Tracy Swartz
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I got diagnosed with colon cancer at 44 — these were my 4 main symptoms
"I prayed to God and I said, 'You know, if you just let me live, I'll do anything I can to make sure that other people have this information,'" New...
Stress and trauma can change your DNA — and the DNA of your kids and grandkids
"The idea that trauma and violence can have repercussions into future generations should help people be more empathetic," co-senior study author?Connie Mulligan said.
The top 5?sleep?trends of 2025 and which ones actually work — expert debunks 2 bedtime 'myths'
Bed-er safe than sorry!
Chewing on wood can improve your health — how it works
Pencils ready — now chew!
The 5 worst habits to start your day with — and 6 healthier swaps to avoid the morning crash
Here's a crash course on the best — and worst — ways to start mornings.
I was paralyzed and thought I couldn't walk again — now I'm running my first half marathon
Shaunta-Maé Alexander had a long journey to the start line of Sunday’s United Airlines NYC Half, not just because she’s from Sacramento, Calif.
How pingpong is helping New Yorkers beat this common neurodegenerative disorder: 'Can't get enough'
“I just can’t get enough of it,” Bill Easterly told The Post. “When I play pingpong, I just feel my brain come alive.”
Microplastics may be creating antibiotic-resistance superbugs
Talk about a culture shock.
Inside the West Village longevity clinic that caters to celebrities and royalty — and is launching a $250K annual membership
Fans of Dr. Jonathann Kuo's Extension Health include biohackers, CEOs, stars like Justin Baldoni, athletes like Troy Aikman, and even royalty who have cash to spare for cutting-edge treatments.
What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death explained
The bodies of Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65,?were discovered at their New Mexico home on Feb. 26.
Scientists discover genetic key to why women's brains age better than men's
Beauty and brains that age slowly — turns out that women can have it all!
Key brain discovery could revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment: 'Rare opportunity'
Scientists have long been racking their brains for ways to treat Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia.
Making a single change can cut your microplastics intake from 90,000 to 4,000 particles per year
Microplastics are everywhere — in the beauty products we wear, the cleaning supplies we use and even in the food we eat.
This 'poop pill' could be a breakthrough for cancer that only has a 10% survival rate
"Through this study, we aim to offer a new, innovative treatment to patients," medical oncologist Dr. John Lenehan said.
I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon?cancer?at 45 — this is my biggest regret
Financial adviser David Hungerford, of Long Island, joined an unfortunate club with a growing membership — people under 50 with colorectal cancer.
Most adults expected to be overweight or obese by 2050 — these states need the most help
"The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure,” said lead study author Emmanuela?Gakidou.
These sleep habits can raise the risk of premature death by up to 29% — 7 tips for better z's
"This study highlights the importance of maintaining healthy sleep over time," sleep epidemiologist Dayna Johnson said.
Most people 'have no idea' that these 4 common medications can increase their risk of skin cancer
Before you enjoy the spring-like weather, you may want to check your medicine cabinet.
These 2 diet changes can help you sleep longer — and how scientists used Pokémon to figure it out
If you're not catching enough zzzs at night, you may not be getting enough nutrients.