As GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to surge in popularity, experts warn that rapid weight loss and severe caloric restriction could deprive the brain of vital energy and nutrients. Dr. Tommy Wood, a professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, said the drugs’ effects on the brain may depend on whether … Read more
Dining out in California will forever come with an asterisk. Under a new law signed Monday, restaurant chains will have to slap a warning – a sugar cube inside a black triangle – on menus next to drinks packing an entire day’s recommended amount of added sugar. The requirement applies to chain restaurants with 20 … Read more
A mosquito-borne illness that’s typically found in other countries has reached a new high in the US. Florida health officials have declared a local state of emergency over dengue fever, nicknamed “breakbone fever” for causing such agonizing pain in the joints and bones that they feel like they’re breaking. The viral illness has become more … Read more
A nasty flea-borne disease making a comeback in Los Angeles has hospitalized six people in a new outbreak. Health officials are investigating the latest outbreak of flea-borne typhus in the Wilshire Center area as the bacterial infection continues to resurface across LA County, FOX LA reported. The new cluster comes just months after another outbreak … 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. Bryan Johnson has a new enemy in his quest to beat aging. The famous biohacker revealed that he discovered mold in his home gym in a viral TikTok posted to … Read more
Many of us have them in our homes and at offices — but a neuroscientist is warning that one household staple may be a major threat to your health. Glen Jeffery, a professor of neuroscience at University College London, is sounding the alarm about what he calls a “clear and present public health emergency” that … Read more
Physicians’ “health-xiety,” their anxiety about the healthcare industry, is on the rise — but their trust in the relationships they’ve built with patients hasn’t wavered. A new study of 1,000 U.S. physicians found 63% said their anxieties about the industry have increased over the past year. Still, 97% believe their patients trust their expertise as … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 70 now, and many of my friends and family spend our time together complaining about their various ailments. I, too, have had some problems but do not make them a part of our visits unless I’m asked about them. How can I rethink how to make these times more positive for everyone … Read more
People who suffer from mild constipation may find some relief with a simple daily vinegar drink, new research suggests, even as experts urge more study and share cautions. Constipation is a condition in which a person generally has fewer than three bowel movements a week, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stools may also be … Read more
A 50-year-old Florida man who says he spent decades battling severe psoriasis, pain, and depression credits an extreme “lion diet” with saving his life. Stephen Lashbrook of Pensacola told Fox News Digital that his depression began at just four years old. In his teens, it was compounded by chronic pain and sleeplessness; in his early 20s, he … Read more
BOSTON — New parents in Massachusetts should receive better support and postpartum care, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday, following the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who, her attorneys argued, was suffering from unresolved postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children in 2023. Healey proposed providing free home visits by nurses to all parents with newborns as well as updated … Read more
A content creator says shaving her bikini line left her fighting for her life after an infected ingrown hair developed into sepsis. Christy Collins initially thought she had nothing more than a painful boil after noticing a small lump on her bikini line last week (9 August). But within days, the swelling had ballooned into … Read more
A Minnesota woman whose best friend died from ovarian cancer was stunned when she was diagnosed with the same disease less than a year later. Becky Drexler was there to support her best friend, Connie Dahl, when she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in April 2015 at age 51. After a courageous battle, Dahl passed … Read more
A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death in the state this year involving the virus. The 40-year-old woman died Saturday, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said in a Facebook post in which he called the death “measles-related.” The post did not identify the woman other than as a resident … Read more
NEW YORK — The two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Wednesday. Lancaster County’s coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamantoni, said he told the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of his conclusions. CDC officials, however, have not said whether they will count either death as … Read more
A drug being developed to treat a serious lung disease may also help to slow the aging process, researchers say. In a small clinical study, patients who took rentosertib – developed by Insilico Medicine in Massachusetts – showed changes in blood proteins that made them appear biologically younger. Several tests estimated that after treatment, the patients were biologically … 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. Proteinmaxxing may now be a thing of the past. Recent research has found that reducing protein intake could potentially improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and even help prevent cellular damage associated … Read more
To breathe easier, you might just need to laugh it off. More than 35 million Americans live with a chronic respiratory disease, making it harder to meet the demands of everyday life. Simple daily activities like walking, bathing and dressing can feel like breathing through a straw because of shortness of breath. Tiredness and lack … Read more
A small town wedged against one of the busiest Army posts in the country has earned an unwanted distinction as one of the least livable places in the United States. LeRay, New York, zip code 13637, sits just outside of far-upstate Watertown and contains Fort Drum — the sprawling military base fueling the area’s economy. The … Read more
Another day, another diarrhea outbreak. A pricey Southern California resort where rooms rent for hundreds of dollars a night is the latest player in the poopy mess that has been the American summer of 2026, according to a local health department. Public health officials in San Diego County are warning anyone who swam in the … Read more