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The plastic surgery patients regret most — due to ‘skeletonized’ looks, changing trends and serious complications

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The plastic surgery patients regret most — due to ‘skeletonized’ looks, changing trends and serious complications

Some plastic surgery procedures leave patients looking back — possibly at their BBLs — with regret. For years now, the three most popular cosmetic procedures in the US have remained consistent: nose jobs, facelifts, and blepharoplasties, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). But what about the trips under the … Read more

New treatment offers hope for endometrial cancer patients

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New treatment offers hope for endometrial cancer patients

A new treatment for endometrial cancer demonstrated strong potential in a Phase 3 clinical trial. Drugmaker Merck announced Monday that the investigational drug sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) met its “primary endpoints” of overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The TroFuse-005 trial is the first global Phase 3 trial to “demonstrate statistically significant … Read more

Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

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Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

You’ve heard of pseudoscience — but what about celebrity science? New research suggests a bombshell claim from Mel Gibson on influencer Joe Rogan’s popular podcast may have helped fuel a dramatic surge in prescriptions for an unproven cancer treatment. During the January 2025 episode, which racked up more than 60 million views in its first … Read more

Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place

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Doctor accidentally fixes patient’s irregular heartbeat — by sticking a finger in a very unexpected place

That’s one way to make your heart jump — or slow it down, in one man’s case. Walking home one night, a 29-year-old man from Queens started experiencing heart palpitations at 140 beats per minute (bpm), far higher than the average resting heart rate of 60 to 100 bpm. But when he was admitted to the hospital, … Read more

Hair transplant came with a rare side effect — patient’s doctor was even stunned: ‘This has never happened before’

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Hair transplant came with a rare side effect — patient’s doctor was even stunned: ‘This has never happened before’

It was a glow-up gone gray. Los Angeles-based nurse and content creator Nini B recently went under the knife to lower her hairline, but she came out of the procedure with an unexpected side effect that left even her surgeon stunned. Gray hair. Nini said she has always been “aware” of her looks — particularly … Read more

‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect

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‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect

A small, red “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its ability to make lemons taste like lemonade — and for helping some cancer patients cope with an unpleasant side effect of treatment. For many chemotherapy patients, “chemo mouth” can make food taste metallic, bland, or spoiled — leading to weight loss, poor nutrition, and reduced motivation to … Read more

What is post-mastectomy pain syndrome? The ‘excruciating’ complication most patients don’t know about

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What is post-mastectomy pain syndrome? The ‘excruciating’ complication most patients don’t know about

Losing your breasts comes with a lot of baggage. After Angelina Jolie announced her preventative double mastectomy in 2013, women increasingly sought breast cancer screenings, gene testing and mastectomies of their own in what’s been hailed as a major win for breast cancer prevention. But a disturbing trend has since emerged among women who have … Read more

I’m an obesity doctor — the first foods I have patients cut down, including some ‘heathly’ fake-outs

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I’m an obesity doctor — the first foods I have patients cut down, including some ‘heathly’ fake-outs

These foods are the heaviest hitters. While GLP-1 drugs have transformed how many people think about weight loss, the pharmaceuticals are still most effective when paired with those old, familiar obesity-busters of yore: diet changes and exercise. Speaking to The Post, Dr. Meena Malhotra — a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine … Read more

What to know about new ‘triple-G’ drug that’s helped patients lose a quarter of their body weight

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What to know about new ‘triple-G’ drug that’s helped patients lose a quarter of their body weight

G whiz! The latest experimental GLP-1 from Eli Lilly isn’t just a diabetes drug — it also facilitates weight loss. Known as “triple-G,” injectable retatrutide levies a triple whammy on the GLP-1, GIP and glucagon hormones, whereas most other drugs on the market only mimic one or two of those hormones. Eli Lilly’s new retatrutide drug … Read more

Yaks may hold the key to treating MS patients: study

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Yaks may hold the key to treating MS patients: study

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

Exclusive | Why more patients are choosing to stay awake during 3-hour facelifts: ‘I could hear them working on me’

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Exclusive | Why more patients are choosing to stay awake during 3-hour facelifts: ‘I could hear them working on me’

Caroline Shaw had no idea she would feel an overwhelming urge to use the bathroom in the middle of her facelift.  “My face was only half done, and they asked if they could take my picture, which they gave me as a souvenir,” the 57-year-old life coach, who splits her time between the Upper East … Read more

The devastating condition that looks like a heart attack — and 90% of patients have a single trait in common

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The devastating condition that looks like a heart attack — and 90% of patients have a single trait in common

Most people know what a heart attack is — someone in the US has one about every 40 seconds. But there’s a lesser-known condition that can look nearly identical and sounds like it belongs in a romantic drama: broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It’s a temporary condition most often triggered by intense … Read more

This ‘troubling’ colorectal cancer complication is highest in patients under 50 years old: study

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This ‘troubling’ colorectal cancer complication is highest in patients under 50 years old: study

Here’s some gut-wrenching news. A troubling complication of colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the US, is showing up in young adults at alarming rates. The American Cancer Society projected for 2025 that there would be over 154,000 new cases of colorectal cancer and 52,900 deaths. A new study has found that young adults … Read more

Johnson & Johnson to pay $40M to 2 ovarian cancer patients after using brand’s talcum powders

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Johnson & Johnson to pay M to 2 ovarian cancer patients after using brand’s talcum powders

A Los Angeles jury awarded $40 million on Friday to two women who claimed that talcum powder made by Johnson & Johnson caused their ovarian cancer. The giant health care company said it would appeal the jury’s liability verdict and compensatory damages. The verdict is the latest development in a longstanding legal battle over claims … Read more

Exclusive | The real horrors of the ‘scromiting’ weed disorder plaguing ERs — from dwindling to 87 pounds to ‘nonstop puking’ for a week

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Exclusive | The real horrors of the ‘scromiting’ weed disorder plaguing ERs — from dwindling to 87 pounds to ‘nonstop puking’ for a week

Not even a month in the hospital on a feeding tube was enough to make Sydni Collins quit pot. Collins reached for her weed pen most days in high school since she turned 16, even as waves of extreme nausea and vomiting overtook her. One particularly brutal episode left her vomiting nonstop during her spring … Read more

Here are the top reasons doctors lose their patients: study

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Here are the top reasons doctors lose their patients: study

On demand, not on hold — new research revealed the top hurdles that send patients running to a new doctor.  According to a survey of 2,000 Americans who’ve been to the doctor within the last year, sitting in the waiting room for more than 30 minutes (52%), inability to speak with a human being (48%) … Read more

Ohio family claims dog detects deadly blood sugar crashes in diabetes patients before medical devices

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Ohio family claims dog detects deadly blood sugar crashes in diabetes patients before medical devices

As technology advances in diabetes care with continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and AI-driven alerts, another kind of intelligence is proving just as powerful: a dog’s nose. Across the country, specially trained diabetic alert dogs are learning to detect dangerous changes in blood sugar before medical devices do, news agency SWNS reported. Kona, a 1-year-old labrador retriever in Ohio, … Read more

The sneaky way your phone is aging you — it’s ‘becoming more prevalent’ in younger patients

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The sneaky way your phone is aging you — it’s ‘becoming more prevalent’ in younger patients

All that scrolling, swiping and staring down at your device is leaving its mark. With the average American glued to their smartphone for more than five hours a day, experts are warning that screen time is speeding up aging in a spot most of us neglect. Dermatologists call it “tech neck,” and it’s becoming increasingly … Read more

Exclusive | Inside the ketamine therapy boom: Depressed patients say drug has given them another shot at life — and a ‘wonderfully weird’ trip

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Exclusive | Inside the ketamine therapy boom: Depressed patients say drug has given them another shot at life — and a ‘wonderfully weird’ trip

“You may feel like you’re going to die — but you’re not. Your body is right here in this safe place and we are monitoring you to ensure you are safe.” That’s what Steph Mahrle, a 43-year-old stay-at-home mom from Bergen County, New Jersey, was told before her first ketamine therapy session at Nushama Wellness … Read more

What patients expect during doctor visits — including new tech: new survey

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What patients expect during doctor visits — including new tech: new survey

Is your doctor stuck in 2011? A new survey found six percent of Americans feel like they’re walking “backwards in time” 14 years whenever they have a doctor’s appointment. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who have visited a doctor within the past 12 months found that two in three believe having a modern or … Read more