After being diagnosed with an aggressive and rare carcinoma tumor during her sophomore year in March, 16-year-old Jazzy missed her prom. But, on Thursday afternoon, the Catskill teen got to walk a red carpet in a pink-beaded ball gown, pose for pics with new bestie and fellow patient Samantha,15, and boogie to “Shout” and “Dancing … Read more
Tara Ferrara’s 7-year-old daughter began suffering from a baffling mix of symptoms four years ago — nausea, stomach pain and sudden, intense panic that struck without warning. As dozens of doctors worked to pinpoint the cause, they put the girl on a strict diet low in highly processed foods and free of gluten, dairy, corn, … Read more
It’s critical that seniors be strong on their feet, as falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. In the US alone, almost a third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death. Falls in the elderly cost $30 billion yearly to treat and can … Read more
“Army Strong” is more than just a tagline — for soldiers, it’s a requirement for duty. The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their physical prowess by passing a rigorous fitness test. There have been multiple versions of the test over the years, and the Army recently announced that a new version has been adopted. … Read more
Let’s face it — your pimple may be more problematic than you realize. A Harvard-trained dermatologist warns that some benign-seeming blemishes could be cancerous. Dr. Daniel Sugai urges patients with persistent pimples that last longer than a month to seek treatment. “If you have a pimple that won’t go away in four weeks, please see … Read more
Howl-elujah! You’ve probably heard that dogs can be trained to sniff out cancer. Now, Israeli startup SpotItEarly is harnessing that remarkable ability — along with groundbreaking technology — to launch medicine’s next secret weapon. SpotItEarly is developing a revolutionary at-home cancer screening test that’s part pup, part AI. Courtesy of SpotitEarly Inc The biotech company … Read more
Memorial Day is almost here — and that means it’s time to grill, chill and fill your plate. But while you’re flipping burgers and cracking cold ones, don’t forget: food poisoning loves a good outdoor party, too. One wrong move, and your three-day weekend with friends and family can turn into a long, lonely date … Read more
Not to be knit-picky, but laundry is a major contributor to microplastic pollution. Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon shed tiny fibers during the wash cycle that can pass through standard wastewater treatment and end up in waterways. Now, three Case Western Reserve University engineering alumni have fabricated a special washing machine filtration system to … Read more
Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research. Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake. The team developed a “biomarker score” that predicts ultraprocessed food … Read more
The suicide of a 26-year-old Pennsylvania police officer over the after-effects of the popular eye surgery LASIK was not an isolated incident, with others saying it left them with agonizing and life changing symptoms, patients and doctors told The Post. LASIK providers say the procedure is 95% to 99% safe, but one LASIK survivor said … Read more
No sugarcoating this deflating news. New research in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is raising concerns about sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the brand name Splenda — suggesting it may negatively affect male fertility. New research suggests sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener — may negatively impact male fertility. Laurentiu … Read more
So much for weekends of caloric abandon. New research confirms that just two days of eating a high-fat diet can compromise critical immune cells in the gut and weaken the intestinal barrier, suggesting the impact of our daily dietary choices is more immediate than previously believed. Consuming a high-fat diet led to the rapid suppression … Read more
It’s time to screen your sunscreen. A new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reviewed more than 2,000 SPF products sold in the US, finding that nearly 80% of them failed to meet its criteria for safety, health and effectiveness. “Wearing any sunscreen is much more important and offers better sun protection for your … Read more
They’re colorful, crunchy — and packed with junk. A new study suggests that many kid-friendly breakfast cereals are slipping in nutritional value, with more fat, sugar and sodium sneaking into every spoonful. Researchers say the shift may be feeding America’s obesity crisis, which now affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents nationwide. Studies have shown … Read more
They’re trying to put the “cure” in manicure. Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Tech developed a smartphone app to screen for anemia using images of a person’s fingernail beds instead of the conventional blood test. Anemia, which is believed to affect over 2 billion people worldwide, occurs when someone does not have enough healthy … Read more
News that former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer sent shockwaves across the nation this week. While the overall five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is an impressive 97%, that number plunges to just 37% once the disease spreads to other parts of the body, according to … Read more
Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey had the worst Valentine’s Day — but he’s feeling the love now. Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Feb. 14 with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his lymph nodes and liver. Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Valentine’s Day with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his … Read more
Ozempic may be adding some spring to your step — but it might also be taking a bite out of your smile. As the popularity of weight-loss drugs surges, a new concern is emerging: “Ozempic teeth.” The term refers to a range of dental issues users have reportedly been experiencing — such as dry mouth, … Read more
Want to age a little more like Helen Mirren and a little less like your iPhone battery? A new study says the fountain of youth might already be in your medicine cabinet. A new study says the fountain of youth might already be in your medicine cabinet. Galina Zhigalova – stock.adobe.com Researchers of a trial … Read more
Everyone knows exercising is a mood-booster, but not only is it hard — it can also be expensive. Which is why it’s great that fresh research out of the UK suggests there’s a simple (and free!) way to give yourself an attitude adjustment — but there’s a bit of a catch. Fresh research out of … Read more