For some chronic cannabis users, a case of the munchies is the least of their problems. Over the past decade, ERs have seen a surge in regular tokers showing up with sudden, stomach-churning attacks that leave them doubled over in pain. The worst part? Many sufferers experience these episodes three or four times a year, … Read more
A terrified Long Island mom’s quick-thinking but devastatingly painful choice helped save the life of her toddler son over the summer — and eventually revealed the exceptionally rare condition he suffers from. “Picture breathing through a milkshake straw, then breathing through a regular straw, then trying to breathe through a coffee straw,” Maria Carlin, 36, … Read more
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
Jordan Kruse realized something was wrong with her newborn, Pruitt, hours after bringing him home from the hospital last year. “He started to refuse nursing,” Kruse, 32, told The Post. “You’re supposed to nurse [newborns] every two hours, so that was my first sign.” Pruitt Kruse arrived on May 17, 2024, joining his two older … Read more
An influencer is facing fierce backlash after posting a series of “disrespectful” hospital TikTok videos showing provocative dances beside her unwell father. Content creator Athena Paris, 23, posted multiple clips doing popular dances to trending songs right next to her father’s hospital bed. “Kicking tuberculosis’ a**,” the text overlay in one clip read. In her … Read more
Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died after a battle with pneumonia, her family confirmed late Wednesday. Sources close to the Oscar-winning actress said her health took a dramatic turn in the months before her death at the age of 79 on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know about the common — but potentially deadly — … Read more
“Home Alone” actor Daniel Stern was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency earlier this month. The Ventura County Fire Department told TMZ that on Oct. 7, they responded to a residence in Somis, California where an individual had to be assessed by firefighters and transported to a nearby hospital. The individual was Stern, according to … Read more
She broke the internet — and a hospital record. New mom Shelby Martin has gone viral after giving birth to the biggest baby to be born at Nashville’s TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital in more than three years. The Tennessean has shared several photos and videos of her adorable newborn boy, named Cassian, who weighed in … Read more
A “fit and healthy” young man was forced to have both of his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday – after his flu-like symptoms turned out to be sepsis. Levi Dewey was left in an induced coma with just a 30% chance of survival after being struck down with the life-threatening condition. The … Read more
A young woman rushed to the hospital with suspected appendicitis ended up giving birth to a baby boy. Megan Isherwood, 26, was rushed to the hospital after suffering severe pains in her right side and vomiting up blood. Doctors at Blackburn Hospital feared she had appendicitis and ordered ultrasound and CT scans. Megan Isherwood was … Read more
An ER doc has gone viral for revealing the most outrageous object he’s ever removed from a patient’s butt — we promise you’ll never think of autumn the same way again. Chicago emergency room Dr. Kenji Oyasu shared that a common problem he encounters is the presence of questionable objects lodged in the rectum. “Whenever … Read more
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
Lil Nas X has been booked for battery on a police officer following his naked arrest and hospitalization in Los Angeles on Thursday, The Post can confirm. The “Old Town Road” singer, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, had been caught wandering down a busy street clad in nothing but white underwear and matching … Read more
Lil Nas X was reportedly hospitalized in Los Angeles on Thursday. The “Old Town Road” singer, 26, bizarrely strolled down a busy LA street in nothing but white underwear and cowboy boots, as seen in a video obtained by TMZ, before cops reportedly took him to the hospital. A spokesperson for the LAPD, who didn’t … Read more
Consulting AI for medical advice can have deadly consequences. A 60-year-old man was hospitalized with severe psychiatric symptoms — plus some physical ones too, including intense thirst and coordination issues — after asking ChatGPT for tips on how to improve his diet. What he thought was a healthy swap ended in a toxic reaction so … Read more
Chad Michael Murray almost didn’t make it to Hollywood. The “Freakier Friday” actor, 43, revealed he suffered a near-death experience at age 15 that involved an emergency blood transfusion and a lengthy hospital stay. Opening up about the terrifying health scare, Murray — who got his big break as heartthrob Lucas Scott in “One Tree Hill” … Read more
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
Warning: This story might seriously tick you off. Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten every year by tiny, blood-sucking parasites — and 2025 is no different. Emergency room visits for tick bites are surging nationwide, with July numbers hitting their highest point since 2017, according to the CDC’s Tick Bite Data Tracker. Ticks are most active … Read more
Phil Collins’ rep is speaking out about the singer’s health. A spokesperson for the 74-year-old Genesis drummer told TMZ Saturday that Collins was hospitalized for knee surgery. The rep also shut down the rumor that Collins was in hospice care. Phil Collins performs in Scotland in Oct. 2021. Redferns The Post has reached out to … Read more
Fashion can be deadly. Suki Waterhouse told fans on Monday that she landed in the hospital after suffering a hernia from wearing pants that were too tight. “‘suki you never tweet anymore’ have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I’ve been too scared to tell … Read more