A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer offering COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. South West District Health appears to be the first in the country to be restricted from providing vaccines for COVID-19. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. …
Demodex mites are living, mating on your face – what you need to know
Look at these pore souls. Dr. Scott Walter — a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area — is raising awareness about Demodex, a type of tiny eight-legged mite that inhabits the hair follicles and oil glands on our face, chest and neck. Demodex is a type of tiny eight-legged mite that lives in the hair …
For a day I tried to eat like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Whose food has your vote? A food critic walked in the shoes of both presidential candidates, eating the same as for a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. And like the views of Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris, their tastes couldn’t be more opposite — except for an unexpected bipartisan support shown for Doritos. …
3 weight loss strategies found to be most effective: new study
Looking to accelerate your weight loss goals? New research finds that intermittent fasting, eating fewer meals during the day and focusing on caloric intake earlier in the day for at least 12 weeks can help you lose more weight than following standard care and getting advice nutritious. Researchers from Bond University in Australia analyzed 29 …
The NYC marathon runner recently had major brain surgery
Leanna Scaglione — a former ballerina who completed a half marathon in March, just two months after brain surgery — is now preparing to run in the NYC Marathon on Sunday. “This is my redemption ride,” the 32-year-old Upper East Sider told The Post. Scaglione will tackle the 26.2-mile course less than a year after …
I tried Kate Middleton’s diet for a day – one thing was gross
One thing Kate Middleton eats every day is royal disgust. That’s according to one hungry journalist who sampled the Princess of Wales’ typical diet for 24 hours – and liked most of what they tried, with one notable exception. Kate is said to love preparing meals for her family and is somewhat of a chef …
Fewer triplets are being born in the US, according to a new CDC report
It turns out that October is really special. According to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that the rate of triplet and higher order births decreased from 193.5 births per 100,000 total births in 1998 to 73.8 births last year, with the largest decline recorded between …
Why ditching the sneakers is better for your workouts
Don’t start stripping down at the gym just yet. Experts say that dressing up a little less for workouts can have some big benefits for your body, but it’s less about showing off your curves than it is about your arches. Some pediatricians, trainers and orthopedic surgeons are talking about the benefits of going shoeless …
3 ways to get your kids to sleep until daylight
Americans may spend an extra hour in bed this weekend as the clocks “go back” for daylight saving time, but parents of little ones may not be so lucky. Luckily, pediatric sleep consultant Amanda (@dreamologybyamanda_) promises she has strategies to get your kids to wake up later this Sunday. And bonus points if it means …
‘SNL’ mocked me as a stereotypical ‘tradwife’ — but here’s what they got wrong
She may have been snubbed by “Saturday Night Live,” but one of TikTok’s leading “businesswomen” is having the last laugh. Gretchen Adler’s home cooking videos have turned her into a social media sensation — giving her a hilarious nod on the Oct. 19 episode of the NBC sketch show, which sent her and other women …