In late 2022, as the fentanyl drug overdose epidemic raged across America, police officers making street busts of the synthetic opioid began experiencing what they believed were “life-threatening” reactions. In Florida, an officer lost consciousness after touching a powder she thought was fentanyl. She felt “light-headed … I was choking. I couldn’t breathe,” the officer … Read more
Hot girls, beware this cautionary tail. Booming butt bombs — flatulence, toots, poots, farts — are the pungent, piercing byproducts of Brazilian bikini waxes, warns one red-cheeked bombshell this summer. “If you are going to get a Brazilian wax. If your backside is about to get the hair ripped out, and you’re going to be as smooth … Read more
The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets less sleep overall. At home he averages seven hours. The first night away — with or without earplugs and regardless of the bed’s quality — his smartwatch tells him he … Read more
Talk about losing face. By now, people are well aware of “Ozempic face,” the phenomenon in which people on GLP-1 medications notice saggy skin, sunken eyes and gaunt cheeks. Now, “temporal wasting” is the latest side effect that prematurely ages weight loss drug users, and has doctors concerned. Along with “Ozempic face,” another side effect … Read more
This medical mishap is no laughing matter. Comedian Hannah Berner, 34, has revealed that after getting injections for jaw tension, she woke up to an unpleasant surprise: She couldn’t smile. Not because she was sad — she just physically could not pull he mouth into a grin. “Like joy, laughter is my life. That’s all … Read more
Earlier this month, an Illinois woman named Lily woke up with a sore on her lip and thought she’d just been chewing it in her sleep. By the time she went to bed that night, her entire lip had ballooned. After going to the hospital, she learned she was actually suffering from a life-threatening complication … Read more
In 2024, a tech bro predicted that “AI girlfriends” would create a $1 billion business — and it seems that youth are busy building on that dark prophecy. New research suggests Generation Alpha boys would rather have a robo-girlfriend than risk rejection and the formative challenges of an IRL relationship. The study, conducted by Male … Read more
Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more
The nerve! Pregnant women are typically advised that they might experience fatigue, morning sickness, heartburn and aches during their 40-week journey. There’s also a stealth side effect that can sneak up on expecting moms, leaving them with searing pain in their hands, tingling fingertips and weakness in their wrists. Yes, your breasts and feet ache. … Read more
Summer is right around the corner — and if that alone isn’t enough to get you back in the gym, this just might. A new study from Pennsylvania State University suggests that working on your six-pack may strengthen your core and give your brain a boost. “Our research explains how just moving around might serve … Read more
It was a glow-up gone gray. Los Angeles-based nurse and content creator Nini B recently went under the knife to lower her hairline, but she came out of the procedure with an unexpected side effect that left even her surgeon stunned. Gray hair. Nini said she has always been “aware” of her looks — particularly … Read more
A small, red “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its ability to make lemons taste like lemonade — and for helping some cancer patients cope with an unpleasant side effect of treatment. For many chemotherapy patients, “chemo mouth” can make food taste metallic, bland, or spoiled — leading to weight loss, poor nutrition, and reduced motivation to … Read more
The exploding popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy is often hailed as a public health triumph, but one potential side effect may be flying under the radar. The risk of divorce increases as weight drops, according to historical data from bariatric surgery patients. Some experts believe that the same pattern could occur as … Read more
Holy weight loss, Batman! Spend enough time scrolling through keto-diet or weight-loss Reddit threads and you’re bound to come across the “whoosh” — an effect that many dieters explain as a sudden but significant drop in pounds. Doctors and nutrition experts have debunked the concept before, though the whoosh effect is not altogether flim-flam. Still, … Read more
When a teen girl recently posted on TikTok about the “pros and cons of birth control,” almost 120,000 people hit the “like” button. Of the pros, the girl said her birth control made her period disappear and referenced its “99%” success rate at preventing pregnancy. Of the cons, she said it’s made her constantly bloated … Read more
After being on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for several years, 45-year-old Miguel Anda noticed a common but less-than-aesthetically pleasing side effect — smaller testicles. While he wasn’t initially self-conscious about it, he eventually decided that the family jewels should match the rest of his package. “I use the word insecurity because I feel like… when … Read more
Starting today, California is taking a stand against thirdhand smoke. While most people are well aware of the health threat of secondhand smoke — what you inhale from someone smoking a cigarette nearby — “thirdhand smoke” is much less discussed. But it may actually be more toxic. It can certainly have a very real effect … Read more
Trudging through the snow might not sound like your idea of a good time, but a surprising study suggests you might want to grab your scarf and lace up your boots. Researchers in Poland and the UK found that walking in the snow can have an unexpected effect on your mental health — and even … Read more
The weather outside is frightful — and so are certain snow-related activities. Many of us enjoy waking up to a fresh blanket of snow, at least until we have to bust out the shovels to get out of our homes. But while clearing sidewalks and driveways is an essential part of the season, a winter … Read more
New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might trigger more than just a slimmer waistline. Many users have reported digestive issues while taking the medications, including nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea, along with headaches, fatigue and changes to the skin. Now, scientists are warning of another potential side effect — and it could … Read more