A woman with two wombs only learned she had multiple uteruses while pregnant with her second child — after doctors missed it the first time around. Hayley Scudder, 34, was told her condition is so rare that the odds are one in a million, so she now refers to her double uteruses as “limited edition.” … Read more
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — an estimated 235,000 new cases of lung cancer and 125,000 deaths are expected to occur this year in the US. Dr. Daniel Sterman, the division director for pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked with us about the … Read more
Move over, tummy tea — wellness influencers are raving about a new technique that they say can banish bloating, boost digestion and even promote weight loss. A growing number of TikTok users are obsessed with videos of navel pulling, in which health and beauty gurus massage a few drops of castor oil into their belly … Read more
Some prenatal vitamins contain a “concerning” amount of toxic heavy metals, while others don’t have key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins — 32 over-the-counter and 15 prescription — for their choline and iodine levels and checked … Read more
This time of year, the phones at plastic surgeon Jon Turk’s Upper East Side office are ringing off the hook as men and women across the United States call looking for “refreshment” before the holidays. But unlike years past, they’re not calling to schedule a pre-surgery appointment or consultation. The calls are for Turk’s new, … Read more
Gilmore Girls fans know: When the weather turns and the leaves are falling, it’s prime time to revisit Stars Hollow. Comfort TV rewatches no doubt feel cozy, but according to psychotherapist Jill Lewis, MA, LCSW, there are several ways they can be a mental health boost. And while she says you definitely shouldn’t feel guilty … Read more
Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Menopause — when a woman has gone 12 months without a period — typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Symptoms include anxiety, mood changes, hot flashes, sleep problems, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. Another major tell? … Read more
Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a simple intervention could have such a dramatic effect,” said lead study author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at … Read more
A mom was so traumatized by her first pregnancy that she says she “literally developed of phobia” and had her fallopian tubes removed at age 24. Belle Mourraille, now 28, was bedridden for months and lost 30 pounds while pregnant, and after thinking she was going to die during childbirth, she opted to undergo a … Read more
Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Despite these staggering numbers, many women report feeling unprepared for and under-resourced about this life-changing transition. According to new research, three in five women (60%) say they are entirely self-taught about menopause. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified … Read more
This could be egg-cellent news for women struggling with infertility. A research team from Japan says it has developed a new egg maturation technique that may improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. IVF babies account for about 2% of US births each year. The success rate depends on various factors, including the quality of the … Read more
It may be time to switch to soy. Or almond. Or oat. Drinking regular cow’s milk could increase your risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), a condition that can lead to heart attacks, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine on Friday. Researchers found that risk also went up the more milk … Read more
Turns out the Octomom is truly one of a kind. The rate of triplet births and births of a higher order — like quadruplets, sextuplets and octuplets — dropped 62% in the US between 1998 and 2023, according to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that … Read more
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to screen for stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and … Read more
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make any rash decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing a very worrisome concern about space heaters — they could cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “toasted skin syndrome” or “fire stains.” “Telling my patients that the space … Read more
Three in five women (60%) say they are entirely self-taught when it comes to menopause knowledge, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 American women found many feel they are overly targeted with information about pregnancy and childbirth but feel under-resourced when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. Additionally, three in four women … Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of the devastating disease and promote early detection through screenings. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at NYU Langone Health and best-selling author of “All in Her Head,” shared with us everything you need to know about breast … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a letter released Saturday that summarizes her medical history and status. Dr. Joshua Simmons, a U.S. Army colonel and physician to the vice president, wrote that Harris, 59, maintains a healthy, active lifestyle and that … Read more
It’s literally her No. 1 rule. Houston-based OBGYN Emma Qureshey took to TikTok on Wednesday to share the three things she would never do in the interest of gynecological health — pee in the shower, treat a vaginal infection with garlic cloves or yogurt and ignore bothersome symptoms. She imparts, “The first thing I would … Read more
Contracting a viral infection during pregnancy could lead to an autism diagnosis for the child, new research on mice finds. Irene Sanchez Martin, a postdoctoral researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, said mouse embryos may show signs of developmental deficits soon after their mother is exposed to a virus. “The model we … Read more