It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as … 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. Following biohacker Bryan Johnson’s social media admission that his girlfriend’s vagina is absolutely elite, many are curious about what makes someone’s privates top-tier and how to revamp theirs accordingly. “100/100 … Read more
“Patient zero” isn’t exactly the title you want attached to your travel itinerary. But that’s the grim distinction Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord now holds after authorities identified him as the first case in a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship. The 70-year-old birdwatcher and his wife, Mirjam Schilperoord, 69, had toured an Argentinian … Read more
A little sunburn and seasickness might be the least of your worries once you set sail on that dream cruise. More than 150 people, including 17 Americans, are currently confined to their cabins aboard a luxury cruise ship amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has left them stranded off the coast of West Africa. At … Read more
Bryan Johnson has never shied away from sharing, but the famed biohacker crossed a new rubicon of TMI this week. While mere plebeians may boast about their partner’s emotional intelligence, running ability or musical talent, Johnson is out here publicly praising the top-tier quality of his girlfriend Kate Tolo’s privates. The revelation train began when … Read more
It’s time to start trusting your gut — at least when it comes to staying young and living longer. Research has shown that the gut microbiomes of healthy older people — including those in their 90s over age 100 — often resemble those of people who are decades younger. But your gut microbiome isn’t just … Read more
Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic! You’ve heard of “Ozempic butt,” “Ozempic fingers,” “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic teeth” — now, there’s a new term to add to the GLP-1 lexicon: “Ozempic breath.” Bad breath is a common side effect of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic because they slow digestion, causing food to linger and … Read more
Mark Mongiardo can get drunk really easily — and it’s not because he’s a lightweight. In fact, the 43-year-old dad gave up alcohol entirely in 2018, but he can still get buzzed, tipsy and even fully inebriated without a sip of booze. And while that might seem like it makes for a cheap night out … Read more
Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. But new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption. The findings raise questions about the long-term biological effects of widely used sugar substitutes, particularly as consumption … Read more
We’re flush with drugs — but they’ve lost their edge. An antibiotic-resistant superbug responsible for bad diarrhea and fever symptoms has been on the rise in the US since at least 2023, according to explosive new data detailed by the CDC. Shigella infections were once easily zapped by antibiotics like azithromycin and ciprofloxacin, but the CDC … Read more
A deadly vaccine-preventable disease is making a comeback. A highly contagious and fast-moving infection that primarily affects children under five years of age is back, as fewer babies get vaccinated year after year. And doctors who have been trained in the past 40 years have never seen a case before. As vaccinations rates among children … Read more
Back away from the broom. New research suggests that bringing more grime into your home might actually help your kids’ asthma and allergies, especially if you live in the city. But it’s not just any dust or dirt — you’ll have to venture into the great outdoors for this one. Kids exposed to a wider … Read more
Looking to fix your problems in the blink of an eye? Spraying an acid onto your peepers isn’t exactly intuitive. But it might be just the thing you need to keep yourself free of styes and eye infections. Skincare influencers have been overflowing with praise for an acid spray that’s mild enough to apply to the … Read more
One of humanity’s oldest and deadliest killers is staging a modern-day comeback. The so-called “white plague” reclaimed its title as the world’s deadliest infectious disease in 2023, after being briefly overtaken by COVID-19 during the first three years of the pandemic. And the US isn’t immune. While the country still has one of the lowest … Read more
There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid your body of a portion of that plastic. Probiotic foods — those teeming with beneficial lactic acid bacteria — have been used for … Read more
Forget bedbugs and cockroaches — NYC is battling “superbugs” that can’t easily be quashed. Candida auris, for one, survives on surfaces even after cleaning, frequently evades standard antifungal treatments and can trigger fatal bloodstream infections. New York has seen a steady increase in Candida auris cases since the state officially detected the dangerous fungus in … Read more
A dangerous dinner party left a young cancer survivor hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening illness. After sharing a meal with friends last month, 24-year-old Trinity Peterson-Mayes found herself unable to swallow, speak or move. “Slowly, over the course of 24 hours, I went from not being able to chug water to not being able to … Read more
Are you compromising your undercarriage? TikTok influencers are raving about what they say is an ideal natural lubricant, but experts warn that it can actually wreak havoc on your vaginal microbiome. And if you’re trying to avoid pregnancy and STDs, beware — it can make condoms less effective, too. An OBGYN is warning against what’s … Read more
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while long-term loss is typically one … Read more
This scuttlebutt is bad news for butts. Flying with Southwest Airlines could mean flying with the spills, fluids, flakes and grime left by the guy who sat in the seat right before you, per alarming claims that the company is planning to only clean “premium seats” between flights. Chris Click, a safety chair for the … Read more