health care

What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illness

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What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illness

Almost every American has some degree of metabolic dysfunction — at least that’s what President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general would say. Dr. Casey Means, a graduate of the Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor,” putting her health views under a … Read more

Alabama’s ‘pretty cool’ plan for maternity care robots is criticized as ‘dystopian horror story’

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Alabama’s ‘pretty cool’ plan for maternity care robots is criticized as ‘dystopian horror story’

It sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but Alabama officials’ plan to use robots to improve care for rural pregnant women and their babies is real. During a January White House roundtable touting the first grants to states under a new $50 billion rural health fund, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator … Read more

These NYC-area hospitals aced patient safety in new rankings — see which ones nearly flunked

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These NYC-area hospitals aced patient safety in new rankings — see which ones nearly flunked

Two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned top marks for patient safety — while six are barely making the grade, a new watchdog report card shows. Hospitals overseen by NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health, as well as Mount Sinai Queens, among others, received an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group on Thursday. Nearly 3,000 … Read more

Paralyzed man walks again thanks to experimental drug trial

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Paralyzed man walks again thanks to experimental drug trial

An experimental drug could help to improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.  NVG-291, an injectable peptide, has been tested in a phase 2 trial with eligible patients — some of whom noted remarkable outcomes. Larry Williams, a trial participant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shared with Fox News Digital that he’s been able to walk again after an … Read more

NYC’s NYU Langone tops major health care ranking for fourth year in a row

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NYC’s NYU Langone tops major health care ranking for fourth year in a row

New York City hospitals have once again earned top spots in national health care rankings, with NYU Langone Health earning number one recognition as a “comprehensive academic medical center” for the fourth year in a row. Vizient, a health care improvement company, announced its rankings in several categories in Las Vegas this week. Langone’s Brooklyn … Read more

Exclusive | Long Island mom moonlights as Olympian and champion race walker — and is hoping for glory at world games

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Exclusive | Long Island mom moonlights as Olympian and champion race walker — and is hoping for glory at world games

Good luck walking a mile in her shoes. An overachieving Long Island mom of two who has won nearly 50 national race walking titles and made two trips to the Olympics is gearing up for more glory at the sport’s world championships in Tokyo this month. “I just want to race and enjoy. There’s always … Read more

Dr. Oz touts $200B investment in Medicaid: ‘I’m trying to save this beautiful program’

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Dr. Oz touts 0B investment in Medicaid: ‘I’m trying to save this beautiful program’

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz says the Trump administration plans to invest more than $200 billion “more dollars” into Medicaid following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”  “I’m trying to save this beautiful program, this noble effort, to help folks, giving them a hand up,” Oz told … Read more

Stop obsessing over protein goals — the latest health craze — and just enjoy your food

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Stop obsessing over protein goals — the latest health craze — and just enjoy your food

The cookbook section of any used bookstore is a museum of past health trends. Browse through the stock and you’ll trace the rise and fall of nutritional villains: eggs, butter, red meat and more — first demonized, then rehabilitated by the next wave of experts. We’ve all seen America’s food rules shift beneath our feet, … Read more

4 NYC-area hospitals among the nation’s best in latest US News rankings

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4 NYC-area hospitals among the nation’s best in latest US News rankings

Four NYC-area hospitals made a nationwide Top 20 list in US News & World Report’s annual “honor roll” that recognizes medical centers providing high-quality care. Mount Sinai Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, NYU Langone Hospitals and Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ, earned top honors in the “Best Hospitals” … Read more

Colorectal cancer screening without poop? How to select the best test for your health, lifestyle

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Colorectal cancer screening without poop? How to select the best test for your health, lifestyle

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, an independent panel of medical experts known as the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended age to start screening for … Read more

This single habit can cut colorectal cancer death risk by 39% — but it’s different from government guidelines

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This single habit can cut colorectal cancer death risk by 39% — but it’s different from government guidelines

Don’t turn the other cheek! Colorectal cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide — it’s expected to cause nearly 53,000 deaths in the US this year. And it’s rising among younger adults, a concerning trend that’s perplexing scientists. While they can be a pain in the butt, early detection and preventative measures … Read more

Exclusive | I’m a doctor in rural Georgia — the illnesses, injuries and infections city folk couldn’t imagine

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Exclusive | I’m a doctor in rural Georgia — the illnesses, injuries and infections city folk couldn’t imagine

When Dr. Jim Hotz attended medical school at The Ohio State University, an infectious disease specialist showed his class a slide of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. “And he said, ‘You’ll probably not see another case of tuberculosis in your career,’ ” Hotz, 75, recalled to The Post. “I come down to Georgia, and it … Read more

Exclusive | NYU Langone Health launching $60M women’s health collaborative — what patients can expect

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Exclusive | NYU Langone Health launching M women’s health collaborative — what patients can expect

Philanthropist Allison Mignone has turned her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis into a positive development for women’s health. Mignone and her husband, Roberto, donated $50 million to transform the NYU Langone East 53rd Street Ambulatory Care Center into the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative. The Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center will open on the second floor thanks … Read more

World’s first bladder transplant performed in the US: ‘Now I have hope’

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World’s first bladder transplant performed in the US: ‘Now I have hope’

Urine for a breakthrough — in a true medical milestone, UCLA surgeons completed the world’s first in-human bladder transplant. Dr. Nima Nassiri, a urologic transplant surgeon and director of the UCLA Vascularized Composite Bladder Allograft Transplant Program, led the stream team — providing relief to one lucky patient who had been struggling for years after … Read more

The scariest thing I’ve seen as an ER nurse — the patients had to wait for them to crawl out

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The scariest thing I’ve seen as an ER nurse — the patients had to wait for them to crawl out

This one will really have you bugging out. ER nurse Natalie Beeson is spilling the sickening details of one of the worst types of medical emergencies she’s witnessed — and even more troubling, she saw it twice in one week. “I can handle cardiac distress all day — but bugs? No, thank you,” Beeson told … Read more

Doctor’s warning about natural supplement popular among middle-aged men: ‘Be cautious about spending your money’

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Doctor’s warning about natural supplement popular among middle-aged men: ‘Be cautious about spending your money’

For years, middle-aged men have stocked their medicine cabinets with a certain berry-based remedy touted as nature’s answer to bathroom woes. Now, Harvard doctors are saying this popular pill is actually a bit of a dud. Harvard doctors warn this herbal remedy has little to no effect for men with BPH. Getty Images Saw palmetto … Read more

The market for this ‘middle-class’ health care job is booming — but nobody’s heard of it

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The market for this ‘middle-class’ health care job is booming — but nobody’s heard of it

Hospitals are desperate to fill a middle-class health care job that only requires candidates to graduate from a certificate program — the issue is nobody’s heard of it. Sterile processing technicians maintain the hygiene and safety of medical institutions by decontaminating, inspecting, packaging and sterilizing the tools used in the facilities. Other related titles include … Read more

The majority of Americans ignore symptoms that could be serious: survey

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The majority of Americans ignore symptoms that could be serious: survey

Six in 10 Americans admit they ignore symptoms that don’t feel “serious,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults evenly split by generation and gender found that more than half of women said they’re likely to ignore those symptoms (58%). The survey explored the knowledge gap in understanding when symptoms that feel “mild” … Read more

Sixth brain tumor case found among staff on the same floor at a Massachusetts hospital

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Sixth brain tumor case found among staff on the same floor at a Massachusetts hospital

A sixth staff member with a brain tumor has been identified at one Massachusetts hospital, which earlier this month insisted “no environmental risks” were at play. All six staffers work or have worked on the fifth floor of Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital, located about 20 minutes west of Boston. Each of the brain tumor cases … Read more

Common test responsible for 103K new US cases of cancer annually

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Common test responsible for 103K new US cases of cancer annually

A shocking new study suggests that a routine diagnostic procedure that is performed millions of times annually in the US could cause over 100,000 new cases of cancer annually — with almost 10,000 cases in children. New research by the Institute of Cancer Research in London indicates that computed tomography scans — which are used … Read more