Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne said he didn’t want his funeral to be a “mope-fest” — but instead a celebration of his life. More than a decade before his death at age 76 last week, the Black Sabbath icon divulged on wishes for his funeral when the time eventually came. In a Dear Ozzy column for The … Read more
It’s not such a fairy tale. With stress, smartphones, and bad nighttime habits, many of us are struggling to get the recommended six to nine hours of sleep each night. However, a rare condition causes some to doze for nearly an entire day for days on end. A rare condition called “sleeping beauty syndrome” causes some to … Read more
As if growing up in one of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods wasn’t hard enough, Darryl Hall was born with a rare condition that caused a foul odor to ooze from his pores as a teenager. “I was already getting bullied a lot in school just based off of how I looked and how my condition … Read more
A second man was pulled out of the water at the Playa Grande resort in Costa Rica — just moments after the “Cosby Show” alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while swimming at age 54. Costa Rican first responders treated a second person at the scene where the actor was declared dead Sunday, People reports. Paramedics received … Read more
A man with “boobs” due to a rare condition is raising funds to have them removed because he is too conscious to take his top off on dates. Thabo Methie, 31, was just 10 years old when he first started noticing he was developing breasts instead of pecks. Sporty Thabo says he was bullied at … Read more
Talk about a heavy lift. A 22-year-old Brazilian woman has a new lease on life after surgeons removed 22 pounds of excess tissue from her breasts in a grueling 10-hour operation. Thaynara Marcondes’ chest had ballooned to an extreme size in just a few months, triggered by a rare and debilitating condition recorded in only … Read more
Two individuals at the center of recent high-profile murder cases may have the same rare and concerning health condition. Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the murder of four University of Idaho students, and Luigi Mangione, accused of stalking and ambushing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, apparently have the same neurological condition known as visual snow … Read more
Blinded by the brew? Whether you’re a latte lover, a mocha monster or an espresso elitist — people have strong preferences when it comes to coffee. But what if we told you your choice of java wasn’t simply a matter of taste? A recent study suggests your choice of java is much more than a … Read more
The most painful battle of Venus Williams’ life wasn’t fought on the tennis court. For years, the seven-time tennis Grand Slam champion battled acute period pain, including debilitating cramping, nausea, and bleeding so intense that it caused persistent anemia. During training at Wimbledon in 2016, her symptoms were so severe that she was left immobilized … Read more
As if excess belly fat is not bad enough, researchers now say it brings a significantly higher risk of developing a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Researchers from King’s College London evaluated 25 different measurements of body fat and found that those related to the belly were most strongly linked to psoriasis, according to a study … Read more
Brad Pitt isn’t willing to risk death to share the big screen with Tom Cruise. At the “F1” premiere in Mexico City, Pitt, 61, revealed he has one major condition about doing another movie with Cruise, 62, over 30 years after they co-starred in “Interview with the Vampire.” Brad Pitt at the “F1” red carpet … Read more
A growing number of Ozempic and Mounjaro users have shared stark warnings after going blind while using GLP-1 drugs. Now a new study is bringing into focus the relationship between diabetic GLP-1 users and the elevated risk of age-related eye disease. But despite seemingly alarming numbers, a doctor explained to The Post why she doesn’t … Read more
As if urinary tract infections weren’t bad enough, a new report claims that a popular over-the-counter drug used to treat UTI symptoms has been linked to cancer concerns. UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting some 15 million women a year. Phenazopyridine, sold under brand names such as Azo and Uristat, is used … Read more
Miley Cyrus’ raspy voice is no accident. The Grammy winner, 32, revealed that her signature music sound is actually the result of having a vocal cord disorder called Reinke’s edema. In her May 21 interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Cyrus described the disorder as “abuse of the vocal cords.” Miley Cyrus performs at the … Read more
They’re trying to put the “cure” in manicure. Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Tech developed a smartphone app to screen for anemia using images of a person’s fingernail beds instead of the conventional blood test. Anemia, which is believed to affect over 2 billion people worldwide, occurs when someone does not have enough healthy … Read more
What’s in your gut might just break your heart — literally. For years, doctors have used body mass index (BMI) as the standard tool for measuring obesity and assessing a patient’s risk of developing heart failure. But new research suggests that a simple ratio involving your waistline may be an even better predictor. The best … Read more
Billy Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, is speaking out about her journey with endometriosis. Alexis, who has been married to the 75-year-old rock legend since 2015, struggled with debilitating symptoms, misdiagnoses and failed surgeries for years before later discovering that she was suffering from the frequently misunderstood condition in which tissue similar to the lining … Read more
For years, Ambrealle Brown was forced to put her dreams of becoming a nurse on hold due to a life-threatening kidney disease that left her temporarily incapacitated. Amid inner doubts about whether she would ever return to living a normal life, Brown’s mother stepped in and offered to donate her kidney. Doctors performed Louisiana’s first … Read more
Hannah Brown is getting candid on her health journey. The reality star, 30, revealed on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with a double uterus. During a conversation on Maria Menounos’ “Heal Squad” podcast, Brown detailed her condition, which is “present at birth in some women,” per the Mayo Clinic. The clinic noted that “in a … Read more
Sounds like treble. Some 50 million to 60 million Americans have experienced a ringing, buzzing or clicking in their ears that no one else hears, a frustrating condition known as tinnitus. An estimated 15% of tinnitus sufferers have a severe case that disturbs their sleep, mental health and daily routine. An estimated 50 million to … Read more