Women are at greater risk of severe health complications because of what’s been dubbed the “gender pain gap” – an issue that often leaves them under-diagnosed and under-treated, and one that the Australian Federal Government has vowed to fight. Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney, will lead the newly developed National Women’s … Read more
Some doctors are warning against using a drug intended to treat Type 2 diabetes for weight loss after some patients said it helped them shed a few pounds. Approved by the FDA in 2017, the diabetes treatment sold under the name Ozempic helps lower blood sugar, but many patients prescribed the medication reported weight loss … Read more
This speed freak of nature’s drug use was quite X-cessive. A UK man likely set a new a narcotics world record after he consumed 40,000 ecstasy tablets over nearly a decade — and lived to tell the tale. The extreme drug binge was originally documented in 2006, but is currently blowing up online after MDMA … Read more
It’s a triple threat. After years of isolating and masking, influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all hitting harder and earlier this cold season in a phenomenon that’s been dubbed a “tripledemic.” During Thanksgiving week, roughly 20,000 Americans were hospitalized with the flu, the most for that week in more than 10 years, … Read more
Jessie Sanders said when she started experiencing debilitating abdominal pain more than five years ago, doctors blamed her symptoms on UTIs, severe cramps, hormonal changes and endometriosis. Then, over Thanksgiving break in 2021, the San Diego State University student was plunged into a bout of pain so severe she went to the emergency room. There, … Read more
One in four seniors would rather go a summer without air conditioning than visit the doctor, according to new research. Some 2,000 Americans 64 and older were surveyed about unpleasant experiences more desirable than a doctor’s appointment. Around a third said they would prefer to let their spouse make all decisions in the home for … Read more
It was the most-coveted commodity in Australia over the course of the pandemic – but an expert known as the ‘Butt Doctor’ has revealed why he’s not a fan of toilet paper, saying that wiping “too vigorously” after doing a poo can lead to a lot of issues. Queensland, Australia-based colorectal surgeon Bradley Morris – … Read more
One of the oldest contestants on “The Amazing Race,” Donald Anthony St. Claire, died at his Northern California home at the age of 87, The Post can confirm. St. Claire, a renowned doctor and “true renaissance man,” passed away Aug. 31, according to his online obituary. His son, Greg, told TMZ in a story posted … Read more
She was like any other healthy 23-year-old girl until she began suffering from debilitating chest pain and fainting spells that left her homebound. Alicia Fairclough, from Liverpool, England, said doctors assured her the symptoms, which lasted 8 months, were due to a previous kidney infection. However, the ex-professional dancer and dance teacher insisted on having … Read more
Being neurotic may be a stress-inducing symptom of high blood pressure, a new study suggests. Neuroticism, or the personality trait that yields negative emotions that torpedo into stress, fear, anger, anxiety and depression, can be associated with high diastolic blood pressure, a new study published in the journal General Psychiatry reports. High blood pressure can lead … Read more
Her body’s so sick — no believes she’s on track to becoming a doctor. A fever-inducing med student named Jasmin has social media saying “Ahh” in shock, with her flawless face and hot physique leaving many people stunned that she’s pursuing a medical degree. “If I got $1 every time they tell me I don’t … Read more
Her lips won’t lie. A Bulgarian woman who claims to have the world’s biggest lips says that she is planning for more work — but this time it’s for her chin. Andrea Ivanova revealed that has had nearly 32 different procedures, costing her almost $9,000, to make her look like a living Bratz doll — and … Read more
Sharon Stone revealed Tuesday that her doctors found a “large fibroid tumor” after she was misdiagnosed and given the wrong treatment. Now, she’s urging women to always seek a second medical opinion. The “Basic Instinct” star wrote on Instagram that she was treated for a “double epidural” but was still in considerable pain, so she … Read more
A doctor is leaving a lasting impression on social media — and not just because of her medical degree. Dr. Medina Culver, a family medicine doc based in Las Vegas, shared with her 100,000-plus Instagram followers snaps of her at 16 and now, showing off her incredible “glow up.” In the series of photographs, the … Read more
One day in 2020, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler found himself standing in the kitchen zoning out as his twin teenage daughters filled him in on their day. He was too busy anxiously refreshing his TikTok feed to see how many views his latest video was getting to listen to them. “[I was] a digital deadbeat … Read more
An apple a day must be the secret to this doctor’s longevity. A 100-year-old Ohio man set the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest working doctor — who’s on his way to becoming a TikTok star. Dr. Howard Tucker earned the title in Feb. 2021, when he was 98 years and 231 days … Read more
CNN — Covid-19 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of developing severe illness and could benefit most from the Covid-19 treatment Paxlovid – but there’s a catch. Paxlovid can have dangerous interactions with some of the most common medications for cardiovascular disease, including certain statins and heart failure therapies, … Read more
A New England Journal of Medicine study suggests colonoscopies aren’t as helpful as many had hoped. But health experts say the new study doesn’t change how doctors should think about colonoscopies. The Preventive Services Task Force recommends all adults 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. For more than 20 years, American adults have … Read more
As a Type 1 diabetic whose blood sugar falls below the “normal” threshold on a fairly frequent basis, I can speak firsthand to the dizziness, physical weakness and confusion prompted by hypoglycemia, and I can also speak to the importance of having food and drink items on hand to quickly boost my blood glucose levels. … Read more
A woman with multiple sclerosis said she was misdiagnosed for 13 years, and was told by doctors that she should ‘exercise’ or make herself a ‘mixed drink’ to help her severe pain. Lindsay Cohen Karp, 39, a children’s book author from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, said she was plagued with ‘debilitating fatigue, mobility issues, and pain’ for … Read more