The cycle of mischaracterization is finally being broken. Around 170 million women worldwide struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal and metabolic disorder that causes infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and irregular periods. Now, the condition is undergoing a much-needed name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a term that medical experts … Read more
Tammy Peterson says her husband, author and podcast superstar Dr. Jordan Peterson, is suffering a “neurological injury,” which has taken him out of the spotlight. The clinical psychologist and young man whisperer stepped away from recording his popular YouTube show and podcast recently, prompting questions from fans. His family told The Post he is primarily … Read more
About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US. Roughly 10% of patients reside in New York State, with the majority living in NYC, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found. Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022, researchers … Read more
The dismissal of this chronic condition is a common pain point for the nearly 10% of women who have it. In a society that normalizes women’s pain, plenty of doctors have been known to write off endometriosis complications as less than serious. Enough so that today, leading experts say the disorder goes underreported and can … Read more
Sherrone Moore’s affair with Paige Shiver didn’t just cost him his job — it also led to a pregnancy, and now Shiver is opening up about the painful decision to abort the baby. The 32-year-old former assistant to the disgraced ex-University of Michigan football coach, 40, said in a Friday interview that she initially wanted … Read more
Mark Mongiardo can get drunk really easily — and it’s not because he’s a lightweight. In fact, the 43-year-old dad gave up alcohol entirely in 2018, but he can still get buzzed, tipsy and even fully inebriated without a sip of booze. And while that might seem like it makes for a cheap night out … Read more
Where there’s fire … there’s smoke. An 87-year-old man went to the emergency room for shortness of breath after inhaling thick smoke from a forest fire over several hours. What came next was something out of a sci-fi movie: thick, black, branch-like plugs were observed in the unidentified patient’s windpipe and lungs. An elderly man … Read more
Canadian psychologist and commentator Jordan Peterson has been battling a recurrence of akathisia, a neurological condition that causes restlessness and mental distress. His daughter, Mikhaila, posted an emotional video to social media over the weekend, disclosing that the polarizing author’s symptoms started after he was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) last August from … Read more
This kind of “sick time” is no work perk. Since the term was coined in the early 1980s by the World Health Organization, “sick building syndrome” (SBS) has been used to describe the array of irritating symptoms some people feel when inside certain buildings, from headaches and fatigue to nausea and brain fog. It’s a … Read more
After a punishing winter of arctic temperatures and a record-breaking blizzard, most of us are ready to shed our outer layers — and soak up the sun’s rays. Not Sophia Marren. Day drinking on the patio with pals? Not for her. Beach plans on a sun-drenched Saturday? No thanks. Sophia Marren isn’t a fan of summer … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a neurological disorder and can no longer keep up with my friends (who used to be my friends). I don’t explain the problems I have and why I can’t do the things I used to do unless they ask. I still drive, but I have trouble walking. I have a wonderful … Read more
Some people don’t need to be in a children’s story to think everything is bigger or smaller. In the classic tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Alice encounters situations where the size of objects, creatures, and even herself is distorted. However, while this phenomenon may have once only existed in fairy tales, the perception that you’re … Read more
Scientists hunting for treatments and cures for multiple sclerosis may have found an unlikely ally — the yak. The high-altitude, cold-hardy relative of the cow could be the key to a medical breakthrough, according to a March13 study published in the journal Neuron. At the center of it all is the myelin sheath — a … Read more
Dr. Sheeva Talebian is haunted by how long “we’ve conditioned women to believe that debilitating pain is normal.” It’s a “clinical failure,” she declared, and it’s a reason why symptoms of one tricky disease in particular are often unreported and misdiagnosed — sometimes until irreversible damage has already been done. The board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and third-party … Read more
As I hurry along the spa’s corridors, I try to hold my breath: “Don’t cough again, don’t cough again!” I goad myself. My chest rises and I let out a wheeze, swiftly followed by a cough. I’m doubling over now, legs crossed. The bathroom’s not too far, I think and wheeze, and lunge towards its … Read more
Talk about a surprise perk. Numerous additional benefits of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic continue to be discovered, from improving cardiovascular health to potentially preventing dementia and lowering the risk of depression. Now, one more benefit could be added to the list, thanks to new research that found the blockbuster drugs could be a … Read more
Is this what they mean when they say “grow a pair”? Scientists in England were examining a 78-year-old cadaver back in 2024 when they discovered something(s) truly bizarre. Upon dissection, they found that the deceased had what appeared to be not one, not two, but three penises — only the second time in recorded history … Read more
The diabetes playbook just got a major update. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a fifth form of the disease this year, a landmark step that comes more than 70 years after it was first identified. The move aims to shine a light on a long-overlooked condition that affects millions worldwide — but the … Read more
Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may indicate a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome. Approximately 3.3 million people in the United States currently have the syndrome, with about one in four people confined to their bed at … Read more
Luxe quartz countertops have surged in popularity in recent years, with an 800% rise in imports to the US alone, thanks to their durability, heat resistance and smooth, natural look. But that beauty may come at a price to the workers who install them. While quartz countertops are all the rage in kitchen design, they … Read more