

New study exposes truth about fluoride exposure and kids’ test scores

Drink this in. New research challenges recent claims about the risks of fluoride in drinking water, reporting that in addition to preventing cavities, the additive may actually improve test scores. A 2024 report from the federal National Toxicology Program determined with “moderate confidence” that higher levels of fluoride are associated with lower IQ scores. Those findings … Read more

This blood test can predict dementia risk up to 25 years before diagnosis

This blood test can predict dementia risk up to 25 years before diagnosis

A new test may get to the heart of your dementia risk several years before any symptoms emerge. Dementia, which affects over 6 million Americans, impacts memory, language and problem-solving skills. Early detection is key for improving quality of life, expanding treatment options and enabling better life planning. A certain blood test may be able … Read more

New $2 saliva test can tell you if you’re depressed

New  saliva test can tell you if you’re depressed

A new way to quickly detect depression is causing a literal spit take. Trusting a depressed brain to self-diagnose is like asking a broken GPS if you’re lost. While it might seem obvious, depression goes undetected in about 50% of cases since symptoms creep up slowly or come about in unexpected ways — meaning millions … Read more

Girlfriend blindsided after failing beau’s sneaky ‘loyalty test’ to see if she’d cheat

Girlfriend blindsided after failing beau’s sneaky ‘loyalty test’ to see if she’d cheat

Curious minds want to know. A sneaky boyfriend utilized social media to see if his girlfriend of almost two years would cheat on him – and the outcome was messy. His shocked girlfriend shared what happened in the r/TwoHotTakes forum on Reddit — because where else would a person go for advice in today’s day … Read more

Urgent itch? You can order this new STI test on DoorDash

Urgent itch? You can order this new STI test on DoorDash

Late-night cravings aren’t the only thing DoorDash can help with. Starting this week, women can order a first-of-its-kind, at-home swab test for three common sexually transmitted infections and have it delivered straight to their door. The Visby Medical test is said to produce lab-accurate results in just 30 minutes — no doctors, long waits or … Read more

Breakthrough breathalyzer test can quickly screen for lung cancer — here’s how it works

Breakthrough breathalyzer test can quickly screen for lung cancer — here’s how it works

Talk about a breath of fresh air. Researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that may one day make detecting lung cancer as easy as exhaling. “We built a screening tool that could allow physicians to catch the disease in its early phases, which improves outcomes,” Dr. Shalini Prasad, a professor at the University of Texas … Read more

Exclusive | My infant son died of a rare disorder — I wish his doctors had run this cheap test sooner

Exclusive | My infant son died of a rare disorder — I wish his doctors had run this cheap test sooner

Jordan Kruse realized something was wrong with her newborn, Pruitt, hours after bringing him home from the hospital last year. “He started to refuse nursing,” Kruse, 32, told The Post. “You’re supposed to nurse [newborns] every two hours, so that was my first sign.” Pruitt Kruse arrived on May 17, 2024, joining his two older … Read more

Exclusive | Who’s the most stressed? Reporter, 25, and boss, 58, compare cortisol levels with at-home test

Exclusive | Who’s the most stressed? Reporter, 25, and boss, 58, compare cortisol levels with at-home test

Dan Greenfield has a lot on his plate. One glance at his calendar and it’s easy to see why. As The Post’s chief of staff, he spends his days racing between meetings, settling office disputes and juggling high-level projects far above my pay grade as a wellness reporter. “I’ve been stressed my entire adult life,” … Read more

I test supplements for a living — this CBD is the only thing selling me on ‘Sober October’

I test supplements for a living — this CBD is the only thing selling me on ‘Sober October’

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. ’Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything and suspiciously empty liquor drawers. Apparently, “Sober October” is in full swing, which means thousands of social media users are pledging to cut … Read more

Sperm quality might sink earlier than you’d think: This $99 sperm kit lets you test at home (and watch live)

Sperm quality might sink earlier than you’d think: This  sperm kit lets you test at home (and watch live)

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. While famously old pops like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino may defy the odds, strong swimmers aren’t guaranteed at every age. A new study on sperm health published in … Read more

Breakthrough blood test could detect over 50 types of cancer — even before symptoms appear

Breakthrough blood test could detect over 50 types of cancer — even before symptoms appear

A new type of blood test could help detect multiple cancers early. A team of researchers in California studied a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test called Galleri, which can reportedly detect more than 50 types of disease. The study analyzed about 23,161 participants 50 years of age and older across the US and Canada who did … Read more

Test Yourself on Horror Novels That Were Adapted for the Screen

Test Yourself on Horror Novels That Were Adapted for the Screen

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. With Halloween on the horizon, this week’s challenge highlights popular horror novels that were adapted for the screen. Just tap or click your answers to the … Read more

Popeyes teams up with viral YouTube series on spicy, limited-time menu designed to seriously ‘test’ fans

Popeyes teams up with viral YouTube series on spicy, limited-time menu designed to seriously ‘test’ fans

Things are getting spicy at Popeyes. The popular fast-food chain is teaming up with viral YouTube series “Hot Ones” — for a fiery, first-of-its-kind menu collaboration. The limited-edition offering, which launched in stores on Sept. 15, is inspired by the show’s signature hot sauces — among them The Last Dab, the hottest sauce in the “Hot Ones” … Read more

I risked my relationship to test the best couple’s sex toys of 2025

I risked my relationship to test the best couple’s sex toys of 2025

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. Now’s the time, if there ever was one, to boost you and your partner’s sex life with a little mechanical assistance. I mean, why not? Gone are the days when … Read more

New genetic test can predict if a child will be obese as an adult — before they even turn 5

New genetic test can predict if a child will be obese as an adult — before they even turn 5

The future is uncertain — but your kid’s waistline as an adult might not be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can identify children as young as five who are at increased risk of becoming severely obese later in life. The tool could one day help parents and doctors intervene early, setting young people … Read more