Talk about an unwanted triple-threat. A new study found that nearly 80% of young adults are diagnosed with a newly named condition that consists of three distinct medical issues. Not only does the triple-threat complex disorder affect most of the major organs, but 1 in 3 Americans have at least three of the risk factors … Read more
About a third of parents with estranged adult children claim the breakdown in their family’s relationship stemmed from advice their kids got from a therapist — as experts warn of a toxic rise in victimhood culture. A survey of 7,000 estranged parents conducted in April found that an astounding one in three believed their adult … Read more
It’s an age-old nightlife scenario: you lock eyes with a stranger across a crowded bar, share a couple of cocktails, followed by the classic “walk of shame” the next morning. For generations, one-night stands have been a late-night experience so common, some describe it as a sexual rite of passage. But according to a new … Read more
Summertime sadness. Romance adaptations have taken over TV – “Heated Rivalry” was a phenomenon, “Bridgerton” remains a juggernaut, “Off Campus” is a hit. Now, there’s Prime Video’s “Every Year After” – but this show is a dud. It’s not worth watching, unless you’re a superfan of the book. (It’s a bestseller, so the show will likely … Read more
Researchers are finally getting to the bottom of a troubling trend. Once considered a disease of older adults, colorectal cancer has now overtaken breast and brain cancers to become the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans under 50. But a new study suggests that the burden isn’t spread evenly, finding that deaths among younger … Read more
Not all pounds you gain carry the same weight. Being overweight can lead to a host of health problems, like chronic diseases and even premature death, especially in older age. But not all excess weight yields the same risk, according to new research, as pounds packed on earlier in our lives may be the most … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career. I start new, low-level jobs often. My problem is that I look deceptively young for my age. At most, I look 18 or 19. These employers, … Read more
Taylor Heine, 35, is often multitasking when she watches TV shows or movies at home. “I’ll be playing on the phone, loving on my animals, maybe cleaning, picking up,” she says. So she watches with the subtitles turned on. “That way I can kind of switch back and forth, be able to listen to it … Read more
The kids are all right….but the adults aren’t doing so well. A new national survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation paints a concerning picture of life satisfaction among Gen Z. According to their 2025 Voices of Gen Z study, the majority of young adults — aged 18 to 28 — are not “thriving” … Read more
Gen Zers and millennials are feeling more overwhelmed than ever before, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that the average Gen Zer and millennial feels overwhelmed 17 days out of a typical month. Over four in five feel overwhelmed by their social life (88%), digital life (83%), and even … Read more
With arms wide open, empty-nester Susan Fosco happily welcomed all four of her college-attending kids home for the summer this month. But those same open arms quickly twisted into a shocked “WTF?” pose upon having to contend with the late hours, big messes and even bigger appetites they acquired while away at school. “They’re like … Read more
Ann Fulk, 24, has had her fair share of hospital visits for someone her age. She was in a serious car accident in 2022 that shattered her bones, resulted in 10 surgeries and confined her to a wheelchair for six months. “It was very traumatic,” Fulk told The Post. “I was an athlete at University … Read more
Don’t tell their mothers. Less than half of young Americans think having kids is important, a shocking new survey found. Out of the more than 2,000 18-to-29-year-olds surveyed for this year’s Harvard Youth Poll, only 48% said procreating is crucial – and even fewer, 46%, believed children were within reach. Having kids was ranked the … Read more
Ghosted on dating apps, rejected by colleges and passed over for jobs — rejection isn’t fleeting for Gen Z. In fact, it’s becoming a defining feature of their collective identity. As young adults come of age in a culture shaped by hyper-curated digital existences, political tumult and cultural and economic instability, a new pattern has emerged: Gen … Read more
Young adults who develop colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at later stages of the devastating disease — and have more aggressive types of tumors, new research finds. The study authors “strongly” link colon cancer in young people to obesity, family history of the illness, inflammatory bowel disease and symptoms such as stomach pain and … Read more
Americans only start taking their sun-related skincare seriously at age 26, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that before their mid-20’s, Americans aren’t taking proper care of their skin — which might be why respondents are four times as likely to get scalded by the sun than they are to use … Read more
Cancer experts are clamoring to find an explanation for the grim growing trend of rising cancer rates among young people. A study published in JAMA Network Open last year found that cancer diagnosis rates in thirtysomethings jumped almost 20% between 2010 and 2019, with most of the increase occurring in women. Gastrointestinal cancers — including … Read more
Tash Oakes is “sick and tired” of the stigma associated with not having many friends in 2024. It is no secret Generation Z is a lonely generation. While they are incredibly connected through social media, they still crave human connection. A recent survey by youth organization Year13, which interviewed Australians between the ages of 18 and … Read more
“There is a young adult mental health crisis in America … So many twentysomethings are struggling yet, as a culture, we’re not sure what to think or do,” writes Dr. Meg Jay. A developmental clinical psychologist, Jay has spent 25 years specializing in the treatment of young adult patients. In her new book, “The Twentysomething … Read more
A young British man who had a heart attack in his early twenties has warned people to “be careful” because it can happen at any age. Tom Birchy told his 152,000 followers on Tik Tok about his experience in a video that has been viewed by a whopping 1.6 million people. The young man said … Read more