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
Fulfilling your dreams of getting better sleep could just be a snack away. It you’re trying to ditch the sleeping pills and opt for a healthier way to maximize your shut-eye, a few additions to your diet could make all the difference. These doctor- and dietician-approved foods can help calm your mind, regulate your circadian … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Struggling with stubborn belly bloat, recurrent UTIs or frustrating mood swings that always seem to hit during that time of the month? Thousands of women seem to believe they’ve found … Read more
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell’s body was found next to dozens of pills inside her Brooklyn home, sources told The Post Thursday, as police continue to investigate her death. Burrell’s official cause of death has yet to be revealed. Madison McGaw/BFA.com/Shutterstock Burrell, 55, was found unresponsive in her shower Tuesday morning after her husband, Stuart Claxton, … Read more
When we dreamt of a magic pill that could cure anything, we weren’t thinking of poo pills — also known as “crapsules.” But these little capsules packed with freeze-dried fecal matter have recently shown promise in treating everything from advanced cancer to deadly liver disease. Some even say fecal transplants — in which the poop … Read more
Ibiza may be the party capital of the world, but one plane passenger was furious when a bunch of rowdy revelers got their festivities started early. Ibiza resident Erika Barrachina accused the “drunk” British easyJet passengers of turning the 2.5-hour flight into a “nightclub.” Barrachina claimed that the raucous British “scum” slammed on the luggage … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Let’s talk about something no one talks about: sex after service. For many veterans, sexual dysfunction is more than just a frustrating side effect of aging, it’s a deeply emotional, … Read more
Steven Tyler was always livin’ on the edge. The rocker’s daughter opened up about his “extremely wild” past — and revealed why the Aerosmith frontman, 77, always wrapped scarves around his microphone during gigs. Mia Tyler, 46, the younger sister of actress Liv Tyler, 47, reflected on her dad’s days as a rockstar during Monday’s episode … Read more
A New York county clerk on Thursday blocked Texas from filing a legal action against a New York doctor for prescribing and sending abortion pills to a Texas woman. The unprecedented move catapults the interstate abortion wars to a new level, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle between states that ban abortion and … Read more
Arrest-ed development? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. New research estimates that nearly 50,000 US lives could be saved annually with a one-two punch of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. … Read more
At a confirmation hearing for Dr. Marty Makary on Thursday, senators focused heavily on the safety of the abortion pill, with Republican lawmakers urging him to restrict access and Democratic lawmakers demanding that he maintain its current availability. Dr. Makary, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, signaled that he shared Republicans’ … Read more
Gulp! Many Americans have trouble taking pills — some have a fear of choking while others suffer from dry mouth or a hypersensitive gag reflex. The throat condition, estimated to affect 10% to 15% of the population, causes people to gag easily when eating, swallowing pills, undergoing dental procedures or just laying eyes on certain … Read more
Billionaires are funding the creation of life-extending pills that will eventually hit the market for people to buy, according to a CEO — and he says it’ll turn the rich in to “posh, privileged zombies.” The chilling warning comes amid fears that AI and biotechnology are evolving at such a rapid pace that anti-aging tablets … Read more
You can’t wriggle your way out of obesity. Doctors on YouTube have warned viewers that tapeworm egg pills are being sold on the dark web as a quick-fix weight loss solution — putting consumers at risk of serious illness and potentially death. The parasites are known to make a home in the human gut after … Read more
Illegal online pharmacies are increasingly selling counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine to customers thinking they’re purchasing prescription drugs from legitimate sources, warned the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. “As Americans increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase necessary medications, DEA is issuing this Public Safety Alert to warn of an increase in illegal online, … Read more
“There is a young adult mental health crisis in America … So many twentysomethings are struggling yet, as a culture, we’re not sure what to think or do,” writes Dr. Meg Jay. A developmental clinical psychologist, Jay has spent 25 years specializing in the treatment of young adult patients. In her new book, “The Twentysomething … Read more
The first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US is now available. Online sales for Opill, a progestin-only pill (POP), began Monday, and so far the estrogen-free pills are available to purchase on Amazon and directly from Opill.com. Per the website, once the drugs are in stock, they’ll be available for purchase online at Walmart … Read more
Darius Rucker was allegedly caught with marijuana and psychedelic pills before his arrest in Tennessee on Thursday. TMZ reports that the “Wagon Wheel” singer was actually in possession of the substances nearly a year ago on Feb. 19, 2023, and finally turned himself in on Thursday. According to the arrest affidavit obtained by the outlet, … Read more
Forget alcohol — birth control pills could lower your inhibitions. New research out of Canada suggests daily contraceptives could thin regions of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control. The study, published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, analyzes the effects of oral contraceptives — which are taken by nearly two-thirds of American women 15 … Read more
Social media is swooning over a trendy herbal supplement that’s been around for thousands of years. Ashwagandha, a shrub that’s native to Asia and Africa, is also known as Indian ginseng, as Withania somnifera to scientists, or as “glizzy pills” to TikTokkers. A powder made from the ground root of the ashwagandha plant is a … Read more