Hear that bump — or bang — in the night? Getting your recommended seven to nine hours of shuteye can come with complications for many, from obstructive sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and more. Add “exploding head syndrome” to the list, a terrifyingly named yet harmless disorder that can cause quite a stir. While … Read more
Being so happy you could die might not be an exaggeration. A 65-year-old mom was so overjoyed after watching her daughter get married that, just three days later, she was rushed to the hospital with chest pain and shortness of breath. Doctors initially believed she was suffering a major heart attack. But what they ultimately … Read more
She’s stretching the boundaries of airplane etiquette. A fitness influencer is getting flamed for doing yoga during her flight in the aisle while other passengers attempted to sit quietly and ignore her. Rosa.Adventures posted clips of her doing stretches, headstands, squats and front walkovers mid-flight, captioning it, “Whether I’m on land or 35,000 feet in … Read more
The manosphere may be online, but its influence is showing up in real life. A new study has identified what researchers call the “M factor,” a syndrome categorized by a cluster of attitudes linked to misogyny, male supremacy, violence and opposition to gender equality. “The M factor reflects an attitude that sees ‘true masculinity’ as … Read more
Do you feel a sense of impending doom when your nipple is touched? You’re not alone. And after conversation online drew attention to the phenomena, it now has a name: sad nipple syndrome. It’s when the nipple gets brushed, by someone or something, and a wave of intense negative emotion washes over. Descriptions range from … Read more
An eight-month-old infant with rare but severe epilepsy was cured after receiving an experimental gene replacement in a historic medical moment. The child was one of the first in the world to be treated with gene replacement therapy to restore the function of a crucial gene that regulates nervous system development. It was delivered via … Read more
This kind of “sick time” is no work perk. Since the term was coined in the early 1980s by the World Health Organization, “sick building syndrome” (SBS) has been used to describe the array of irritating symptoms some people feel when inside certain buildings, from headaches and fatigue to nausea and brain fog. It’s a … Read more
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
Some people don’t need to be in a children’s story to think everything is bigger or smaller. In the classic tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Alice encounters situations where the size of objects, creatures, and even herself is distorted. However, while this phenomenon may have once only existed in fairy tales, the perception that you’re … Read more
Nicholas Brendon was open with fans about his health before his untimely death at 54. The actor, best known for playing the lovable and wisecracking Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died in his sleep from “natural causes,” his family revealed in an Instagram post Friday. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of … Read more
Feeling 40 at 80, your body still bouncy, your risk of disease no higher, and your zest for life intact… the longevity dream has its appeal. But for some of those spending the most on it, it’s become a nightmare. Achieving the impossible has turned to an obsession — and in some cases, an illness, … Read more
Her heart will go on. Céline Dion, 57, share a rare video message to her fans, amid her heath battle with the rare “stiff person” syndrome. On Dec. 31, she shared an Instagram reel, addressing her fans. “As we welcome this new year, I want to take a moment to send you all my love. … Read more
One source of Christmas joy may make some feel not so holly and jolly. If you decorate your home for the holidays every year, but feel downright awful as soon as the tree goes up, you could be dealing with “Christmas tree syndrome.” But despite the delightful name, you could feel like the Grinch. While … Read more
Be merry and bright, but beware of your heart having a fright. The holiday season means plenty of parties — and plenty of stress. Behind the cheer and chaos could lurk a dangerous heart issue waiting to strike. Known as “holiday heart syndrome,” this condition is less than holly and jolly. Stress and celebrations around … 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
Rinse — and wince? Having your hair shampooed and your scalp massaged is a key — and typically relaxing — part of any salon appointment. The amount of time spent at the special sink usually depends on the extent of the cleansing and conditioning treatment. The problem is that tilting your head back in a … Read more
It was un-frog-ettable. Isabelle Zeidner, 23, first realized something was off with her body when she was 9 or 10 years old. Her head colds were plagued by a lot of saliva — and gurgling noises that resembled toad croaks. “I just remember that was, like, really weird,” the Manhattanite told The Post about her … Read more
It’s not such a fairy tale. With stress, smartphones, and bad nighttime habits, many of us are struggling to get the recommended six to nine hours of sleep each night. However, a rare condition causes some to doze for nearly an entire day for days on end. A rare condition called “sleeping beauty syndrome” causes some to … Read more
A young man is now locked in a nightmare after his livelihood was stolen by negligent doctors. Jonathan Buckelew, 34, has been awarded a staggering $75 million in damages after multiple physicians failed to diagnose his life-threatening stroke, leaving him paralyzed from head to toe for the rest of his life. Jonathan was rushed to … Read more
Cutting-edge gene editing technology could eradicate Down syndrome, according to Japanese scientists. Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in the United States, is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. The extra chromosome, also known as trisomy 21, causes cellular overactivity, compromises … Read more