A family of a little girl with condition dubbed ‘childhood dementia’ are raising $6 million to get treatment approved by the FDA — after she was diagnosed when they spotted a child with the same strong eyebrows on TikTok. Morgan Rachal, 30, was over the moon when doctors told her that her daughter, Lydia, now … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans who’ve shared their mental health struggles said the person they turned to wasn’t able to help them cope. When life gets overwhelming, nearly half of Americans do what comes naturally: they turn to friends and family for support, a poll of 2,000 adults found. However, 32 percent didn’t get the outcome they … Read more
Does “nature’s Ozempic” exist? One protein-packed product may be worthy of the title, as research suggests that consuming it before certain meals could mimic the effects of the popular slimming drug. Eating one type of food could result in similar effects as Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Siam – stock.adobe.com While it’s not quite … Read more
Late-night cravings aren’t the only thing DoorDash can help with. Starting this week, women can order a first-of-its-kind, at-home swab test for three common sexually transmitted infections and have it delivered straight to their door. The Visby Medical test is said to produce lab-accurate results in just 30 minutes — no doctors, long waits or … Read more
While gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications. Studies show that men have higher acid exposure and are nearly twice as likely to develop Barrett’s esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer if left untreated. Esophageal cancer is up to nine times more common in men, … Read more
You are what you eat — and it could come back to haunt you. Colorectal cancer had long been considered a disease that primarily affects older adults, but cases in people under 55 have been steadily increasing since the ’90s. New research suggests that certain foods may be fueling this alarming rise in young women … Read more
First comes love, then marriage, but a baby carriage isn’t always next or guaranteed. So it was for Katharine Losavio, a 36-year-old healthcare administrator from Manhattan who wed in 2022. Then, days before their first wedding anniversary, Losavio learned she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma, an aggressive cancer affecting the lymphatic system. While more than half of … Read more
Trying to conceive is not always, ahem, a straight shot. A diagnosis like polycystic ovary syndrome can throw even more curveballs into the mix, but there’s increasing hope for women attempting to have a baby with this medical condition. As Dr. Shaun C. Williams, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, in Norwalk, Conn., described … Read more
This biohacking center is taking “work smarter, not harder” to a whole new level. At Upgrade Labs, members trade dumbbells for data, using cutting-edge technology and AI to tailor every rep, sprint and recovery period to their unique biology — delivering huge gains with half the grind. “Our goal is to have people come in … Read more
Two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned top marks for patient safety — while six are barely making the grade, a new watchdog report card shows. Hospitals overseen by NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health, as well as Mount Sinai Queens, among others, received an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group on Thursday. Nearly 3,000 … Read more
You’ve heard the old trick about picturing the audience in their underwear to calm stage fright… but what if you were stripped down to your skivvies too? On Tuesday night, four standout comedians did exactly that, performing not on a stage but on the steps of a sauna at one of the city’s buzziest bathhouses, … Read more
Yes, you really do deserve sweet treats every day, all day. A new study has found one in three Americans reward themselves with something sweet more than once per day — and 46% crave sweets by noon. That’s according to a new poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, where 47% said only something sweet can satisfy … Read more
Perhaps it’s time to dust off your shelf-care routine. Around 80 million Americans — about one-quarter of adults and nearly 20% of children — suffer from seasonal allergies. These spring snifflers experience a reaction to airborne substances such as pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. Unfortunately, it’s possible to endure year-round nasal congestion, coughing and … Read more
You are getting very… chilly. One study suggests a surprising new method for treating one of the most uncomfortable signs of menopause — one that affects 85% of women. And its one that doesn’t involve any patches, pills or creams. Older women may be looking for alternative, nonhormonal treatments for hot flashes and night sweats. … Read more
Paris Jackson has been clean and sober for nearly six years — but some side effects of drug use leave a permanent mark. Michael Jackson’s daughter recently took to TikTok to reveal the issue that’s still plaguing her years later, warning viewers: “That is umm … what you think it’s from. Don’t do drugs, kids.” … Read more
More than just the “baby blues“, the severe low moods and anxious thoughts of postpartum depression (PPD) affect one in eight women after giving birth — including actress Jennifer Lawrence. Until recently, PPD has often been treated much like other forms of depression, with antidepressants, therapy and lifestyle changes — which can all take quite … Read more
Certain bitter plant compounds — the kind found naturally in cocoa, apples, berries and red wine — may temporarily boost memory by activating the brain’s internal “alarm system,” a new study suggests. Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan found that when mice consumed flavanols — plant-based compounds known for their antioxidant properties — their … Read more
Talk about brain drain. We know that a bad night’s sleep can leave us groggy, grumpy and unable to focus, which can affect our judgment and productivity. It turns out that restlessness fueled by a few poor habits can also accelerate brain aging by several months, new research reports. A new study suggests that five … Read more
Chronic kidney disease has been named the ninth leading cause of global death. Record numbers of men and women are currently estimated to have reduced kidney function, according to new research following a study published in the journal The Lancet. Researchers at NYU Langone Health, the University of Glasgow, and the Institute for Health Metrics … Read more
A new study reveals that the foundation of solid sleep may rest on four core habits. Over 31 days, roughly 39,000 healthy adults participated in what a team of international researchers dubbed the “Core Four Challenge.” The objective of the study was to determine the combined impact of four circadian-aligning behaviors on sleep quality and … Read more