Tracy Swartz
Background
Tracy Swartz is an associate editor and writer of entertainment news and features.﷽ Prior to joining The Post in 2022, she wrote for the Chicago Tribune and its commuter edition, RedEye, for 15 years. She broke stories about Lollapalooza; the HGTV show "Windy City Rehab," which was the subject of more than a dozen lawsuits; and MLB player Michael Kopech's split from his actress wife, Vanessa Morgan. She has a master's degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. She is also working toward a master's degree in science writing from Johns Hopkins University. A longtime Floridian, she moved to Chicago in 2007 for the extraordinary winters and the thrilling opportunity to learn how to parallel park.
Latest Articles
I'm a doctor — here are 5 signs your body needs more nutrients
A study published in August found that more than half the world doesn't consume enough micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C andꦬ E. 🥂
I'm a surgeon — here's why oral sex is fueling throat cancer
🍎 Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that tends to affect people between 50🐽 and 80 but is becoming more prevalent among younger generations.
Strokes are common — here's how to prevent most of them
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke thꦉis year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. 🦹
I'm a doctor — these 5 concerning symptoms may indicate colon cancer
With colorectal cancer rates rising among young people, it's important to know the signs that ma📖y mean colon cancer.
I'm a doctor — here's how to remember new, important information
You're g✨oing to want to commit this tip to memory.
Behind the ဣrising colorectal cancer rate▨s in young people: Researchers identify new concerns
"Our findings highlight the need for more research to understand the development🌼 of colon cancer in adults under💮 age 45," one study author said.
I'm a doctor — beware this troubling health danger of your space heater
ꦿ When it comes to heating your home this winter, don't make any rash decisions.
Standing desks may be bad for your health — here's why
Stand💖ing�� desk devotees may want to sit down for this news.
People love to shop online for groceries — but there's a major nutrition downside
Twenty percent of Americans buy gro💮ceries online, while over 80% have done so at s🤡ome point in the past three years, research shows.
The surprising way Ozempic can get people to stop drinking alcohol, using d🍸rugs
Researchers are ಌtapping into the pote♛ntial of Ozempic.
I'm a brain doctor — here's the 1 thing to avoid if you're depressed
"Your gut 🔯health is critica💛l to brain health," said Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain-imaging researcher.
The surprising reason you're safer from allergic reactions in-flight than on the ground
They've cracked the case.
Drug-induced seizures in children double over 15 years: 'Extremely worrying'
The poisoning𝔍s most often involved over-the-counter antihistamines, prescription antidepressants, and painkillers and illegal synthetic canna🌳binoids.
1 in 4 US adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD: 'Their parents didn't believe'
"Symptoms of ADHD can look 🎃different between different people," the study author said.
I'm a child psychiatrist — this is the most common parenting mistake I see
She's crying foul!
I'm a doctor — here are 4 things I would never do because they're bad for your body
Dr. Jess Andrade is giving her TikTok followers the 4-1-1 on four bad habits to avoid.🃏
ꦇ How your high school IQ can foreshadow your adult alcohol habits
ꦕ Most likely to be overservedꦇ?
How an illness during pregnancy may le🔯ad to autism: new study ꦿ
Autism — which is estimated to affect one in 36 US children — is a developmental disorder that affects how people learn, behave, communicate 🐼and interact with others.
Eating fewer calories can extend life span — but there's a catch
For💧 the research, nearly 1,000 genetically distinct m🦩ice were assigned one of five diets.