Trying to quit smoking? The odds may be stacked against you — and the temptation triggers begin the moment you leave your house. Smoking is considered the leading preventable cause of death in the US — it’s responsible for about one in five deaths each year, according to the American Cancer…

A new study from the CDC found that infection rates for a drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are on the rise, increasing nearly 70% between 2019 and 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the NDM gene, which makes bacteria particularly difficult to treat. Only two antibiotics are known to effectively combat…

Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares — but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better, no less. Doctors say don’t do it. Some on social media say it’s a hack for getting more and better sleep and to reduce…

Don’t sweat the fall stuff — including respiratory viruses. Cases of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) tend to increase in the autumn and winter as people spend more time indoors. Drier air also helps these viruses survive and spread more easily. Here are the best…

Scientists in China have developed a revolutionary new “bone glue” that can heal fractures, which could traditionally take months to heal, in a matter of minutes, according to a report. Product “Bone-02’ was developed by a Chinese research team, which sought to fix orthopedic injuries that would generally require months…

What’s lurking at the bottom of your glass? According to a new study, it might be more than just melted ice or leftover pulp. Researchers from the University of Birmingham tested 155 samples of popular beverages sold in UK supermarkets and coffee shops and found microplastics in every single one.…

William Shatner fans can breathe easy. The 94-year-old actor is doing well after allegedly experiencing a medical emergency Wednesday afternoon. “I over indulged. I thank you all for caring but I’m perfectly fine,” the “Star Trek” star wrote on X Thursday alongside a meme joking about his “greatly exaggerated ……

Talk about being bitten by the travel bug. A newlywed’s honeymoon took a terrifying turn when insect bites triggered an “insane reaction” that left her legs and feet covered in pus-filled blisters so painful she could barely walk. “It’s going to terrify me every time I go away from now…

An ER doc has gone viral for revealing the most outrageous object he’s ever removed from a patient’s butt — we promise you’ll never think of autumn the same way again. Chicago emergency room Dr. Kenji Oyasu shared that a common problem he encounters is the presence of questionable objects…

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Hitting my daily protein and fiber goals has always felt like a full-time job. Between dry-scooping powders, meal-prepping endless batches of grilled chicken and sneaking collagen and whey into…