What is the reason for women’s hair loss? A hair growth expert tells all

What is the reason for women’s hair loss? A hair growth expert tells all

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It usually starts with your shower drain looking a little scarier than usual. At first, you tell yourself it’s nothing. Maybe you skipped a wash day or used a new … Read more

Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place

Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place

That’s one way to make your heart jump — or slow it down, in one man’s case. Walking home one night, a 29-year-old man from Queens started experiencing heart palpitations at 140 beats per minute (bpm), far higher than the average resting heart rate of 60 to 100 bpm. But when he was admitted to the hospital, … Read more

Baby formula by popular clean milk brand recalled over potentially harmful toxins

Baby formula by popular clean milk brand recalled over potentially harmful toxins

Batches of baby formula have been recalled due to possible health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on Saturday, May 2, that the a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium USA 0-12 months tins. The presence of the toxin cereulide was found during product testing … Read more

The surprising drug that may soon be used to treat panic disorder — and works like a heavy-duty benzo

The surprising drug that may soon be used to treat panic disorder — and works like a heavy-duty benzo

This surprising discovery may hold the key to calmer nerves. A new study out of Brazil found that a low dose of a common antibiotic, typically used to treat acne, rosacea and a range of bacterial infections, could also help people living with panic disorder. The findings suggest the drug might one day offer an … Read more

Man pulls police car down the street with his penis — to ‘raise awareness’ for prostate cancer

Man pulls police car down the street with his penis — to ‘raise awareness’ for prostate cancer

A wacky strongman believes he has become the first person in the world to pull a car with his penis — while on fire. And he insists the fantastical phallic stunt was a bid to raise awareness for prostate cancer. John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street … Read more

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

It’s not something to brush off. Hair loss is a widespread problem in the US, with roughly 50 million men and 30 million women experiencing pattern baldness. No special potion completely reverses genetic or age-related decline, but there are a few products that seem to halt further loss, thicken existing hair and promote regrowth. Now, … Read more

The two possible causes for the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak — one is disgusting, the other terrifying

The two possible causes for the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak — one is disgusting, the other terrifying

The suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has killed three people and sickened at least seven others, has two likely causes — and both are bad news for the 150 passengers on board, experts said. The more likely scenario would be passengers contracting the virus from the feces, urine or saliva … Read more

Doctor separates fact from fiction on cold plunges and red light therapy

Doctor separates fact from fiction on cold plunges and red light therapy

Fox & Friends has officially launched Wellness Week, a dedicated series aimed at navigating the world of social media health trends. “The internet is jam-packed with millions of these trends that are promising you a healthier, younger and more energized life. But it’s hard to tell what’s a real hack or just hype,” said host Kayleigh … Read more

Inside Jordan Peterson’s ‘brutally painful’ illness as his wife reveals he’s suffering serious side effects from benzo withdrawal 

Inside Jordan Peterson’s ‘brutally painful’ illness as his wife reveals he’s suffering serious side effects from benzo withdrawal 

Tammy Peterson says her husband, author and podcast superstar Dr. Jordan Peterson, is suffering a “neurological injury,” which has taken him out of the spotlight. The clinical psychologist and young man whisperer stepped away from recording his popular YouTube show and podcast recently, prompting questions from fans. His family told The Post he is primarily … Read more

New tool can find deadliest cancer years before tumors can be seen on a scan

New tool can find deadliest cancer years before tumors can be seen on a scan

Many are split on whether AI is good for humanity, but a new AI-powered tool could prove revolutionary when it comes to cancer screenings. Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-detect cancers. It has a 13% five-year survival rate and is projected to cause more than 52,700 deaths this year, according … Read more

Food, fitness top list of American obsessions: survey

Food, fitness top list of American obsessions: survey

According to new research, 64% of Americans believe the nation has a serious “obsession problem,” where people will find anything to obsess over. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that over half obsess over food (65%) and health and fitness (55%). Food obsessions include everything from air frying (46%), zero-sugar drinks (45%), and snack … Read more

Forget the Met Gala, it’s ‘Melanoma Monday’ — how your outfit choice can up your cancer risk

Forget the Met Gala, it’s ‘Melanoma Monday’ — how your outfit choice can up your cancer risk

Happy Met Gala Monday to those who celebrate — but if you’re going out during the daytime, you may want to rethink the “naked dress.” While fashion fans all know the first Monday in May is when stars strut the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, the medical community knows it … Read more

Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart, Aldi recalled over salmonella risk: See which products are affected

Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart, Aldi recalled over salmonella risk: See which products are affected

Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi have been recalled over a possible salmonella contamination. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert on April 30 for several meat and poultry products containing recalled FDA-regulated dairy products that may be affected. The list of products that have been … Read more

John Sterling opened up on health battle in last known interview

John Sterling opened up on health battle in last known interview

John Sterling’s death came after he suffered a heart attack in January, which he revealed during what appears to be the longtime Yankees radio voice’s last interview in February. The Yankees and WFAN announced Sterling’s passing Monday at 87, though a cause of death was not disclosed. “Everything is, I say, good. For people who … Read more

Kathy Hilton fell for an AI diet scam supposedly backed by Oprah and Dr. Oz — why it ‘messed up’ her system

Kathy Hilton fell for an AI diet scam supposedly backed by Oprah and Dr. Oz — why it ‘messed up’ her system

Experts have warned that we’re heading for an AI-fueled “dementia crisis” — but Kathy Hilton’s already had her own AI-fueled tummy crisis. On the season 15 reunion of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” that aired last week, Hilton, 67, admitted that she’d been duped by a fake AI diet which she thought was endorsed by … Read more

Exclusive | People are doing ‘rage workouts’ to blow through their anger — and fuel their fitness

Exclusive | People are doing ‘rage workouts’ to blow through their anger — and fuel their fitness

Ever get so mad you could just… run a mile? Anger can be fiery fuel for a serious sweat session — and that exercise, in turn, can help blow off some steam, culminating in both a serotonin rush and a freeing release of tension. That’s the idea behind rage workouts, which fans say do double … Read more

Popular gym supplement is ‘not a magic bullet’ — its benefits depend on 3 major factors

Popular gym supplement is ‘not a magic bullet’ — its benefits depend on 3 major factors

A popular gym supplement could be doing squat. While some supplements have scientifically-backed benefits, not all do the heavy lifting they claim to by building muscle, enhancing power output and boosting brain performance. And the impacts of one especially popular addition to any gym-goer’s routine actually depend on three major factors. Despite its safety and … Read more

Syphilis spikes in California as health chiefs warn sexually active to urgently get tested

Syphilis spikes in California as health chiefs warn sexually active to urgently get tested

Health officials are raising urgent concerns as syphilis infections surge across the United States, with several California counties reporting particularly alarming rates. Public health leaders say the spike mirrors trends not seen in decades, prompting renewed calls for widespread testing — especially among sexually active individuals and pregnant women, KTLA5 reported. Across the country, syphilis … Read more

Your ability to compete in ultra-endurance events may be determined at birth

Your ability to compete in ultra-endurance events may be determined at birth

Your adult race destiny may be determined at birth. Ultra-endurance events have surged in popularity, with more than 150,000 North Americans racing ultramarathons (a distance longer than the standard 26.2-mile marathon) last year. And while these hardcore events can prematurely age vital parts of the body, one factor may shape how the body responds to … Read more

Weed is harming teens’ brain development, largest US study warns

Weed is harming teens’ brain development, largest US study warns

A new study has found sobering effects of weed on teenage brains. While more teens are staying away from marijuana across the country, the drug is still used by one in five kids in New York, according to a New York Impact Report from November 2025. And though some purport the substance can improve mood … Read more