The wait may finally be over for millions of women. A new test which uses a saliva sample may make detecting a serious reproductive condition a much easier and less invasive process. The technique could also provide results faster, meaning earlier diagnosis as well as better treatment and care. A saliva test could be a … Read more
Maria Kang built her career around fitness, healthy eating and helping other moms prioritize wellness. But despite believing she had done “everything right,” the California mother of three was blindsided by colon cancer. Kang, now 46, said the diagnosis completely reshaped her understanding of what it means to be healthy. She became an internet sensation in … Read more
Little kids get a lollipop for going to the doctor — shouldn’t grown-ups also get a little treat for staying on top of their health? That’s the concept behind a new health platform and clinic launching in New York City this month: Get the tedious checkups done, stay active and eat healthy — and get … Read more
A study of World Trade Center responders found that PTSD is associated with molecular changes linked to accelerated biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease. The study, led by Stony Brook University in New York, could offer new clues to the long-term physical health effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. The researchers tested blood samples from … Read more
A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness currently spreading across the United States can be traced back to a 1958 case involving a young boy on a farm. The disease, known as Powassan virus, was named for the Ontario town near where it was first discovered. At the time of his death, Lincoln Byers, a 4-year-old living … Read more
Talk about a sticky situation. There are many culprits that can change the smell of urine, such as asparagus or Brussels sprouts, which can cause a rotten-egg smell, or a fishy odor due to an STI. Oftentimes, health conditions are the cause of unusual smelling pee breaks, including ‘maple syrup urine disease’ (MSUD), a potentially … Read more
Heart problems aren’t only for the old. Nearly 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 are living with heart failure — yet many don’t know they have it thanks to the silent symptoms that accompany this chronic condition. 32-year-old Alex Balmes experienced that firsthand after ignoring several symptoms that ultimately led to organ failure. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is in her early 30s and in a long-term relationship with a young man nine years younger. While they get along well and are starting to talk about marriage, I see things she doesn’t. I think the age gap will be an issue later, but more than that, I don’t believe … Read more
Snowflake disease is no laughing matter. While the term “snowflake” has been used to mock a fragile person who melts easily, it’s also a nickname for a rare neuromuscular disease. The condition causes the body to break down and become weak — and treatment is difficult as it becomes more complicated over the years. Myasthenia … Read more
Cody Carroll was a healthy toddler when he started struggling with recurring ear infections and hearing loss at the age of two. He was given hearing aids. But his mother, Georgia Nonas, was concerned when she noticed other issues. Cody had started to speak, but then became mute. While Cody was diagnosed with autism, his … Read more
Lunch ladies are getting a MAHA makeover. The Food and Drug Administration’s $17 million pilot program aimed at helping schools serve MAHA-approved meals to students is up and running — and already reportedly seeing results. FDA Administrator Marty Makary told The Post that nationwide, up to 70% of children’s diets now come from ultra-processed foods, … Read more
Canadian psychologist and commentator Jordan Peterson has been battling a recurrence of akathisia, a neurological condition that causes restlessness and mental distress. His daughter, Mikhaila, posted an emotional video to social media over the weekend, disclosing that the polarizing author’s symptoms started after he was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) last August from … Read more
A TikToker in Mexico thought her cough that wouldn’t go away was just a reaction to the changing weather. Instead, it was her own nose ring, lodged deep within her lungs. The 26-year-old, Monica Deyanira Cabrera Barajas, recently went viral on TikTok, amassing 4.7 million views after revealing the freak medical accident. In videos, she shared … Read more
Most people go through life dreading a serious diagnosis and surgery. I spent my formative years begging for both. At 30, while my peers were advancing their careers and growing their families, I couldn’t shower without vomiting from the strain it put on my body. I couldn’t pull up my underwear or tie my shoes … Read more
Not all that glitters is gold. Actually, the stuff lining the bottom of your craft drawer is likely bronze — and potentially deadly. Considering how difficult it is to clean glitter out of a rug, it’s no stretch to imagine the challenge of removing it from the lungs. But that’s exactly the kind of task a … Read more
Christina Applegate is candidly revealing the horrific reality of living with the multiple sclerosis (MS) in her new memoir. The Emmy Award-winning actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in June 2021 at the age of 49 and shared the life-altering news with fans two months later. “I wish I could say that I … Read more
Almost every American has some degree of metabolic dysfunction — at least that’s what President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general would say. Dr. Casey Means, a graduate of the Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor,” putting her health views under a … Read more
Tennis champion Venus Williams and musicians Halsey and Solange Knowles have one big thing in common — and it’s not just their positions at the top of the celebrity food chain. Despite the physical demands of their careers, all three have been vocal about receiving the same autoimmune disorder diagnosis and the fatigue and joint … Read more
Start your timers. A sweeping new international study found that doing a simple physical activity for just five minutes a day could help millions live longer, preventing an estimated 1 in 10 deaths. That daily habit could pack a big punch in the US, where a rising number of early and middle-aged Americans are dying … Read more
Your medication might start tattling on you if you skip a dose. Scientists at MIT have developed a groundbreaking smart pill that can wirelessly report the moment it’s been swallowed, giving doctors a way to monitor whether patients are taking their prescriptions on schedule. It may sound simple, but the stakes are high. Studies show … Read more