For the excessively sweaty, summer is no cause for celebration. As temperatures rise, so do the risk of wet palms, soaked feet, stained shirts, and slick faces. But do not fret about sweat — Dr. Scott Walter is sharing five ways to combat the problem. “Having excessive sweat in your armpits, hands or feet is … Read more
Five children who were born completely deaf have had some reversal of hearing loss after receiving a “groundbreaking” gene therapy. The clinical trial, which was co-led by Mass Eye and Ear in Boston and the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, was the first in the world to apply gene therapy to … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Meet your new Plan B — Cadence OTC. The cutting-edge emergency contraception company is working to address the nation’s most desperate “healthcare desserts” by offering a Morning After Pill that can be shipped to your door within 24 … Read more
A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden, currently suffer from sleep apnea. The most common form of the disorder is OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea. In OSA patients, … Read more
Many cat owners are rejoicing at the news that a drug used to treat an otherwise fatal illness for cats will be available in the United States as of June 1. “Stokes Pharmacy has formed an exclusive partnership with the Bova Group to offer a U.S.-made compounded oral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP),” according to a … Read more
A US man who has moved Down Under has been left in shock after discovering the cost of an MRI. Noel Mulkey was in the midst of training for the Ironman World Championship, but daily 20-mile runs led to him needing an MRI in Australia. “Total price $300,” he said, stunned. It roughly equates to … Read more
April 17 (Reuters) – Eli Lilly (LLY.N), said on Wednesday its weight-loss drug helped reduce episodes of irregular breathing associated with a common sleep-related disorder in two late-stage trials, paving the way for expanding use of the drug. The drug cut the frequency of irregular breathing episodes by as much as 63% across the two studies. … Read more
A Texas woman says she nearly died after receiving Botox injections that left her partially paralyzed and choking on her own saliva. Alicia Hallock, 36, took to Instagram to share her harrowing story, saying she was initially administered the popular muscle-freezing drug to treat her migraines. “I ended up having a rare complication,” the mom-of-three … Read more
Sinbad has been feeling good while on the road to recovery following his stroke. The comedian, 67, shared his first social media post since 2022 where he gushed over the love and support he has received after battling his medical issues. The “Sinbad Show” star — who suffered from a stroke in 2020 — joined … Read more
Call 911. A list of the best hospitals in the world has been published — and New York takes a brutal beating in the vaunted rankings. Newsweek’s recently discharged global roundup identifies the top 250 health systems around the globe, based on factors including patient satisfaction and expert opinions, according to the publication. The list is … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding, which then gave me iron deficiency anemia. I was battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before I was diagnosed. Never having had any mental health struggles in my life, I had no idea what was happening to me. I was happy and calm my … Read more
Most of us get the hiccups from time to time. While they can be annoying, they generally go away on their own before too long. But sometimes a stubborn case of the hiccups can go on for minutes or even up to an hour. If you’re at work or in a social situation, it can be embarrassing … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed with a progressive disease for which there is no cure. It will affect me physically and mentally as I age. For now, I’m treating the symptoms and trying to minimize their effect on my day-to-day life. But this is certainly not how I expected to live out my “golden … Read more
Osteoarthritis affects everyone on the planet, particularly as we get older. The condition is caused by wear and tear on the protective layer of cartilage on the ends of our bones — not unlike wearing down the tread on a tire. The cartilage helps our joints glide smoothly without pain, popping or stiffness. We sat … Read more
Too often, when people need medical care quickly — especially at night or on weekends — there’s only been one option: Head to an emergency department or urgent care facility and prepare to wait. Now there’s another option: NYU Langone Virtual Urgent Care, which allows existing and new patients to see a medical professional online, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: After 17 years of marriage, I learned, to my dismay, that when he was 22, my husband had a long-term relationship with a 16-year-old. He insisted that she had lied about her age and told him she was 20. But even after finding out her true age, he went back to her. Her … Read more
TikTok influencers are hyping up the prescription tretinoin as a skin care miracle to young Americans, but doctors have urged those using the medication to exercise caution and temper expectations. The online social media health and beauty community has claimed, among other things, that the medication can give people “glass skin,” make them appear younger, and eliminate … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to a commonly prescribed asthma medication in 2020 — but millions are still taking it. A black box warning, also called a boxed warning, was issued by the FDA in March 2020 about the mental health side effects of Singulair, also known by its generic name, … Read more
Not content with spreading political lies and hosting videos praising Osama bin Laden, TikTok has branched into medical misinformation. The social media giant has a “wellness hub,” where viral videos have a huge impact, particularly on young people’s approach to health. The problem is that little of this information is vetted, and much of it … Read more
Flovent, a popular corticosteroid inhaler used to treat asthma, is no longer available. The global manufacturer, Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), announced in May that the medications — Flovent HFA, a metered-dose inhaler, as well as Flovent Diskus, a dry powder inhaler — would be discontinued as of Dec. 31, 2023. It is expected that the existing supply of … Read more