Tracy Swartz
Tracy Swartz is an associate editor, entertainment news at the New York Post.
Background
Prior to joining The Post in 2022, Tracy 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
Beware this common medical device scam: 'There is no way to know'
"It is not a requirement for marketing such devices that the name of the device has been proved to correspond to what is actually happening," Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, president...
Just 3 days of this bad habit can increase your risk of heart disease — even in young, healthy people
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of about 700,000 Americans each year.
How much less Irish people drank while taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic: study
Talk about a lucky charm.
Older people with this trait may be lowering their risk of dementia: study
More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills.
Common appliance raises kids' cancer risk nearly twice as much as adults' — and it's in 2 out of 5 US homes
"Particularly concerning were the elevated risks in bedrooms, where people typically spend the most time," the Stanford researchers wrote.
These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson's symptoms: study
Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson's disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking.
This vaccine lowers risk of heart attack and stroke by 26% — so why was it discontinued in the US?
The protective effect was strongest in the two to three years after vaccination and especially pronounced in men, people younger than 60 and those who smoke, drink alcohol or avoid...
This simple tennis ball test can tell how well you're aging — and predict if you'll live to 100
Definitely do this test at least from the age of 45, experts say.
I didn't sit down for 5 days — how it changed my body, from the good to the painful
The rules of the experiment were clear: the YouTuber could lie down for exactly eight hours at night, but he had to be upright the rest of the time.
I've let hundreds of venomous snakes bite me on purpose — it's painful and put me in a coma but there's a medical upside
"It always burns, and it’s always, always painful," said herpetologist Tim Friede, 57.
Why Gwyneth Paltrow’s health adviser won’t sleep with his phone by his bed — it's not about screen time
In a market saturated with EMF-protection gadgets, knowing what actually works — and what’s just shiny garbage — is harder than ever.
This 'masculine' habit has been linked to cancer concerns and brain development issues — and it's nearly doubled among teens
Talk about a parenting headache.
Biohackers and stars like Hailey Bieber are obsessed with this longevity molecule — but is it the 'holy grail of supplements'?
Because levels naturally decline with age, at-home tests, supplements and infusions have become big business.
These 2 symptoms are hidden in plain sight — but can reveal a common condition linked to hearing loss
“These biomarkers get to the root of the distress,” said corresponding study author Daniel Polley.
You're more likely to develop an allergy to red meat if you live in the suburbs — here's why
Symptoms, which typically emerge two to six hours after eating meat, include hives, nausea, wheezing, low blood pressure and fatigue.
When is a banana best to eat? The health benefits of each color — including which has the most antioxidants
Americans, on average, eat nearly 27 pounds of fresh bananas each year, making the elongated berry the most commonly consumed fresh fruit in the US.
Colon cancer patients are 24 times more likely to die within 5 years if they had this habit before their diagnosis
Experts are anticipating nearly 53,000 US colorectal cancer deaths this year.
Common food may be responsible for more deaths a year than fentanyl: study
The researchers found that the risk of early death rises by nearly 3% for every 10% increase in calories.
3 common eye problems may indicate dementia years before a diagnosis
Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, impacting memory, language and reasoning — affects more than 6 million Americans and accounts for over 100,000 deaths each year.
Viral Korean diet promises to burn fat but maintain muscle in 4 weeks — here's how it works
If you're struggling to lose weight, you may need to switch gears.