A young mother has died just six weeks after being diagnosed with cancer, leaving her husband and two children to face Christmas without their mom. Ella Troup, from Melbourne, was given a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and died during an operation to fight the disease, leaving husband Ben and their children Ollie, 1, and Leo, … Read more
Actress Kate Winslet revealed Sunday that her agent used to receive “annoying” calls about her weight when she was up for roles. The “Titanic” star told the Sunday Times that there were several times at the start of her career when her agent would get calls from producers asking about her figure. “When I was … Read more
Here’s one advantage to getting older — less stress! A new study published in the journal Developmental Psychology found adults report fewer stressors as they age and the challenges they do encounter don’t bother them as much. The research examined patterns in exposure and reactivity to daily stressors among adults between 22 and 77 years … Read more
James Cameron has revealed that his long-awaited “Avatar” sequel is rooted in his personal issues. “I thought, ‘I’m going to work out a lot of my stuff, artistically, that I’ve gone through as a parent of five kids,’ ” Cameron, 68, told The Hollywood Reporter. “The overarching idea is, the family is the fortress. It’s … Read more
Today’s youth have become Generation Wrecked. The number of young adults smoking marijuana has skyrocketed as cannabis usage has been legalized across much of the United States — including now in New York, a new survey released Monday reveals. Twenty six percent of people ages 18 to 29 — a group that includes older members … Read more
The school system is going to hell. A California elementary school is facing backlash from parents after promoting an After School Satan Club aimed at kids as young as five. The controversial club is slated to hold monthly meetings starting this December at Golden Hills Elementary School in Tehachapi, Bakersfield Now reported. It was created … Read more
Blaring your workout tunes or seeing your favorite band live could actually do you harm — or your ears, at least. A new study shows more than one billion young people are at risk of hearing loss, blaming loud music in headphones and earbuds and noisy music venues as potential causes. According to the World … Read more
A young woman has an anti-aging regimen she’s sticking to — literally. Valerie, from Canada, is just 25 years old but swears that taping her face is the secret to staying “young forever.” She posted a TikTok video of her makeup-free face covered in pieces of sticky tape, something she said keeps her looking fresh … Read more
“The Crown” and all its latest controversies are finally coming to light next week. Season five for the British royal family-inspired drama premieres Nov. 9 on Netflix. And, as is trending these days, yet more criticism has surfaced regarding the show’s historical inaccuracies. This time, over its portrayal of young Prince William. The upcoming season … Read more
These are the confessions of an adult comeback queen. Lindsay Lohan has returned to acting, ready for the spotlight. But in a new interview, the “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” star admitted she’s still getting used to modern-day Hollywood. In a recent profile with Cosmopolitan, the 36-year-old actress revealed her envy towards young starlets … Read more
A bird has flown non-stop, apparently, from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania. And now this young bar-tailed godwit — a member of the sandpiper family — appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds. It flew at least 13,560 kilometers — or 8,435 miles — during that flight, a bird expert said … Read more
Despite a near 20-year age gap, Neil Patrick Harris was a big fan of the Jonas Brothers — perhaps too big, some now say. Nick Jonas, 30, was still a twinkle in his parents’ eyes when Harris, 49, found fame as kid doctor “Doogie Howser, M.D.” Now, the “How I Met Your Mother” star is … Read more
America has some serious daddy issues. The number of young men who are interested in having kids is on the decline, according to new research published in Journal of Marriage and Family. The study’s author, Robert Bozick, collected data from three different sources — the National Survey of Family Growth, the Panel Study of Income Dynamics … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. We’ve got a “hot topic” for you. On Oct. 22, 23 and 29, When We Were Young, one of the year’s most anticipated festivals, is bringing some of the biggest names in aughts punk, emo and alternative rock … Read more
Last May, Charlotte, 31, and her husband packed up their one-bedroom apartment on Christopher Street after learning the rent would likely skyrocket from $5,000 per month to $7,000. The couple loved living in the West Village, but homeownership was out of reach, even with her job in finance and him being in tech. They were … Read more
Summary: During brain development, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) contribute to the neural pruning process, helping to shape the healthy development of the brain. Source: CSHL When the brain first wires itself up in early development, it creates more connections than it actually needs. Some of these connections, or synapses, will transmit critical signals as young … Read more
Summary: Women in their 20’s who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication. Source: Rutgers … Read more
A top vaccine expert and pediatric doctor is cautioning parents of healthy young people to hold off getting the new COVID booster shot, saying it can carry risks and its efficacy hasn’t yet been proven. Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the … Read more
Summary Background Data on medium-term outcomes in indivduals with myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination are scarce. We aimed to assess clinical outcomes and quality of life at least 90 days since onset of myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents and young adults. Methods In this follow-up surveillance study, we conducted surveys in US individuals … Read more
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Just over 7% of Utah children under 5 years old have gotten at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. But Utah’s rates for that age group are still higher than the United States as a whole. Nationwide, only 6% of children under 5 have … Read more