Chew on this. An anesthesiologist has revealed a surprising hack to make things run a bit smoother after surgery — and by things, we mean your bowels. “Any surgery in your abdomen stops your bowels from working, basically puts them to sleep. That means nausea, bloating, constipation,” said Dr. Myro Figura. It’s not just surgery … Read more
Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research. A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most American adults have a “heart age” that is several years older than their chronological age. The gap is wider among men than women, the researchers found, as well as in Black and Hispanic people and those … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Suffering from sore joints, scrambled thoughts, lagging libido, a receding hairline — or perhaps, all of the above? According to a growing community of endocrinologists, such unwelcome signs may not simply mean that you’re … Read more
Lung cancer, the second-most common cancer in the U.S., is often associated with smoking — but even those who have never had a cigarette could be at risk of the deadly disease. While it’s true that those who smoke face a much higher risk, up to 20% of lung cancers affect people who have never smoked or … Read more
Not everyone wants to live the rock star life. Terry Chimes, best known for being The Clash’s former drummer, revealed why he left the British punk group and music industry behind forty years ago. Chimes, who was a founding member of the band, addressed his decision to throw away life on the road to open … Read more
A family was banned from boarding their flight because airline staff were suspicious of insect bites on their son’s leg. Expat Jonathan Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, were flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow for a family wedding. They noticed some insect bites on one-year-old son Joseph as they went … Read more
Don’t be fooled. The FBI is warning against a new scam shilling discounted medical insurance. The bureau issued the warning on April 30, noting that the “emerging” scheme has seen hundreds of people across the country lose thousands of dollars. The FBI issued a warning on April 30, noting that the scams have been “emerging” … Read more
The Scarecrow wanted a brain. The Tin Man wanted a heart. And Kaliesha Harris? She only wants to burp. Harris simply can’t let out a belch — even when her stomach is bubbling and she’d really like some relief, which means something as simple as sipping a soda can be super uncomfortable. She thought she … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XDErnc08″ /] A travel nurse is sharing her two-ingredient quick fix for blocked bowels, claiming the hot mocktail is the “ultimate poop hack.” It’s a common requirement for patients to have a successful bowel movement before being discharged from the hospital — an evacuation before exit, if you will. … Read more
A mother of two credits ChatGPT for saving her life, claiming the artificial intelligence chatbot flagged the condition leading to her cancer when doctors missed it. Lauren Bannon, who divides her time between North Carolina and the US Virgin Islands, first noticed in February 2024 that she was having trouble bending her fingers in the … Read more
A new drug has shown promise in combating Parkinson’s disease while minimizing unwanted side effects. The once-daily pill, tavapadon, was found to relieve symptoms — including stiffness, coordination, tremors and movement — for a longer period of time for patients who were also taking at least 400 mg of levodopa a day and were experiencing “motor fluctuations,” … Read more
Hospitals are desperate to fill a middle-class health care job that only requires candidates to graduate from a certificate program — the issue is nobody’s heard of it. Sterile processing technicians maintain the hygiene and safety of medical institutions by decontaminating, inspecting, packaging and sterilizing the tools used in the facilities. Other related titles include … Read more
A shocking new study suggests that a routine diagnostic procedure that is performed millions of times annually in the US could cause over 100,000 new cases of cancer annually — with almost 10,000 cases in children. New research by the Institute of Cancer Research in London indicates that computed tomography scans — which are used … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together for more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant. At 43 years old, I didn’t think a child was in my future. But now that I’m pregnant, I couldn’t be happier. I’m cautiously excited because … Read more
A woman has revealed how a split decision to give up cigarettes after more than three decades has transformed her life, and padded her pocket. Jennie, 45, started smoking when she was just 15 years old, stating that at the time the health risks associated with smoking weren’t common knowledge. But when a single packet … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” /] After a devastating injury, a Nashville man is pleading with others to steer clear of the chiropractor. Last year, Tyler Stanton endured “the worst pain I had ever experienced in my life,” a hospital stay, and the beginning of an ongoing struggle that has left him unable to … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” /] Sore throats and sour news. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infections more than doubled from 2013 to 2022. Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but … Read more
In recent years, telehealth companies like Hims and Keeps have revolutionized access to hair loss treatments by offering online consultations and direct-to-door deliveries. Their nearly ubiquitous marketing campaigns — particularly on social media — have attracted a younger audience eager for quick solutions to thinning hair. But, for some customers, the convenience and relative affordability … Read more
A young woman’s dog was the first to detect her deadly breast cancer. In June 2023, Breanna Bortner, then 30, noticed her cockapoo Mochi became fixated on her right breast; sniffing, pawing and burrowing into the area. Stranger still, her sister-in-law’s cockapoo Gunner exhibited the same behavior. Mochi’s insistence was the canine catalyst for seeking … Read more
Colon health is so chic right now. Rates of early-onset colorectal cancer are on the rise, with diagnoses before age 50 expected to double by 2030. Doctors have urged people to stay vigilant of symptoms and to undergo colonoscopies should they arise — and young people who’ve gotten their own colorectal cancer diagnoses are speaking … Read more