One of the reasons it can be difficult to spot a heart attack is because while some of the most common symptoms are well known, other early signs can vary and be easy to dismiss. TikToker user Nikki (@martyandnikki) was generally healthy when she had a heart attack at only 46. In a candid video, … Read more
As scientists continue to investigate the roots of autism, a generic cancer drug might hold the key. Leucovorin is prescribed to reduce the side effects of chemo. But in several studies conducted over the past 13 years, Dr. Richard Frye has compiled growing evidence that it can improve signs of autism, even leading nonverbal children … Read more
It’s all in the eyes. They say that eyes are a window into your soul — but research shows they might also serve as an early window into cognitive decline. A study published in Neurology suggests a simple vision test could detect Alzheimer’s a whopping 12 years before a diagnosis. The study suggests a simple … Read more
Money may not grow on trees — but Ozempic soon might. A team of enterprising University of Ottawa undergraduate students have unveiled a project that could revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry. Dubbed Phytogene, the project employs the Nicotiana benthamiana plant to make GLP-1 receptor agonists — the class of drugs to which the popular diabetes-turned-weight loss … Read more
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that afflicts roughly 6.7 million Americans — but scientists may have just found a way to reverse its effects by using a common herb in many products for hair loss. A new study published in the journal Antioxidants has identified carnosic acid — a compound found in rosemary and sage— as … Read more
In recent years, telehealth companies like Hims and Keeps have revolutionized access to hair loss treatments by offering online consultations and direct-to-door deliveries. Their nearly ubiquitous marketing campaigns — particularly on social media — have attracted a younger audience eager for quick solutions to thinning hair. But, for some customers, the convenience and relative affordability … Read more
Colon health is so chic right now. Rates of early-onset colorectal cancer are on the rise, with diagnoses before age 50 expected to double by 2030. Doctors have urged people to stay vigilant of symptoms and to undergo colonoscopies should they arise — and young people who’ve gotten their own colorectal cancer diagnoses are speaking … Read more
Fed-up patients facing astronomical medical bills are fighting back against hospitals and insurance companies with a secret weapon: artificial intelligence. Alicia Bittle gave birth to her youngest son in August, but rushed him to the emergency room just three weeks later after the infant developed a fever and respiratory illness. The stay-at-home mom and “trad wife” who raises her brood … Read more
Burping is often considered a “faux pas,” as it can be embarrassing and off-putting, especially in social situations. But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort. There is even a medical name for the condition: retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD), also known as “no burp syndrome.” The cricopharyngeus is … Read more
A broad coalition in New York is backing state legislation that would impose a first-in-the-nation cap on medical bills — aimed at hospitals that own or house outpatient clinics and charge higher rates than private practices. Under the “Fair Pricing Act”, patient billing costs would be capped at 150% of rates set by the federal … Read more
NYU Langone Health has once again been named the top comprehensive academic medical center in the country by the health care performance improvement company Vizient. The rankings, released Wednesday, measure annual performance across six key areas: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient centeredness and equity. “Recognitions like this further validate the quality that NYU Langone consistently … Read more
A gorgeous Thai swimsuit model developed rashes and blisters all over her face and body after she was given antibiotics she was allergic to — three times. “The pain was so bad that I really felt like I was going to die. It was intense. My entire body was burning and sore. There are no words … Read more
Location, location, location! Where you live in the US may affect your chances of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study from the University of Michigan and Dartmouth College finds. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, the researchers said, while millions more likely have symptoms but have not been formally diagnosed. The … Read more
This technology could be aah-mazing! Researchers in Iraq and Australia say they have developed a computer algorithm that can analyze the color of a person’s tongue to detect their medical condition in real-time — with 98% accuracy. “Typically, people with diabetes have a yellow tongue; cancer patients a purple tongue with a thick greasy coating; … Read more
Guardant Health said its blood test to detect a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum got an approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sending the company’s shares up 16% in premarket trading on Monday. The test, known as Shield, has been available in the U.S. as a laboratory-developed test (LDT) since … Read more
Four New York hospitals — three in NYC and one on Long Island — are among the top 20 medical centers in the nation, U.S. News & World Report announced Tuesday. Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health in Manhasset and NYU Langone Hospitals made the honor roll … Read more
The New York City Department of Health has scrapped a requirement that fetuses aborted at or after 24 weeks be considered “human remains” and sent to funeral homes for burial or cremation. The 24-week mark is generally considered the point of potential viability to survive early birth and until the rule change, it was mandatory … Read more
61% of American adults will likely have some type of cardiovascular disease in the next 30 years as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity become more common, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns. “We recognize that the landscape of cardiovascular health will change over the next three decades because of the coming tsunami of rising … Read more
Jewish doctors alarmed by “rampant” antisemitism and even violence at health-care institutions in the US have launched their own national advocacy group to combat the hatred in medicine. Thousands of medical professionals from across the country have joined the new American Jewish Medical Association to stand up for Jews, the group recently told The Post. “It’s fundamentally scary … Read more
Bronx mom Amanda Perez is hoping to sleep in on Sunday for Mother’s Day — but she knows that’s not likely with two boys under 2. Perez’s sons are 22 months apart, but her pregnancies were worlds apart. Her first one was “terrifying” because she was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a serious condition that’s responsible for … Read more