Medical experts are warning of a dangerous new social media trend known as “heightmaxxing,” amid reports that teenagers are taking black-market cancer medications in an effort to grow taller. Adolescents, primarily teenage boys, are reportedly turning to erdafitinib â often referred to online as “ERDA” or “Erta” â a targeted prescription drug approved to treat advanced bladder cancer. Teenagers are reportedly experimenting with the prescription medication after encountering online discussions suggesting it could increase height. “Itâs extremely concerning that teenagers are experimenting with powerful cancer medications in an attempt to grow taller,” Dr. Stephanie Widmer, a New York City-based emergency medicine physician and Fox News…
Five percent of one percent doesnât sound like much â until it’s part of a trillion dollar deal. Eric Schmidt stands to make billions when Anthropic goes public, but the ex-girlfriend who claims she helped him with the deal says he promised her a percentage â then cut her out…
Not all methods of cooking broccoli are created equal, and some simple tips can ensure you get the most nutrients out of it. Whether it’s steamed, roasted or added to a stir-fry, broccoli is a healthy option packed with vitamins such as A, C and K, minerals such as calcium,…
The Lakers’ Austin Reaves is having a breakout season, even though that story has been overshadowed by Luka Doncic’s brilliance. Only four players have scored more points than Reaves (278) this season, including Doncic (393), Victor Wembanyama (331), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (299) and Tyrese Maxey (296). Reaves is averaging career highs…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Blue jeans might be a classic wardrobe staple, but Heidi Klum and Jessica Alba have left Us inspired to switch up our denim a little this fall and winter. Both stars recently…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy has sparked fears of a major clampdown on the AI industry – pitting China hawks against those who warn that an overreaction will put the US at a disadvantage versus Beijing, The Post has learned. Lawmakers from both parties are…
California voters have approved a eyebrow-raising ballot measure to support medical research that will send more than $4 billion in taxpayer money to a nonprofit founded by a pair of billionaires. Proposition 38 — dubbed “the worst California proposition” by a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle — officially passed…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. We’ve reached trade deadline Tuesday of what’s been a rollercoaster NFL season. Multiple teams have started selling off talent, while surging contenders strengthen their…
Law and Order: SVU alum Dean Winters confirmed his romance with model and fellow actor Glori Dei Filippone, who is nearly 34 years his junior. The couple attended a special screening of Ebenezer in New York earlier this month. Filippone, 28, who is nonbinary, took to Instagram on Sunday, November…
WASHINGTON — An Iran-backed operative orchestrated a foiled terror plot targeting US military aircraft in England from an American prison cell — using “coded messages” in phone calls to relatives in Iraq, according to a federal indictment secured Tuesday. Mohammad al-Saadi, a dual Iranian-Iraqi citizen, was arrested in Turkey in…
New York-based startup Bilt on Tuesday announced two new platforms to help local businesses, sports teams and event venues draw in customers without replacing their existing infrastructure. The first new platform from the company – which is known for offering perks on rent, mortgage and even student loan payments –…
Changing your passwords is no longer enough to avoid this new cyberattack tool. Gmail users should review their account security settings following reports of a new cybercrime tool designed to target private email inboxes. The software, known as Remus Stealer, has been advertised on online forums as a tool that…
A major manosphere fixation holds important clues to men’s health — but not just in the ways they think. Hyper-masculinity influencers and podcasters are obsessed with the idea of being more “manly,” and are willing to do quite a lot in its pursuit — including bone smashing, plastic surgery and…
Jonathan Taylor isn’t headed to the Giants — or anywhere else. The Colts will not deal their star running back at the NFL trade deadline after weeks of speculation, The Ringer reported. Teams offered the Colts a second-round pick along with other picks, but Indianapolis was only interested in a true…
Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff reexamined their marriage after her mother, Korie Robertson, pointed out noticeable relationship struggles post-baby. “My mom wrote us a letter that was a loving letter of, ‘Here’s what I see you’re struggling with, and here’s what I think could help you,’” Sadie, 29, exclusively told…
WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan won the right to lead Republicans in the lower chamber beginning next year as they brace for a massive incoming Democratic majority. Jordan (R-Ohio) beat out House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) for the role after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced he…
Coffee connoisseur. Domino don. Coach Jimmy? Jimmy Butler has no shortage of hobbies and side gigs to keep him busy even while unable to get on the court for the Warriors while rehabbing the ACL he tore in January. He added another Monday night, to the amusement of his Golden…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whether you’re on board or skeptical, we’re here to say that all the cool girls are wearing platform clogs this year. Sarah Jessica Parker is one of them, and her version…
The US Justice Department sued Lyft, alleging the ride-hailing services provider discriminated against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs. The lawsuit, seeks $53 million for individuals with disabilities whom Lyft allegedly discriminated against, and who have submitted complaints to Lyft…
A robot has built a structure in space for the first time, a milestone that could lead to constructing large-scale space systems. The robotic truss builder worked to construct a 1.4-meters-diameter reflector antenna without the help of astronauts. It could enable large-scale structures, such as huge reflector surfaces, to be…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Magnetic reconnection — the process behind the sun’s most violent outbursts — may have a counterpart in gravity.According to a new theoretical study, sheet-like structures in the gravitational field can break apart and reconnect in…
There’s no sugar-coating it: More than two and five American adults have prediabetes. This condition causes higher-than-normal blood sugar levels that spike with certain foods. Without lifestyle changes, up to 70% of them will develop type 2 diabetes. But prediabetes is a warning sign, not a life sentence. Doctors will…
The staggering amount of fan fights at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday caught the eye of the 49ers. In a statement about the horrifying scenes at their home venue during their matchup with the Raiders, the Niners reiterated they want to prevent similar situations from occurring moving forward. “We have a…
In his first public remarks since wife Meghan Markle’s father was arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography, Prince Harry made some poignant comments about keeping children safe. “All children should be able to go online and discover something wonderful. A friend. An interest that becomes a passion. A place where…
President Trump confirmed Monday that the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to having an affair with a woman suspected to be a Chinese spy. The commander-in-chief said he spoke with Huang to check in on the AI tycoon, who told him he had no idea…
Gasoline prices on Tuesday dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since mid-July, after President Trump signaled he’s not planning to strike Iran anytime soon. National average gasoline prices fell to $3.98 a gallon, according to AAA – their first time below the $4 mark since July 20.…
A woman was left peeing 40 times a day because of a chronic bladder condition. Melissa Frost, 31, started getting severe pain after going to the toilet at age 16. She started needing to pee almost twice an hour, 40 times a day, and was given antibiotics for a potential…
Howie Roseman knows this Eagles season is lost. With Jalen Hurts done for the year due to blood clots and the team on a seven-game losing streak following Sunday’s loss to the Giants, Roseman followed up Monday’s Jordan Davis blockbuster with another trade on of their defensive front Tuesday morning…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Trends come and go, but tall black boots are here to stay. Take it from Kris Jenner, the queen of timeless yet stylish dressing, who wore the sleekest, most expensive-looking pair…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. As this blistery winter rolls into a brighter spring, we’ve all surely begun our hunts for the best boots and booties to complement our transitional…
WASHINGTON — It was the ultimate Republican call-in. “It looks like we’ve got a call from the White House,” C-SPAN host Mimi Geerges told viewers Monday night as President Trump dialed into the newly launched program “Washington Journal Primetime.” The evening broadcast will give additional air time to callers from…
Suspected Chinese spy Alice Huang was photographed cozying up and sipping whiskey with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at a bar together in 2024 â after she allegedly bragged to other tech execs about her influence over the tech titan. Alice Huang, a top exec at a Singapore-based data center company,…
Two “forever chemicals” have been associated with a higher risk of aggressive breast cancer, according to research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, are a group of synthetic chemicals that break down extremely slowly and can build up in the environment and the human…
The Los Angeles Rams will have to navigate life without star wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is headed to IR after injuring his knee against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. This injury stings even worse because it happened on the Rams’ final offensive play of the game, when Nacua was…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry put on a united front in her first public appearance since her father was arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography. On Tuesday, November 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 45, and her husband attended the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament…
WASHINGTON â Late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein had âfriends in high placesâ who helped him score a sweetheart plea deal in 2008 that paved the way for him to later abuse more victims, according to a damning House Oversight Committee report released Tuesday. âThe Committee finds that the crimes committed…
Anthropic said it is aiming for a $1.4 trillion market capitalization when it is expected to go public next week — a discount to the $2 trillion valuation it reportedly had been seeking earlier, but still making it the second-largest public offering ever. The AI juggernaut behind the Claude chatbot…
Forget the hair of the dog â this popular hangover remedy could leave you with a bun in the oven. The supposed “cure” is used for everything from removing alcohol impurities to boosting digestive health and managing cholesterol. However, experts say this panacea doesn’t actually work for any of these…
Pat McAfee was seemingly worried about some locker room talk Monday night. Ahead of the Bills’ 23-6 road win over the Vikings on “Monday Night Football,” quarterback Josh Allen was making the rounds on the U.S. Bank Stadium field. After spying the ESPN star and the “MNF” alt-cast host, Allen…
Model and actress Toukie Smith, the ex-girlfriend of Robert De Niro and the mother of his twins, has died at age 74 after battling multiple sclerosis. Smith’s two children with De Niro, Airyn and Julian, confirmed their mother’s death to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, November 9. Smith died Wednesday,…
Inflation came in hotter than expected in October as energy costs continued to rise amid the Iran war – teeing up the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next month. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% over the month – slowing from a 0.6% monthly pace in September but hotter…
ZWO has just released the newest member of its smart telescope range: the Seestar S30 Plus. This all-in-one smart telescope is designed for beginners and hobbyists who want an affordable way into astrophotography that won’t leave you scratching your head, and lets you capture, process and share your images in…
Wait, Josh Johnson hasn’t played for the Cardinals yet? Are we sure? The journeyman quarterback added Arizona to his long list of NFL teams Monday, signing with the team after Gardner Minshew suffered a potentially serious injury. Minshew appeared to get hurt late in the first half of the Cardinals’…
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