Health officials are warning that what many people dismiss as a routine summer stomach bug may actually be cyclosporiasis, as the U.S. experiences one of its largest foodborne parasite outbreaks on record. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 1,600 domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May, with over 5,100 additional cases currently under … Read more
A woman went to the ER to deal with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She thought it might be due to stress. It turned out to be a goopy green mass that formed in her stomach — with a little help from her GLP-1. The 63-year-old was seen by doctors at Brigham and Women’s … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I never want to eat my husband’s cooking again. He refuses to follow recipes because he says they are “too hard.” He doesn’t use seasonings — or he uses the wrong ones. An example: He recently put cinnamon and cloves on zucchini and agreed with me that it tasted terrible. In addition to … Read more
The man who wants to live forever may have hit a speed bump. A fan of telling all about his longevity journey, biohacker Bryan Johnson recently shared on social media that he has an incurable autoimmune disease where his “stomach is eating itself.” And true to his biohacking ways, the 48-year-old wrote that he would … Read more
For anyone on the fence about eating insect-based foods, a tasting experiment may be enough to change some minds. To discover how consumers respond to insect-based foods, researchers from the University of Beira Interior in Portugal measured the brain activity and heart rate of people while they sampled insect foods. The scientists also incorporated traditional surveys into … Read more
A grocery store receipt from 1997 shows just how much prices of everyday items have skyrocketed in less than three decades. TikTok user Zoe Dippel shared the shockingly low costs in a viral video after a family member found the proof of purchase in a box of mementos. “$155 for all of this!” one of … Read more
‘Tis the season for overdoing it. Sometimes, our eyes are bigger than our stomachs — and the holidays are prime time for stuffing your face and quickly regretting it. If you’ve already feasted enough to make a Santa suit feel a bit snug, there are a few drinks you can chase it down with to … Read more
The Life of a Showgirl allegedly does not include days off or upchucking onstage. Taylor Swift recently revealed that she never took a sick day — or a bare minimum Monday — during her grueling 18-month Eras tour, which she described as the “most exciting, powerful, most challenging thing” she has ever done. “I just … Read more
One hell of a haircut. Doctors in Pune, India, recently operated on a 10-year-old girl to remove a 10-oz. hairball, equivalent in size to a roll of paper towels, from her stomach. The child was diagnosed with “Rapunzel syndrome,” a rare digestive disorder caused by the compulsion to pull out and consume one’s own hair. … Read more
They may be the magical fruit, but this trend could leave your stomach feeling anything but enchanted. #BeanTok is the latest health craze sweeping social media, with influencers urging viewers to eat two cups of beans a day for better gut health. But a dietitian told The Post that piling on the pintos too fast … Read more
Gut health has become incredibly trendy, with everything from fibermaxxing to probiotics earning acolytes on social media. But while boosting your gut microbiome and staying regular have major health upsides, not all TikTok and Instagram hacks are created equal — and one gastroenterologist is warning against four celebrity-beloved trends that can actually hurt you. Dr. … Read more
Amy Schumer is looking snatched. On Thursday, the actress, 44, took to Instagram to share a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories. The shot showed Schumer wearing a sports bra with her flat stomach on display. Amy Schumer poses in a mirror selfie. Amy Schumer/Instagram She cheekily captioned the shot: “No filter, no filler, no … Read more
Forget muffin tops and thunder thighs — weight gain starts somewhere you wouldn’t expect. “When you have too many calories and you overflow your fuel tank, the first fat that grows is inside your body, you can’t see it,” Dr. William Li, a physician and food scientist, said on a recent episode of “The Mel … Read more
Who spends $10.1 million on an old handbag? Japanese resale mogul Shinsuke Sakimoto, that’s who. The now-revealed mystery buyer placed his winning bid from halfway around the world on the original Hermès Birkin last month — making the coveted fashion artifact the priciest purse in history. And yes, he’s still recovering from the experience. Who blew … Read more
Marie Kondo sparked joy — but this new method might just spark your gag reflex. A foul-sounding — but weirdly freeing — decluttering method is taking over social media, and people are swearing it’s the s–t. Literally. Dubbed the “poop rule,” it’s exactly what it sounds like. “The poop rule is simple: while decluttering, ask … Read more
Comedian Sidney Raz had no warning signs before doctors found stomach cancer growing inside him. The 36-year-old, best known for his viral “Life Hacks” videos, was diagnosed early, significantly improving his chances of beating the disease. But it wasn’t luck that led to the discovery. It was heartbreak. Sidney Raz is set to have his … Read more
Need a bellyful of good news? New research shows that US doctors are detecting stomach cancers earlier and at more treatable stages, marking a major shift in the fight against the deadly disease. The findings come as cases among younger Americans are climbing, flipping the script on a cancer once seen mostly in older adults. … Read more
You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems. “Normalizing chronic symptoms like bloating, discomfort or irregular bowel habits can delay diagnosis of underlying conditions such as SIBO, IBS, celiac disease or even inflammatory bowel … Read more
Got a gut feeling something’s off? You could be right — and the culprit isn’t necessarily Taco Tuesday. “When your gut microbiome is off, think of it like a garden,” gut health expert, author and celebrity nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre told The Post. “When your gut microbiome is off, think of it like a garden,” Dr. Daryl Gioffre told The Post. … Read more
Good girl gone mad. Here’s a health quiz: Do you put everyone else’s needs above your own? Do you have a hard time saying the word “no”? Do you live in fear of people being mad at you? And do you also have a tummy ache? If so, you might just have “good girl syndrome” … Read more