A woman was left peeing 40 times a day because of a chronic bladder condition. Melissa Frost, 31, started getting severe pain after going to the toilet at age 16. She started needing to pee almost twice an hour, 40 times a day, and was given antibiotics for a potential urinary tract infection (UTI) six … Read more
You’re going to want to keep an eye on this. The Food and Drug Administration warned Monday that GLP-1 drugs may raise the risk of a rare but serious condition that can lead to permanent blindness. The agency is ordering drugmakers to update safety labels on their popular weight-loss and diabetes treatments, alerting patients and … Read more
Madina Alam knew she should have stopped. But like many fit and healthy people during a workout, she figured she could push through the intensity of the pull-ups she was struggling to complete. Moments later, her body made the decision for her, as both of her arms began swelling to cartoonish, Popeye-like proportions. “It was … Read more
Older adults diagnosed with autism face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related movement disorders compared to the general population, according to a large new study published in the journal Autism. Researchers analyzed Medicare and Medicaid claims data covering nearly 57 million Americans aged 45 and older between 2017 and 2019. Individuals on the … Read more
Legendary “Star Trek” and “X-Men” actor Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at his home in LA following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He was 86. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that … Read more
Jalen Hurts is sidelined for the time being. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday that their star player was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emoboli, dangerous blood clots trapped in the leg veins and lungs. The quarterback will receive blood thinners and has been prohibited from playing football while undergoing treatment. Philadelphia Eagles … Read more
Surfers have long braved shark bites, reef scrapes, and the dreaded “surfer’s ear.” But now, aging wave-riders may be taking home a bizarre souvenir from years spent in the surf: strange, fatty growths bulging from their chests. Doctors have identified the unusual lumps, called “liposurfomas,” in longtime surfers, who appear to develop them after years … Read more
Time for a heart-to-heart. When we think of cardiovascular disease, we might associate conditions like irregular heartbeat or heart failure with plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries. It’s also widely known now that women and men experience different heart attack symptoms. However, an overlooked condition — especially in women — can raise the risk of … Read more
A mother is considering freezing her young daughter’s eggs after she started going through puberty at just 10 months old. Sophie Dumas was completely unaware that anything was unusual about her daughter, Sienna, until a health visitor noticed that the baby’s breast tissue appeared enlarged. The 41-year-old took her daughter to the doctor and the … Read more
For the third time since June, Lionel Richie is back in the hospital. Representatives for the “All Night Long” singer said he successfully underwent a “common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib).” This is a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat that can raise risk of blood clots and stroke. Richie is currently touring with Earth, Wind & … Read more
For generations, something troubling seemed to plague the men in John Ritter’s bloodline. “We always heard, ‘Oh those Ritters die of their first and last heart attack,’ ” Amy Yasbeck, the beloved comedian’s widow, told The Post. “[John’s dad] clutched his chest and fell over. He was 60-something years old.” Country music star Tex Ritter’s … Read more
An Orange County mom investigating the use of a pesticide in her community has claimed she developed intense itching after walking through an area where she alleges the product had recently been applied. It comes amid growing concerns over potential ties between their use and reports of rare cancers in the wealthy enclave of Ladera … Read more
To breathe easier, you might just need to laugh it off. More than 35 million Americans live with a chronic respiratory disease, making it harder to meet the demands of everyday life. Simple daily activities like walking, bathing and dressing can feel like breathing through a straw because of shortness of breath. Tiredness and lack … Read more
Despite all the love and care I put into my skin, I never gave much thought about my armpits — until, in February 2026, my underarm skin suddenly became itchy and irritated with a rough texture. As a longtime beauty editor, I treated my face and body to the best products and treatments, but my … Read more
What’s in a name? When it comes to medical conditions, the right moniker can mean the difference between a delayed diagnosis and an accurate one. Take polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), for example. Formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the condition affects 1 in 8 women of reproductive age worldwide. Experts recently renamed the … Read more
There’s a popular belief that weed can’t kill you. While it’s almost impossible to overdose on weed by itself, marijuana use can indirectly cause life-threatening complications. A 15-year-old learned this the hard way, a new case study reveals. His is one of only two recorded cases in teens in which “scromitting,” slang for cannabinoid hyperemesis … Read more
A mom who was told her dry eyes were just down to “genetics” was diagnosed with a chronic eye condition caused by 20 years of wearing makeup to bed. Sarah Koseki, 41, thought nothing of going to sleep with her eye makeup on, until five years ago, when her eyelid got stuck to her eye, … Read more
It’s proving to be way more than just a skinny jab. With millions of people of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, it’s becoming increasingly clear that their benefits extend well beyond weight loss and treating type 2 diabetes. Now, new research has found that it could be a game changer for people living with serious mental … Read more
It’s a medical domino effect no one could have seen coming. A 60-year-old man in Australia was suffering from stage four melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and it had spread to several other places including his liver and thigh bone. While he was in treatment, he had to undergo unrelated heart surgery — … Read more
They treated it like a plane-ground. A cross-Canada flight had to be canceled after a misbehaving tot refused to fasten their seat belt, stranding the passengers until the following day. The ludicrous incident occurred on Thursday, Aug. 6, after Porter Airlines flight PD444 had departed the terminal at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in British Columbia … Read more