Dick Vitale’s tests show ‘abnormalities’ as ESPN legend gives latest health update

Dick Vitale’s tests show ‘abnormalities’ as ESPN legend gives latest health update

ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale shared that “some abnormalities” were found after a series of routine scans last week. Vitale, who announced he was cancer free last May after battling the disease four separate times in three years, shared a health update through ESPN public relations exec Josh Krulewitz on Wednesday, explaining that … Read more

Car site Edmunds tests a $25K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

Car site Edmunds tests a K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of rigorous tests for the first time, and Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver came away with a notable impression: US automakers have good reason for concern. While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed … Read more

Does ‘pretty privilege’ work at Home Depot? Customer tests how store workers respond to ‘hot’ vs. ‘not’ — with surprising results

Does ‘pretty privilege’ work at Home Depot? Customer tests how store workers respond to ‘hot’ vs. ‘not’ — with surprising results

They say “Home” is where the hot is.  But even in her hottest ’fit, a single bombshell struggled to garner the attention and affection of folks at Home Depot.  Caroline Ricke, a lifestyle content creator, slipped into her sexiest little black dress and sauciest sandals and headed straight for the hardware hub to assess the power of … Read more

‘Smart T-shirt’ could reveal deadly heart conditions — without annoying tests

‘Smart T-shirt’ could reveal deadly heart conditions — without annoying tests

The key to early detection could soon be folded in your dresser drawer. Researchers in the UK are developing an AI T-shirt that should one day help doctors identify heart conditions more easily and efficiently than a traditional electrocardiogram (EKG). The lead researchers have said they’re developing this piece of wearable tech in large part … Read more

Erewhon and Function launch ‘World’s Healthiest Smoothie’ with 160 lab tests to back it up

Erewhon and Function launch ‘World’s Healthiest Smoothie’ with 160 lab tests to back it up

Move over, Hailey Bieber — there’s a new status symbol hitting the shelves at Erewhon — and this one claims to have the data to back it up. The cult-favorite grocer is teaming up with high-tech wellness startup Function to launch “The World’s Healthiest Smoothie?” a yearlong collab that aims to rethink what “healthy” actually … Read more

I gave lots of blood for 6 longevity tests — here’s how long I can expect to live

I gave lots of blood for 6 longevity tests — here’s how long I can expect to live

When I signed up to try a bunch of health and aging tests for The Post, I knew there would be blood. I just didn’t realize how much blood I’d have to surrender. I’ve undergone several fertility treatments over the years, so I’m used to constant blood draws. But that’s usually one or two vials … Read more

Exclusive | The Post tests out Sydney Sweeney’s sold-out soap made with her used bathwater: ‘Smells like morning wood’

Exclusive | The Post tests out Sydney Sweeney’s sold-out soap made with her used bathwater: ‘Smells like morning wood’

They were soaked in Sydney. Not the city in Australia, the actress. Sydney Sweeney released a sultry soap made with her used bathwater — and The Post managed to scoop up two samples before the 5,000 bars sold out in less than a minute online Friday. The 27-year-old Emmy-nominated star teamed up with the “natural … Read more

Tinder tests out new height filter ‘to help people connect more intentionally’

Tinder tests out new height filter ‘to help people connect more intentionally’

You must be this tall to swipe. Is the reign of the short king over on Tinder? The platform has been accused of superficiality after testing out a new feature that allows users to screen potential matches based on height. “This is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally on Tinder,” … Read more

Scientists can detect junk food consumption in blood and urine tests

Scientists can detect junk food consumption in blood and urine tests

Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research. Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake. The team developed a “biomarker score” that predicts ultraprocessed food … Read more

Exclusive | One shot of this rare whiskey costs $3,000 — The Post taste tests the oldest Irish single malt ever sold

Exclusive | One shot of this rare whiskey costs ,000 — The Post taste tests the oldest Irish single malt ever sold

This is one swanky sláinte. Last month, Bushmills, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, released its limited edition, 46-year-old whiskey — billed as the oldest Irish single-malt ever sold. The mahogany sipper, hailing from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, also sports one hefty price tag for New Yorkers not worried about the volatile market and hoping for … Read more

The Post taste tests Meghan Markle’s ‘acidic’ As Ever jam, ‘janky’ cookies and ‘bland’ tea

The Post taste tests Meghan Markle’s ‘acidic’ As Ever jam, ‘janky’ cookies and ‘bland’ tea

Ever since Meghan “Jam Is My Jam” Markle announced that a berry jam would be one of the first products released under what was then known as her America Riviera Orchard label, the world has eagerly wondered what the groundbreaking pantry goods actually taste like. Today, The Post can exclusively report that the Duchess of … Read more

Deadly cholesterol that doesn’t show up on routine tests is slashed by 94% with single dose of new drug

Deadly cholesterol that doesn’t show up on routine tests is slashed by 94% with single dose of new drug

An estimated 64 million Americans have elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a type of cholesterol that can increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Having high Lp(a) doesn’t show up on routine tests because lifestyle factors like diet and exercise don’t seem to affect it and there have been no drugs … Read more

Pooping is good for your brain: Using the toilet before mental tests improves performance, according to new study

Pooping is good for your brain: Using the toilet before mental tests improves performance, according to new study

When preparing for a big test or athletic event, try to take a load off. A new, small study found that triathletes performed better on a cognitive test that simulates the experience of rapid decision-making in sports when they pooped beforehand. A new, small study found that triathletes performed better on a cognitive test that … Read more

Olivia Munn staged mini-intervention for John Mulaney, still randomly drug tests him after rehab stint

Olivia Munn staged mini-intervention for John Mulaney, still randomly drug tests him after rehab stint

Olivia Munn has played a huge role in John Mulaney’s sobriety journey. Mulaney, 42, was named GQ’s 2024 Man of the Year on Tuesday, and the couple spoke to the publication about how far the comedian has come since he went to rehab for two months for substance abuse issues in December 2020. They revealed that … Read more

Popular pet brand recalling dog food after kibble tests positive for listeria, salmonella

Popular pet brand recalling dog food after kibble tests positive for listeria, salmonella

A pet food manufacturer is recalling several dog food products after testing revealed the presence of salmonella and listeria.  Lystn LLC, the owner of Answers Pet Food, initiated the recall of ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, ANSWERS Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, and ANSWERS Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs “out of an abundance of caution,” according … Read more

California mom tests limits of Costco’s return policy — by trying to take back a 3-year-old couch her son drew on: ‘Do you feel good about it?’

California mom tests limits of Costco’s return policy — by trying to take back a 3-year-old couch her son drew on: ‘Do you feel good about it?’

Talk about the cost of doing business. A shameless Costco shopper put the popular warehouse retailer’s generous return policy to the test — and tested the patience of social media observers — by dragging a three-year-old couch back to her local store. California-based realtor Jasmen Reyes recently performed a public demonstration of the limits of the guarantee … Read more

Accuracy of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies: study

Accuracy of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies: study

The news this week that new blood test technology can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease was met with excitement — but one dementia specialist is warning that the accuracy of these tests varies. “Some of the blood tests are accurate and some are not, and doctors don’t know which tests to use,” explained Dr. Suzanne Schindler, an … Read more

Netflix tests biggest redesign of TV app in 10 years in latest move to keep you glued

Netflix tests biggest redesign of TV app in 10 years in latest move to keep you glued

Netflix started rolling out the first major revamp of its television app in a decade on Thursday, testing changes designed to help viewers more quickly decide what they want to watch. The video streaming pioneer wants to increase the time that viewers spend on the app to help retain customers and draw subscribers to its new, … Read more

You’re not dreaming: Those ‘I’m not a robot’ Captcha tests are getting harder

You’re not dreaming: Those ‘I’m not a robot’ Captcha tests are getting harder

If those bothersome Captcha prompts online seem to be getting harder, it’s because they are. The pesky puzzles are used to ward off bots that crash sites or jeopardize security but now are becoming increasingly more difficult for even the average human to decipher as the technology of malicious actors evolves. An acronym for “Completely … Read more

Chemist tests $380 Crème de la Mer and $7 Nivea to see which is better — and got shocking results

Chemist tests 0 Crème de la Mer and  Nivea to see which is better — and got shocking results

It’s the crème de la copycat. In the age of anti-aging, mostly everyone wants moist, supple skin — but at what cost? While eccentric extremists are spending upwards of $2 million to maintain a “baby face” youthfulness, Gen Zs and Gen Alphas in their early twenties and younger are blowing their tooth fairy money on … Read more