Put your mind to the test! Dementia, which slowly erodes memory, reasoning, judgment and language skills, affects over 6 million Americans and accounts for more than 100,000 deaths annually. There’s no way of knowing for sure who will develop dementia — factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity raise your risk. … Read more
Do you crumble when you see cookies? Go nuts when you spot a charcuterie board? Cravings for sweet or savory treats can be a challenge to manage. While occasional indulgence is fine, frequently caving to food cravings can lead to weight gain, cavities, digestive problems and even chronic diseases like cancer. In his new book, “Crave: … Read more
Jewish doctors alarmed by “rampant” antisemitism and even violence at health-care institutions in the US have launched their own national advocacy group to combat the hatred in medicine. Thousands of medical professionals from across the country have joined the new American Jewish Medical Association to stand up for Jews, the group recently told The Post. “It’s fundamentally scary … Read more
The University of California at Berkeley is under fire for allegedly banning white residents from using a community farm on Saturdays in a move one critic slammed as “systemic racism.” The university told The Post it is investigating claims that the “Gill Tract Community Farm” in nearby Albany offered its space on Saturday exclusively to … Read more
Researchers say they have developed a noninvasive method to better predict the quality of embryos created through in vitro fertilization — they hope it makes it easier to get pregnant. “Unfortunately, IVF success still involves a big element of chance, but that’s something we’re hoping our research can change,” Dr. H. Irene Su, a professor … Read more
Parents paying pricey tuition fees at the University of California, Santa Barbara may be surprised by this unlikely academic speaker. Porn star Angela White has given a guest lecture to students at the prestigious college as part of a “groundbreaking” film studies course. The 37-year-old X-rated actress — who has been dubbed “the Meryl Streep … Read more