At just 19 years old, Sydney’s teen Marissa De Santis spends most of her days in and out of the hospital, fainting up to five times a day, frequently seizing and battling chronic pain so intense it’s left her bedridden for weeks. But despite her debilitating symptoms, doctors still dismiss her, telling her she “looks … Read more
Talk about a shot in the dark. Experts are sounding the alarm about a growing number of Americans injecting themselves at home with so-called “Korean Botox,” drawn in by promises of smooth skin at a fraction of the cost. Those jumping on the viral Innotox trend, they warn, are playing a game of cosmetic roulette … Read more
Side effects from GLP-1s can vary, but one lesser-known reported outcome of the popular weight-loss medications is hair loss or thinning. Some hairstylists have confirmed an uptick in clients who complain about losing hair while on weight-loss journeys. This includes Ashley DiMatteo, owner of Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in Westchester, New York, and Briana Delvecchio, a color … Read more
Miley Cyrus’ raspy voice is no accident. The Grammy winner, 32, revealed that her signature music sound is actually the result of having a vocal cord disorder called Reinke’s edema. In her May 21 interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Cyrus described the disorder as “abuse of the vocal cords.” Miley Cyrus performs at the … Read more
Miley Cyrus has opened up about a terrifying health scare. The “Flowers” singer, 32, appeared on “The Zane Lowe Show” this week and revealed that she suffered an ovarian cyst rupture when she co-hosted a New Year’s Eve special with Dolly Parton to ring in 2023. “I had a pretty traumatic experience on a show … Read more
Prescribed pleasure? Experts say doctor-designed medical vibrators can do more than make you climax — they can also help manage and alleviate major gynecological and urological issues. That’s why this brand’s luxury sex toys are considered a medical expense — and can be paid for with your flexible spending account (FSA) or health care spending account … Read more
They’ve got some nerve! Vagus nerve stimulators are making waves as a potential way to relax, sleep better and improve gut health. But an expert on the vagus nerve warns that noninvasive VNS devices may not deliver as promised. “There is no evidence that using these devices to deliver electricity into the ear or skin … 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
Billy Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, is speaking out about her journey with endometriosis. Alexis, who has been married to the 75-year-old rock legend since 2015, struggled with debilitating symptoms, misdiagnoses and failed surgeries for years before later discovering that she was suffering from the frequently misunderstood condition in which tissue similar to the lining … Read more
A man lay on a New York City sidewalk with a gun shot wound, clutching his side. Emily Borghard, a social worker who hands out supplies to the homeless through her nonprofit, found him and pulled out her phone, preparing to dial 911. But the man begged her not to make the call, she said. … Read more
Former Disney Channel actor Rondell Sheridan made an emotional plea to fans from his hospital bed on Tuesday. Sheridan, known for playing Victor Baxter in Disney’s “That’s So Raven,” was diagnosed with a severe case of pancreatitis last month and asked fans to help cover his medical bills. “On April the 10th, I was on … Read more
Snakes don’t rattle him — in fact, he has long invited their bites. Wisconsin herpetologist Tim Friede, 57, spent two decades deliberately injecting himself with more than 650 strategically measured snake venom shots and letting dangerous snakes, including cobras and mambas, bite him over 200 times. “It always burns, and it’s always, always painful,” Friede told Science … Read more
A federal prosecutor in Washington has contacted The New England Journal of Medicine, considered the world’s most prestigious medical journal, with questions that suggested without evidence that it was biased against certain views and influenced by external pressures. Dr. Eric Rubin, the editor in chief of N.E.J.M., described the letter as “vaguely threatening” in an … Read more
Hope you’re feeling better. Carlos Santana has postponed another Texas concert after he was rushed to the hospital for a “medical emergency” on Tuesday, The Post can confirm. Although the “Evil Ways” musician is said to be “doing well” following Tuesday’s incident in San Antonio, he was forced to postpone a second show in Sugar … Read more
Carlos Santana was hospitalized after suffering a “medical emergency” as he prepared for a concert in Texas on Tuesday, according to a new report. A rep for Santana, 77, told TMZ that the legendary guitarist was at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, Tex. when he suffered the medical emergency, which they suspected was dehydration. … Read more
A newlywed says she waited more than 40 years to have sex for the first time on her wedding night — only to discover her hymen is so thick she is unable to do it. Sarah Jones-Green, 44, was brought up in a Christian household and wanted to wait until marriage to have sex, out … Read more
It’s not just the high price of eggs or the rising cost of housing that is contributing to Americans’ unhappiness over the cost of living. Health care remains stubbornly unaffordable for millions of people, according to a new survey released Wednesday that underscores the struggle many people have in paying for a doctor’s visit or … Read more
Overlooking Switzerland’s picturesque Lake Lucerne — just a 45-minute drive from Zurich and an eight-hour flight from New York — is a five-star wellness retreat that caters to the uber-wealthy with money to spare on a head-to-toe health makeover. With prices starting at $10,000 a week, visitors to Chenot Palace Weggis get a customized plan … Read more
There’s a dark side to working 30,000 feet in the air. Medical emergencies, sleep deprivation and 20-minute lunch breaks are all in a day’s work for Australia’s battler cabin crew. And then there’s the blow-ups over ham-and-cheese toasties. “It’s quite an interesting moment when someone calls you a f**kwit because you don’t have any toasties … Read more
As the federal government investigates America’s chronic disease epidemic, some experts are warning that a popular diagnostic tool may be a contributing factor. CT scans, a go-to for diagnosing everything from tumors to infections to bone fractures, are facing increased scrutiny. Experts say the radiation doses they deliver can vary dramatically — and often exceed … Read more