Talk about an unlikely hero. Tapeworms are often the bane of the health world, from ill-advised use to achieve a slim waist to inflicting terrible neurological symptoms like headaches, confusion, seizures and death. Medication used for the little larvae could provide relief for a disease with debilitating pain and no cure that experts have deemed … Read more
Recent beach photos of actor Leonardo DiCaprio have reignited the “dad bod” debate — and raised questions about whether carrying a little extra weight around the middle can pose hidden health risks. The popular term generally describes a softer physique with extra weight around the midsection. While appearance alone isn’t an indicator of health, excess … Read more
Do GLP-1s curb drug and alcohol addiction? And if they do, can they also help curb crime, homelessness and even child abuse and neglect? A new $13 million clinical trial announced this week may start to answer these questions. With support from the Arnold Foundation, the Center for Addiction Science, Policy and Research (CASPR) and the Allegheny County Department … Read more
A costly jab. As more information is coming to light about one of the newest’s weight loss drug, the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System received reports of two deaths from bootleg versions of the medication. The products claimed to be the super-effective drug that’s nearing the end of clinical trials but has yet to be … Read more
A million-in-one chance for the “Million Dollar Baby”? Oscar-winner Hilary Swank recently announced she’s expecting her third baby later in December, adding to the growing list of women becoming pregnant during the transition to menopause. While the 52-year-old actress is hardly the last woman to carry a child while approaching “The Change,” an expert breaks … Read more
This is snot a joke. When you’re sick, trading bodily fluids may not be the best idea — and certainly, having trouble breathing through your nose can make sex tricky. But if you’re all stuffed up and don’t have any decongestant spray on hand, scientists found that some in-between-the-sheets action could clear out your nostrils … Read more
A Maryland man claims that a popular weight-loss drug caused his total vision loss, leaving him legally blind. Todd Engel, 63, was first prescribed Ozempic in 2023 to help manage his diabetes. The GLP-1 medication, which is approved to treat type 2 diabetes, is also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss. Approximately four months after … Read more
California’s affordability crisis has worsened over the past decade with skyrocketing gas prices, a housing and homelessness crunch, and other living costs on the rise — and what Californians are paying for health insurance is getting worse, too, according to new national data. The Golden State saw a staggering 45.8% jump in the amount of … Read more
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. In the latest wave of cancel culture, comedian Shane Gillis has been blasted for “slut-shaming” women’s workout clothing during his controversial SNL monologue last week. “I haven’t been to the … Read more
A new service offers anyone with a cool $5,000 the opportunity to harvest and freeze their immune cells at the youngest they’ll ever be again. The catch? No one can say how these cells will be useful in the future. Reservoir, which launched today, hopes to capture the imagination of folks obsessed with longevity. They … Read more
Fantasies inspired by the new movie “Wicker” are coming out of the woodwork. Experts say: Don’t bark up that tree. Since the trailer came out in July, women have been thirsting over the wicker Alexander Skarsgård — and the character’s stamina in the bedroom. Some women have even taken to the net to share some … Read more
Though national data shows that opioid use disorder (OUD) and deaths from overdose have been trending downward since 2023, new data suggests the opioid epidemic is far from over. Between 2022 to 2025, nearly 33% more people with an addiction to opioid drugs — which include morphine, heroin, pain relievers like oxycodone, and fentanyl — have … Read more
Doctors at one Long Island hospital are using ketamine treatments to fight clinical depression – a medicine one patient says works better and faster than decades on Prozac. Patients suffering from severe depression at Mather Hospital are taking an esketamine nasal spray called Spravato, which 66-year-ld Ellen Talmage said has changed her life in a … Read more
“Girl, where are you?!? U ok??!” That was the message one of Sabrina Bahsoon’s 800,000-plus TikTok followers left after the influencer, better known as “Tube Girl,” disappeared from social media for months. The 25-year-old Malaysian-born law school graduate, who shot to fame with dramatic, lip-sync performances filmed on the London Underground, wasn’t taking a planned … Read more
Now is around the time when flu season usually starts to pick up — except this year, cases have been rising since late summer. Some data shows current flu activity is similar to when flu activity peaks at the end of the year. But it’s still too early to tell whether this year’s flu will … Read more
A rare fungus found around the world kills up to 70% of the people it infects by liquifying the brain. Now, the CDC is sounding the alarm that cases of this infection have jumped four-fold in just two years. They warn there’s no federal tracking and surveillance of the disease. Experts are also unsure of … Read more
Zyn may have taken nicotine pouches mainstream, but we’ve come a long way since the brand popularized the “lip pillow.” When the company hit US shelves more than a decade ago, it helped kick open the door to a booming new market for tobacco alternatives. Now, everyone wants a piece of the pouch. Brands are … Read more
Researchers in Italy have discovered a potential association between the common erectile dysfunction drug Cialis (tadalafil) and muscle regeneration. The study, published in the journal Molecular Biology Reports, tested the drug on mouse muscle cells in a laboratory. Over a seven-day period, the researchers looked at how the drug affected muscle cell growth, survival and development. Tadalafil … Read more
About 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases are linked to inherited gene mutations, which is why doctors recommend all women complete a risk assessment by age 25 to determine if they should get further genetic testing for cancer-linked BRCA mutations. But women who got their genetic test results a while ago — before 2013 … Read more
Americans are spending more on health and wellness, research shows — and for some home gym enthusiasts, the cost can quickly climb into the thousands. A YouGov poll conducted in September 2026 found that 31% of Americans are spending more on health and wellness than a year ago, while 20% expect to spend more in … Read more