How long diseases like measles and the flu linger in the air — after an infected person has left the room

Most of us try to dodge coughs and sneezes, but some viral threats aren’t so obvious. Research shows that many viruses can linger in the air and on surfaces long after an infected person has left the room — keeping the risk of infection alive. Take measles. The virus has infected nearly 1,000 people in South Carolina, marking the nation’s largest outbreak of the deadly disease in more than three decades. And it’s not an isolated spike. Measles cases have been on the rise in the US in recent years amid declining vaccination rates, with the CDC confirming five new…

Doctor shares 3 simple ways to stay healthy and independent as you age

Living longer isn’t just about making it to 100 anymore, experts say — it’s about feeling your best once you get there. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a certified menopause specialist and founder of The ‘Pause Life, said it’s possible to optimize health for a longer life with simple lifestyle changes. “Hormone therapy…

IOC sells out of 1936 Berlin Olympics T-shirt despite Nazi backlash

Adolf Hitler’s Olympic showcase is stirring controversy nearly 90 years later. The Olympics’ official online shop has sold out of a T-shirt featuring artwork from the 1936 Berlin Games, which Hitler used to promote Nazi Germany and its ideology of Aryan supremacy. The shirt, part of the IOC’s “Heritage Collection,”…

Padres to sign Nick Castellanos after unceremonious Phillies exit

Nick Castellanos already has a new home. Castellanos agreed to a deal with the Padres for the veteran’s minimum, pending a physical, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed Saturday morning. The Phillies, who were his home for four seasons, released Castellanos on Thursday with one year and $20 million remaining on his…

Love Nina Dobrev’s Swanky Black Dress? Copy her Look for

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whether you’re heading to a cocktail soirée or your regular date night, having a black dress that feels both elevated and easy to wear is a closet game-changer. For Nina…

Ilia Malinin has hot-mic moment after disappointing Olympics showing

Ilia Malinin wished he could go back four years. The 21-year-old star Team USA ice skater had a rough showing Friday, with the “Quad God” shockingly finishing eighth and not medaling in the men’s free skate in an Olympic stunner. In a hot-mic moment, Malinin reportedly lamented not having any…

Super Bowl 2026 Gatorade bath color revealed after Seahawks beat Patriots

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. The final throes of Super Bowl 2026 were just the beginning of the excitement for millions of speculators and pool participants around the country.…

Kroger to name former Walmart exec Greg Foran as next CEO: report

Grocery giant Kroger plans to hire Greg Foran, who previously headed an airline and Walmart’s US unit, as chief executive officer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The US grocer has been searching for a permanent CEO after the company ousted Rodney McMullen last year in the wake of a…

Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he would not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheet, even under Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh, who has criticized the central bank’s bond purchases. Bessent said on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” program that the Fed could take up to…

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