October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of the devastating disease and promote early detection through screenings. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at NYU Langone Health and best-selling author of “All in Her Head,” shared with us everything you need to know about breast … Read more
You can’t wriggle your way out of obesity. Doctors on YouTube have warned viewers that tapeworm egg pills are being sold on the dark web as a quick-fix weight loss solution — putting consumers at risk of serious illness and potentially death. The parasites are known to make a home in the human gut after … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a letter released Saturday that summarizes her medical history and status. Dr. Joshua Simmons, a U.S. Army colonel and physician to the vice president, wrote that Harris, 59, maintains a healthy, active lifestyle and that … Read more
She’s giving her TikTok followers the 4-1-1 on four bad habits to avoid. Dr. Jess Andrade, a sports medicine specialist and pediatrics doctor in Massachusetts, is sharing the four activities she won’t do — vape, pull an all-nighter, exercise for less than 150 minutes a week and consume too many artificial ingredients and preservatives. Vaping Bronchiolitis obliterans, … Read more
A nurse has claimed that this is the “hottest” hangover tip to exist — but a doctor disagrees with her assertions. TikTok user Rory Uphold took to the platform to share the “hottest” hangover tip from her sister, who works as a nurse. “Drink a Coke. It’s high in phosphorus,” Rory’s sister said, referring to … Read more
Queen Camilla’s son was told “f–k off” when he asked for Ozempic. Tom Parker Bowles, 49, spoke about his desire to obtain Hollywood’s most sought-after weight loss drug, used to treat diabetes when he realized he was “getting too fat,” and his doctor’s reaction to his request. Ozempic is not licensed in the U.K. for weight … Read more
It’s literally her No. 1 rule. Houston-based OBGYN Emma Qureshey took to TikTok on Wednesday to share the three things she would never do in the interest of gynecological health — pee in the shower, treat a vaginal infection with garlic cloves or yogurt and ignore bothersome symptoms. She imparts, “The first thing I would … Read more
Quad almighty! Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing the exercise he believes will help you live longer — squats. “If there’s one exercise you should try to do consistently, I would make it squats,” Pappas captioned a Wednesday TikTok. “Don’t skip leg days, and you might just … Read more
Be still your heart — we’re heading into holiday heart syndrome season, the time of year when binging and boozing at boisterous bashes can leave your heart racing. While heart palpitations can be “startling and very unsettling,” a Georgia-based heart surgeon assures that they are very rarely dangerous or life-threatening. “Normally the palpitations are brought … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the benefits of daylight savings. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, the same conversation erupts every year in my family when daylight savings rolls around. I love daylight savings, but they continue to come up with reasons why it’s not necessary. I am after … Read more
Here’s a gut check — new research reports that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut. A study led by Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that damage to the lining of the upper GI tract from stomach ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux, may increase Parkinson’s risk by 76%. … Read more
Talk about an organ-ic diet. Dr. Joseph Salhab, also known as @thestomachdoc on TikTok, is revealing his six must-have foods for ultimate liver function — avocados, olive oil, oily fish, nuts, green tea and coffee. The Florida-based gastroenterologist frequently shares the details of his diet with his 1.7 million TikTok followers to inspire them to adopt gut- and … Read more
Chill out! Dr. Nicole Van Groningen, an internal medicine physician based in Los Angeles, is sharing her No. 1 tip for managing your “winter arc” goals — limit the number of goals. TikTok users are using the winter arc, which began Tuesday and runs to the end of the year, as a time of transformational … Read more
One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in August and would be the third person to plead … Read more
No need to rack your brain for a way to stop your racing thoughts. Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California, suggests deep breathing to slow down fast, relentless thinking. “Four seconds in, hold it for a second and a half. Eight seconds out, hold it for a second and … Read more
Nothing stops a runner in their tracks like a throbbing knee or an aching shin. Most runners have experienced pain at one time or another, typically from trying to do too much without a proper training base. In the run-up to the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, we talked with Dr. Mark … Read more
If she could turn back time, here’s what she would do. Dr. Florence Comite, a Manhattan precision medicine doctor who specializes in boosting lifespan, is revealing the Top 3 healthy habits she wished she had prioritized in her 20s to stem the tide of aging. In a new interview with MindBodyGreen, Comite advises getting sufficient deep … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. He’s airing out your dirty laundry. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing the three laundry mistakes that may be harming your skin. He advises against wearing clothes that you haven’t washed, using fabric softener and … Read more
Rates of colon cancer among young people have been steadily rising over the past three decades, even as diagnoses among older people decline. A staggering 20% of colorectal cancer cases in 2019 were discovered in people younger than 55, up from 11% in 1995. Alarmingly, this younger demographic tends to be diagnosed in the disease’s … Read more
He wants to turn Gen X into Gen ZZZ. Dr. Terry Simpson, a boomer-aged surgeon based in California, is sharing three changes Gen Xers should make for better sleep — invest in a good mattress, have a filling dinner and orgasm before bed. Experts recommend adults get seven to nine hours of slumber every night. Poor sleep has … Read more