A doctor is calling out some popular but problematic pieces of dieting advice. With nearly 3 in 4 US adults being obese or overweight many among us are thinking about healthy, sustainable ways to slim down. But according to one expert, there’s a handful of slim-down solutions that could be sabotaging your end game. According to one … Read more
The latest functional beverage trend isn’t asking consumers to develop a new habit. It’s asking them to upgrade one they already have. As interest in protein consumption continues to grow, protein coffee has emerged as a popular way for consumers to combine two staples of their morning routine into a single drink. The concept has gained traction among fitness … Read more
The offseason wasn’t easy on Dak Prescott. The Cowboys’ starting quarterback and ex-fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos broke up in March, just one month ahead of their scheduled Italy wedding. “Stress may help lose a little weight here and there,” Prescott said with a laugh Tuesday when asked about his offseason. “I’m kidding. I’m going to … Read more
Ear we go again. In yet another plastic surgery trend sparked by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, patients who have dropped the pounds are now longing to plump up their sagging lobes — which, according to plastic surgeons, is a fast and easy way to give ears back their “youthful” appearance. “It seems so random, but … Read more
Stephen A. Smith showed off his weight loss in quite an interesting way. On Thursday morning’s edition of ESPN’s “First Take” in San Antonio, the host showed shirtless pictures of himself from both the COVID-19 pandemic and currently. Smith first showed a picture of himself from four years ago where he said he was nearly … Read more
Around 180 years after Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage ended in disaster, researchers have identified four additional crew members through DNA analysis. The new research, shedding light on one of history’s most infamous Arctic tragedies, was led by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. The identified remains include William Orren, … Read more
Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more
Game recognized game between LeBron James, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The Lakers star and Cavaliers icon shouted out the power couple on Instagram as they sat courtside for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between Cleveland and the Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Kelce was wearing the LeBron 7 MVP … Read more
Those inflated costs were elf-ing up business. Cosmetics and skincare company e.l.f. Beauty is finally giving beauty buffs a break, reversing its tariff-fueled price increases to quell the “suffering” of cash-strapped customers amid the gas crisis. “We’ve seen units drop off a bit more in the last few months as consumers have particularly been suffering with higher … Read more
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. For the last few years, it seems like Ozempic has been the main drug calling the shots in weight loss. But now, some health experts — and hordes of social … Read more
Permission to take things down a step. Getting your steps in every day is great for health and has been shown to improve posture, joint health, mood and body mass index (BMI), a measurement used to categorize healthy and unhealthy weight. But while 10,000 steps is sold as the magic number to achieve weight loss, … Read more
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
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
It may seem like everyone’s on Ozempic these days, but some people are still losing weight the old fashioned way. That is, with bariatric surgery. Take Deborah Gregory, a former international runaway model who went on to create the mega-popular book series “The Cheetah Girls” — which inspired the Disney Channel franchise by the same … Read more
You might like the sound of this news. In a landmark move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first gene therapy for a rare, inherited form of hearing loss. And while these treatments often come with million-dollar price tags, Regeneron — the maker of Otarmeni — said it will be free for … Read more
A common acne medication may do more than clear skin. In a late-stage clinical trial, a higher concentration of it helped men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) regrow and retain hair, with effects lasting over a year. “This is highly encouraging news for the millions of men affected by pattern hair loss, a chronic condition that … Read more
Your metabolism is no fool. Even if you initially lose weight on a certain diet or medication, to maintain those results, you have to constantly trick the metabolic system into letting you shed pounds. Otherwise, you might find yourself stuck at what obesity doctors call the “weight loss plateau.” This phenomenon is extremely common among … Read more
They’re so mad — they almost couldn’t keep their shirts on. After Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, devastated and angry fans participated in what they thought was a jersey exchange. Canada Soccer announced Friday it would be hosting a shirt swap, which entailed trading in … Read more
Weight loss is complex – and goes beyond counting calories, according to experts. Dr. Jason Fung, a kidney specialist and author of the recent book “The Hunger Code,” said lasting weight loss requires a shift in how people understand and respond to hunger. “Most of the time, we focus on eating less or what we’re eating, … Read more
Indiana Jones’ greatest fear may be obesity’s biggest enemy. Scientists at three universities have turned to nature to find a property that rivals the benefits of GLP-1 drugs without the laundry list of side effects. What they’ve discovered, in the cold blood of a creature that grows up to 33 feet long, is poised to … Read more