This might just be the breast-kept secret in women’s health. For people at average risk, most leading medical organizations recommend starting regular mammograms at age 40 to check for signs of breast cancer before symptoms appear. But that scan may reveal more than just how the girls are doing. Mammograms may help doctors better gauge … Read more
Those looking to pump up their workouts might be getting more than they bargained for. The FDA found that RAPTURE Preworkout powder contained an illegal amphetamine derivative that can dangerously raise blood pressure and lead to heart problems, from chest tightening to heart attacks. One lot of the powder is being recalled by their manufacturer, … Read more
Time for a heart-to-heart. When we think of cardiovascular disease, we might associate conditions like irregular heartbeat or heart failure with plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries. It’s also widely known now that women and men experience different heart attack symptoms. However, an overlooked condition — especially in women — can raise the risk of … Read more
A buildup of artery-clogging plaque may begin much earlier than many people realize, new research has found. About 1 in 13 adults ages 18 to 29 already had silent atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries from plaque, despite having no known cardiovascular disease, while more than half of all healthy adults in the study showed … Read more
Thousands of bottles of a popular blood pressure medication are being recalled over concerns about effectiveness. Inventia Healthcare Limited is voluntarily recalling 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg (NDC: 64980-599-01, Batch No. RISA24002, expiration date April 2027) after they failed dissolution testing, which measures how the drug dissolves in the body. This is … Read more
The Packers lost in more ways than one on Thursday night. Following Green Bay’s 35-14 loss to the Falcons, quarterback Jordan Love’s wife, Ronika Stone Love, had her vintage Chanel bag and Sony digital camera allegedly stolen at some point during the contest. “I know there’s worse things happening in this world,” Ronika said on … Read more
Your Oura ring or Apple Watch may holds secrets about your health that you didn’t even realize. There’s a lot wearables can tell us, from estimates of the calories we’ve burned to our heart rate variability to how much sleep we got last night. But hiding in that sleep data is a metric that may … Read more
Wearing nothing but underpants, I’m standing in front of a dozen or so high-res cameras in a SoHo basement. A woman’s voice rings out above me: “A bright light will shine for a few moments. Please close your eyes.” I’m at the brand new Neko Health on Lafayette Street, where the machine (and a doctor) … Read more
For the third time since June, Lionel Richie is back in the hospital. Representatives for the “All Night Long” singer said he successfully underwent a “common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib).” This is a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat that can raise risk of blood clots and stroke. Richie is currently touring with Earth, Wind & … Read more
This story might get under your skin. A man’s hospital visit took a bizarre turn when testing revealed multiple “foreign bodies” lodged in his heart, abdomen, pelvis, bladder and even his penis. The most disturbing part? Doctors think he put them there himself. Surgeons operated on a patient after doctors discovered multiple foreign objects in … Read more
movie review ELSINORE Running time: 111 minutes. Not yet rated. In theaters Nov. 20. The powerful words “remember me” are spoken several times throughout “Elsinore,” the AIDS drama starring an unforgettable Andrew Scott that’s playing in the Toronto International Film Festival. They are, of course, the urgent request of the ghost of King Hamlet, the … Read more
Greg Papa has to win another serious health fight before he can get back on the air. According to reports, the Bay Area radio host was hospitalized on Sept. 7 due to advanced heart failure. Papa was set to make his long-awaited on-air comeback following a controversial layoff from KNBR and an eventual re-hiring by … Read more
For generations, something troubling seemed to plague the men in John Ritter’s bloodline. “We always heard, ‘Oh those Ritters die of their first and last heart attack,’ ” Amy Yasbeck, the beloved comedian’s widow, told The Post. “[John’s dad] clutched his chest and fell over. He was 60-something years old.” Country music star Tex Ritter’s … Read more
Right in plain sight. Cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, is responsible for more deaths in the US than cancer and accidents combined, accounting for more than a quarter of all deaths in the U.S. in 2023. Catching early warning signs of these diseases could be a game changer, and research has found a … Read more
Have a change of heart. Research shows a simple swap in your daily life could keep your heart healthy. That’s important when every 34 seconds, someone in the US dies of heart disease. It’s the leading cause of death across sexes and racial groups in this country. One of the biggest risk factors is not … Read more
Let’s say you’ve got stellar nighttime habits: You put away your phone, keep consistent sleep and wake times and get 8 hours of shut-eye every single night. You might think you’ve got your routine down pat. But there’s another factor that could be quietly affecting your health — and it’s probably in your bedroom right … Read more
Edson Brandao’s morning ritual is not for the faint of heart. Every day, the biohacker, influencer and anti-aging coach peels a clove of garlic, crushes it, mixes it with a spoonful of honey and downs the pungent slurry. “It’s a small habit, but it supports my healthy lifestyle,” Brandao (@iamedsonbrandao) told The Post. “I believe … Read more
People who consume greater amounts of a popular artificial sweetener could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels of xylitol in the blood were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular … Read more
Slept in on a Saturday? Good for you. Nearly half of US adults aren’t getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, leading some to catch up on their rest over the weekend. But if you feel guilty about waking up an hour or two later, don’t: New research indicates it can actually have some … Read more
Talk about an unwanted triple-threat. A new study found that nearly 80% of young adults are diagnosed with a newly named condition that consists of three distinct medical issues. Not only does the triple-threat complex disorder affect most of the major organs, but 1 in 3 Americans have at least three of the risk factors … Read more