Texas woman died after rinsing sinuses with infected tap water — here’s how to keep yourself safe

Texas woman died after rinsing sinuses with infected tap water — here’s how to keep yourself safe

A 71-year-old woman reportedly contracted a brain infection from using tap water — and died from it. Regardless of whether tap water is safe to consume where you live, experts advise against letting it go into your sinuses — or you risk being exposed to a brain-eating condition, like this unidentified woman. According to the … Read more

I’ve had a 7-year infection since my ex did the most disgusting thing in a hotel room — I can’t believe it got into my sinuses

I’ve had a 7-year infection since my ex did the most disgusting thing in a hotel room — I can’t believe it got into my sinuses

Breakups stink, but this one was downright toxic.  A woman spent seven years suffering from relentless sinus infections that baffled doctors until they took culture samples from her nose and finally cracked the case. The culprit? E. coli, courtesy of her ex.  Christine Connell traced her sinus infections back to one fateful night seven years ago. … Read more

I shoved garlic up my nose to clear my sinuses — but experts say it’s terrible

I shoved garlic up my nose to clear my sinuses — but experts say it’s terrible

Folks suffering from sinus congestion, and who have a few garlic cloves lying around, are hoping TikTok nose best. But a medical expert tells The Post that he’s fiercely thumbing his nose at one of the platform’s most trending and “terrible” health hacks — which sees people shoving raw garlic up their nostrils in an effort to … Read more

Oral cancer: Causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment

Oral cancer: Causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment

A healthy body starts with a healthy mouth as it is a gateway into the body’s overall health and to maintain a healthy self, one has to regularly do self-check tests, ideally once every month to look out for signs and symptoms that could be an indication of oral cancer. Any sudden growth or sore … Read more