Jewish doctors alarmed by “rampant” antisemitism and even violence at health-care institutions in the US have launched their own national advocacy group to combat the hatred in medicine. Thousands of medical professionals from across the country have joined the new American Jewish Medical Association to stand up for Jews, the group recently told The Post. “It’s fundamentally scary … Read more
The heart wants what the heart wants…regardless of whose chest it beats within. Recent research has found further correlation between organ transplant surgery and personality changes. In a study published in Transplantology, researchers at the University of Colorado (CU) had 47 participants (23 heart recipients and 24 other organ recipients) complete an online survey detailing their … Read more
It’s a sore subject. “Ozempic breasts” are the latest side effect of the weekly injection, with some women complaining about sagging breasts. Experts say this is a completely normal occurrence when people lose a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time — it’s not unique to Ozempic or other GLP-1 drugs used … Read more
Swish your way to early cancer detection? Researchers at Rutgers believe a simple oral rinse may be key to the early detection of gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer. In a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week later this month, the Rutgers team suggests oral bacteria alone could serve as biomarkers for … Read more
Is it time to rethink zinc? New research has found that taking zinc may help shorten the length of a person’s cold by about two days — but the evidence isn’t definitive and it may not be worth the side effects. A healthy diet can easily provide enough zinc, which is found in foods such … Read more
A 23-year-old New Zealand woman is sharing her “terrifying” reaction to medication she took for depression, claiming it “burned me from the inside out” and nearly killed her. Charlotte Gilmour developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), a rare disorder that gave her painful blisters on her skin, mouth and esophagus, the New Zealand outlet Stuff reported. SJS … Read more
A cheap beauty secret might be hiding in your medicine cabinet — according to one skin care specialist. Dr. Masha Saluki, from SAS Aesthetics in the United Kingdom, shared some cheap and easy skin care hacks to keep people looking their best. Her first trick is to put aspirin on your face — which she … Read more
Drug shortages in the US are at an all-time high, and some of the medications in short supply are life-saving chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospitals, pharmacists warn. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Utah Drug Information Service reported that there were 323 active drug shortages in the first quarter of the … Read more
A growing number of companies are exploring the possibility of offering psychedelic drug therapy for their employees as a cost-saving and effective means of mental health treatment, according to a report. Recent research has shown that well-known party-drugs like MDMA [ecstasy], psilocybin [“magic” mushrooms] and ketamine — which has been legalized for medicinal use — … Read more
If you’re feeling a cold coming on but don’t want to wait in line at Starbucks, here’s how to make the popular “Medicine Ball” at home. The “Medicine Ball” — also known as the “Cold Buster” — originated as a secret menu item but became so popular that the chain decided to officially add it … Read more
A rogue street artist plastered pink paper mache over an iconic downtown façade that was once the studio of legendary painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. The face of 57 Great Jones Street in NoHo, which is now home to Angelina Jolie’s luxury fashion venture, has long been a mecca for those who consider street art an essential … Read more
Tired of working out? There may soon be a pill for that. A new “exercise pill” could potentially replace some — not all — of the benefits of working out, according to a new study. Scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis spent 10 years creating new compounds that seem to … Read more
Five years after receiving a life-changing stem cell transplant, a 68-year-old man says he’s “extremely grateful” to be essentially cured of acute myelogenous leukemia and in HIV remission. “Many City of Hope doctors, scientists, nurses, supportive care professionals and others made it possible for me to be cured of leukemia and in remission for HIV. I … Read more
Doctors are hoping an “olive oil drug” can treat a deadly brain cancer, since the results of an early trial show promise for glioblastoma patients. A fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor, glioblastoma is diagnosed in more than 12,000 Americans each year. The average length of survival is only eight months. There is no cure, but … Read more
Forget pharmaceuticals, frequent fornication could be key to staving off disease. A Chinese medicine expert says regular sex is essential to good health — and is sharing just how often you should be getting hot and heavy based on your age. Nina Cheng took to TikTok last week to break down the naughty numbers in … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration greenlighted a new drug on Friday that could be life-changing for those with severe food allergies. Xolair, or omalizumab, was approved to help reduce severe allergic reactions to certain foods in adults and children over the age of 1, including reducing the risk of anaphylaxis that may occur with accidental … Read more
A grieving widower is suing a medical manufacturer, claiming that its device burned a hole in his wife’s organs during a procedure to treat her colon cancer, eventually leading to her death. Harvey Sultzer, husband of the late Sandra Sultzer, filed a lawsuit on Feb. 6 against Intuitive Surgical (IS) claiming his wife suffered health … Read more
Doctors are being forced to ration penicillin as syphilis cases soar amid the “out of control” rise of sexually transmitted infections. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STIs are on a worrying rise, putting millions of people’s lives at risk from preventable infections. Specifically, syphilis cases have soared to their … Read more
Counterfeit versions of weight-loss related medications are “detrimental to the field of obesity medicine” and can pose severe risks to patient health, particularly to those who rely on them most, according to medical experts. There is growing concern that the shortage of these popular weight-loss related drugs has created a market for suspected counterfeits. The World Health … Read more
A popular Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication has been recalled after a different medication was found inside the packaging. Azurity Pharmaceuticals has recalled their 30-milligram dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets sold under the brand name Zenzedi. The move was made after a pharmacist in Nebraska opened a bottle to find tablets of Carbinoxamine Maleate, an antihistamine … Read more