Is the bridge gonna have a monster-in-law on her hands? A woman with a medical condition was blasted by the groom’s mom ripped her for bringing her own food to a wedding, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. “She confronted me and said I was ’embarrassing the family,’” said the 36-year-old wedding guests of … Read more
Your medicine cabinet could be packing more than just cold and flu relief. A groundbreaking new study found that a widely available over-the-counter nasal spray may help healthy adults fend off COVID-19. The news comes amid a late-summer surge driving up cases across the country — including in New York City. A widely available over-the-counter … Read more
She’s a Whopper girl trapped in a tofu world — and it wasn’t by choice. Daisy Holstine was forced to go vegan earlier this year after developing a severe allergy to meat and dairy, seemingly overnight. “I was waking up with my eyes swollen shut,” the 36-year-old from Mountain Home, Arkansas, told The Post. “The … Read more
Tiny studs, big trouble? Parents itching to pierce their kids’ ears might want to put down the needle — a growing body of research suggests the popular practice could cost more than just a few tears. “Delay ear piercings in young girls,” Dr. Niha Qamar (@doctor._.q), a board-certified allergist and immunologist, said in a recent … Read more
Forget ghosts — what lurked in this house was far scarier. A Florida woman was hit with a barrage of mysterious symptoms soon after moving into her new home, starting with a simple headache and escalating into brain fog so severe she couldn’t remember entire conversations within hours. “I felt like I couldn’t think straight … Read more
You’ve been itching to avoid this antibiotic — maybe for no reason. Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by a Scottish bacteriologist. The medication has since become a common treatment for a range of bacterial infections, including strep throat, pneumonia, skin infections and certain urinary tract infections. But not everyone can tolerate penicillin. People allergic to … Read more
The life of an American woman suffering from a mysterious illness has been transformed ever since she left the US. Over the course of three years, Bee, who uses the diminutive moniker online, endured countless bouts of anaphylaxis, hives and stomach aches triggered by the sort of foods that most Americans love, including cheese, wheat … Read more
A young Lithuanian woman was struggling to conceive with her partner — a rare but shocking allergy was to blame for her infertility, according to a new case report in a medical journal. For the 29-year-old patient, four years of natural attempts and two rounds of IVF proved ineffective, stumping her doctors. Since she’s asthmatic … Read more
This tentative traveler drove fellow flyers nuts. After boarding an easyJet flight, content creator Dan Kelly, who posts on TikTok as @_maycontain, filmed his interaction with a flight attendant, whom he immediately pulled aside to note his severe nut allergies. Though the airline banned the sale of peanuts on its flights several years back, and … Read more
Allergic vaginitis ain’t nothing to sneeze that. If the sweltering heat wasn’t enough, New Yorkers can also look forward to a wave of pollen in July that’ll have you sneezing as you sweat. And — as bizarre as it sounds — those seasonal allergies can even affect women… down there. A wave of pollen in … Read more
Soak up the fun! There are many ways kids can have a blast this summer — swimming, playing in the park, fishing and going to the beach are just a few. Unfortunately, summer is also prime time for child injuries and illnesses. Here are six important precautions for keeping kids safe, including one thing I … Read more
The lawsuit was for “shellfish” reasons. Singapore Airlines is being sued by a New York doctor, who claims she suffered a “violent” allergic reaction to shrimp she was served on a flight from Germany to her hometown — despite warning staffers that she had a shellfish allergy. The severity of her condition reportedly prompted the … Read more
Various B12 gummy vitamin products have been recalled due to an undeclared peanut allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an announcement on Friday from Vita Warehouse Corp., the maker of the product that is distributed under the brand names Welby, Berkley Jensen, and VitaGlobe. The New York-based company confirmed to Fox News Digital that … Read more
The spotted lanternfly might be the least of your worries this summer. Experts are sounding the alarm about the Asian needle ant — a tiny but dangerous insect moving across the US whose sting can lead to severe and even deadly reactions. As Americans flock outdoors to soak up the sunshine, scientists are urging caution … Read more
Pore decisions, indeed. It’s no secret that young girls are obsessed with beauty — just look at the popularity of “get ready with me” videos on social media. In a survey last year, over three in four parents (76%) reported that their 7- to 17-year-old girls have a “skincare routine.” Young girls are spending big … Read more
Are you a sunrise soaper or a bedtime bather? It’s the ultimate hygiene debate — and Americans are deeply divided. A 2022 Sleep Foundation survey found that 42% of adults start their day with a refreshing rinse, while 25% wait to wash before hitting the hay. But according to Dr. Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer … Read more
Whatamess. A Texas man is suing Whataburger for an eye-popping amount, claiming that they served him onions despite his requests that they withhold them from his meal. Demery Ardell Wilson outlined his beef in a petition filed April 25 in Texas’ 269th Judicial District Court of Harris Count, Today.com reported. In it, the plaintiff accused … Read more
A revolutionary treatment for autoimmune diseases could be on the horizon. Twenty-four million to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue. There are over 80 types of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, lupus, and psoriasis. Current protocol treats these … Read more
” ’Til death do us part” could be sooner than expected, she feared. A UK teacher fears her honeymoon flight could be her last as an airline has allegedly vowed to continue serving nuts despite her deadly allergy. “I thought Qatar Airways would be more understanding and accommodating of the allergy,” Bethany Roads, 27, told … Read more
A mom suffered a horrific allergic reaction after living in a mold-riddled apartment that was so damp mushrooms started growing on the furniture. Joanna Hayes, 42, and her two-year-old daughter broke out in painful red rashes and blisters they believe are linked to the grim state of their home. They moved into the two-bedroom flat … Read more