Medical marijuana’s pain promise is under fire — again

Medical marijuana’s pain promise is under fire — again

Is marijuana getting too high on its own promises? New research published Monday adds to the evidence that medical cannabis benefits for chronic pain are often overstated. The scientific review comes as Americans are increasingly turning to the plant to cope with chronic pain, sleep difficulties, anxiety and a wide range of other health concerns. While many people … Read more

No more IVF shots? This tiny patch could take away the pain

No more IVF shots? This tiny patch could take away the pain

One of the toughest parts of the popular fertility treatment may soon be a thing of the past. Every year, hundreds of thousands of women across the country undergo IVF, a physically and emotionally draining process that involves retrieving multiple eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a lab. In the weeks … Read more

Common pain meds used by millions may increase heart disease and stroke risk

Common pain meds used by millions may increase heart disease and stroke risk

Many might assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some. Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks. Potential risk of NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — which are used to … Read more

What is stem cell therapy? Kylie Jenner reveals treatment for chronic back pain she had to fly to Mexico for

What is stem cell therapy? Kylie Jenner reveals treatment for chronic back pain she had to fly to Mexico for

Kylie Jenner is the latest A-lister hopping on the stem cell therapy bandwagon. The 28-year-old mom of two revealed that she recently underwent the procedure in the hopes of easing the “bad chronic back pain” that’s plagued her for three years, since giving birth to son Aire. “Nothing I tried seemed to help,” Kylie wrote … Read more

JoJo Siwa reveals she was rushed to the hospital with ‘excruciating pain’ just hours before performance

JoJo Siwa reveals she was rushed to the hospital with ‘excruciating pain’ just hours before performance

JoJo Siwa says she is recovering after a painful medical scare. The singer and dancer took to her TikTok to share a health update, after she posted an image of herself on a stretcher before her performance at the Mall of America Friday. Siwa, 22, revealed she went to the hospital because “one of my ovaries … Read more

Exclusive | How biohackers are using AI to lose weight, build muscle and ease pain — with a lot less work

Exclusive | How biohackers are using AI to lose weight, build muscle and ease pain — with a lot less work

This biohacking center is taking “work smarter, not harder” to a whole new level. At Upgrade Labs, members trade dumbbells for data, using cutting-edge technology and AI to tailor every rep, sprint and recovery period to their unique biology — delivering huge gains with half the grind. “Our goal is to have people come in … Read more

The real-life ways bad advice from AI bots is sending people to the ER with everything from anal pain to mini-strokes

The real-life ways bad advice from AI bots is sending people to the ER with everything from anal pain to mini-strokes

Consulting AI for medical advice can quite literally be a pain in the butt, as one millennial learned the hard way. The unidentified man tried to crudely strangle a gruesome growth on his anus, becoming one of several victims of AI-powered health guidance gone terribly wrong in the process. Many documented cases confirm that generative … Read more

Experimental treatment eases knee arthritis pain without surgery or pills

Experimental treatment eases knee arthritis pain without surgery or pills

Researchers are testing low-dose radiation to treat the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee. The study, published by researchers in Korea and presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in September, suggests that a single course of radiation can be a “safe and effective” treatment option. Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease … Read more

Jacob Elordi left in ‘such pain’ after alarming weight loss ahead of ‘Frankenstein’

Jacob Elordi left in ‘such pain’ after alarming weight loss ahead of ‘Frankenstein’

Jacob Elordi wasn’t feeling so euphoric pre-“Frankenstein.” While filming Prime Video’s World War II miniseries, “The Narrow Road to the Deep North,” he lost a significant amount of weight. The project, however, helped Elordi prepare for the role of the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein.” Jacob Elordi attends the launch of the “Frankenstein: Crafting a … Read more

Painkiller taken by millions doesn’t ease chronic pain, study warns — and it can trigger serious side effects

Painkiller taken by millions doesn’t ease chronic pain, study warns — and it can trigger serious side effects

Talk about a dose of disappointment. A new analysis suggests that millions of Americans with chronic pain are being prescribed an opioid that likely does little to ease their suffering. To make matters worse, the research indicates the drug significantly increases the risk of serious side effects — including heart disease, the nation’s leading killer. … Read more

I’m Jennifer Aniston’s trainer — forget ‘no pain, no gain,’ these are the most important exercise skills to work on

I’m Jennifer Aniston’s trainer — forget ‘no pain, no gain,’ these are the most important exercise skills to work on

Jennifer Aniston is done with the “no pain, no gain” mindet. “That’s not true at all. You can actually have gain with no pain,” she told People earlier this year. Now her personal trainer has broken down what that means on a practical level, telling The Post which exercises are crucial — and how you … Read more

I had tattoos on 95% of my body — now I’m having them removed, and the pain is horrible

I had tattoos on 95% of my body — now I’m having them removed, and the pain is horrible

From full sleeve to clean slate: Brazil’s onetime most-tattooed man is erasing his past, one laser pulse at a time. Leandro de Souza, a 36-year-old photographer from Bagé in Brazil’s southernmost state, spent two decades turning himself into a walking canvas.  The Brazilian had more than 170 inkings covering about 95% of his body, a … Read more

These 4 zodiac signs will feel the pain of punishment when Saturn retrogrades in Pisces

These 4 zodiac signs will feel the pain of punishment when Saturn retrogrades in Pisces

Gather round, folks — formative, punishing daddy planet Saturn, AKA the true lord of the rings, is continuing his retrograde in the rule-averse sign of Pisces. Since July 13th, Saturn has been retrograde in the hell mouth of Aries. Now the planet is dipping back into the psychedelic storm drain of Pisces on September 1st. This … Read more

What is the chikungunya virus? Everything you need to know about the mosquito-borne illness that can cause pain that lasts for years

What is the chikungunya virus? Everything you need to know about the mosquito-borne illness that can cause pain that lasts for years

They came for blood — and left behind something worse. Thousands of people in China have been infected with a painful mosquito-borne virus, triggering the country’s most aggressive public health response since COVID and stoking fears of a potential pandemic. Now, US health officials are urging travelers to take extra precautions not just in China, but … Read more

‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek gives heartbreaking cancer update: My kids know when I’m ‘in pain’

‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek gives heartbreaking cancer update: My kids know when I’m ‘in pain’

James Van Der Beek says his children have become his unexpected caretakers amid his journey with colon cancer. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum publicly shared the news of his diagnosis last November. “I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my … Read more

Moment Denmark’s Queen Mary is rushed indoors after wincing in pain at royal engagement

Moment Denmark’s Queen Mary is rushed indoors after wincing in pain at royal engagement

There was a buzz in the air. Queen Mary of Denmark was forced to cut a recent royal engagement short after experiencing sudden pains in her leg — which later turned out to be a wasp sting. The Danish royal, 53, was joined by her husband, King Frederik, 57, their daughter Princess Isabella, 18, and son … Read more

‘Heartbroken’ Sharon Osbourne leaning on family after Ozzy’s death: ‘There’s a lot of pain’

‘Heartbroken’ Sharon Osbourne leaning on family after Ozzy’s death: ‘There’s a lot of pain’

Sharon Osbourne is grieving the loss of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, after his shocking death last week at 76. An insider close to the TV personality revealed that the Black Sabbath legend’s passing has left Sharon, 72, so devastated that their children have had to step in to take care of her. “Sharon’s heartbroken … Read more

‘Jaws’ star Richard Dreyfuss, 77, reveals grim diagnosis as he drops out of SharkCon: ‘I’m in a lot of pain’

‘Jaws’ star Richard Dreyfuss, 77, reveals grim diagnosis as he drops out of SharkCon: ‘I’m in a lot of pain’

Richard Dreyfuss is too sick to attend SharkCon this year. The “Jaws” actor, 77, gave a grim update on his health in a clip from SharkCon’s Instagram page shared over the weekend. ‘Hello fellow cons,” Dreyfuss said from a hospital bed with a “Jaws” blanket covering him. “I am very, very sorry to tell you … Read more

Commonly prescribed pain drug can increase your risk of dementia by up to 40%

Commonly prescribed pain drug can increase your risk of dementia by up to 40%

How nerve-racking! The anti-seizure drug gabapentin is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, headaches and nausea. Now, a new study out of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland warns that gabapentin can significantly increase … Read more

Michelle Trachtenberg’s boyfriend reflects on his ‘pain’ and grief’ after her shocking death at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg’s boyfriend reflects on his ‘pain’ and grief’ after her shocking death at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg’s boyfriend, Jay Cohen, is speaking out following her tragic death in February. The actress died at age 39 due to complications of diabetes mellitus. Now, five months later, Cohen has made his first public remarks about Trachtenberg. Michelle Trachtenberg and Jay Cohen. Instagram/jaymcohen The talent agent shared a health milestone on his Instagram on … Read more