Health
Source code ‘AI babies’ are being conceived in ‘previously impossible’ ways — all about the new IVF tech
“We wouldn’t have been able to even have a baby together if it wasn’t for AI,” one dad-to-be told The Post. “So we’re very grateful.”
The Thin Line
The weirdest Ozempic side effect yet? Weight loss drugs are making people hear their own blood, eyes moving, ‘Darth Vader’ voice
“You’re in your own head, hearing yourself like Darth Vader,” Sarah Ago, a GLP-1 user, told The Post.
We lost weight on GLP-1 drugs — and then we lost our sex drives
I used to be a happy drunk — Ozempic made me a sad one, and the hangovers are horrendous
How GLP-1 drugs are bringing back our eating disorders
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Feeling pumped! Rich longevity seekers are spending thousands on ‘blood cleansing’ to remove ‘toxins’ from their bodies
“Think of it as an internal detox and reset, clearing the bloodstream so your immune system and organs can function at full capacity again,” one biohacker said.
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Long nightmare The real horrors of the ‘scromiting’ weed disorder plaguing ERs — from dramatic weight loss to ‘nonstop puking’
Not even a month in the hospital on a feeding tube was enough to make Sydni Collins quit pot. She and another patient with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome spoke to The Post about what it’s really like.
WELLNESS TRENDS
Zen on the run Stressed Gen Z is carrying around ‘anxiety bags’ with tools to calm their nerves
Known as the “anxious generation,” Gen Z is experiencing record levels of mental stress. A 2023 Gallup survey found that nearly half of those ages 12 to 26 say they often or always feel anxious.
get fit
Miles and miles Fitness fans are turning rest and relaxation into zest and circulation with international ‘runcations’
More and more jet-setting fitness fans are embracing “runcations” — getaways centered on running, which can include everything from destination races to resorts with scenic trails to hotels that employ their own “running concierges.”
Here’s how many crunches you should be able to do at every age
Use this trainer’s football field test for motivation.
How many push-ups you should be able to do at every age — and when you can use your knees
Drop and give us… this many.
battling illness
'Lucky' to be alive I had no symptoms but my body was riddled with cancer — doctors removed 7 organs after I asked for a nonstandard test
“When he went in, he was able to see that I was filled with cancer,” Louise Altese-Isidori, the wife of Arthur & Sons owner Joe Isidori, told The Post.
WEIGHT LOSS
I lost 20 pounds and reversed my prediabetes in just 90 days without drugs — my exact method
Norma Lyons was 40 pounds overweight and considered tortilla a major food group when her doctor broke the news that she was prediabetic.
get some rest
This ‘Japanese sauna’ can improve sleep and burn calories — we put it to the test with a health tracker
It’s basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That’s the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a “Japanese sauna” with a host of benefits The Post recently tested.
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Picking the right type of menstrual products cuts symptoms for 78% of women
Aunt Flo might have met her match.
Health experts reveal risks behind alkaline water craze as popularity surges
Mayo Clinic says more research is needed to support claims that alkaline water can boost health
Poison center reports rose 39% for a common supplement — after it was incorrectly touted as a measles cure
Just because you can grab it off a drugstore shelf doesn’t mean it’s harmless.
People are battling 'ghost fat' after losing weight on GLP-1s
Sometimes, seeing isn't believing.
Stressed-out 11-year-old bleeds out of his eyes, nose and ears due to super-rare disorder
Doctors were baffled when an 11-year-old boy began inexplicably bleeding out of his eyes, nose, and ears.
Dad's Parkinson’s symptoms dismissed as ‘drinking too much tea’ before shocking diagnosis
“The day I finally got diagnosed was the happiest day of my life, as weird as it sounds."
Your 'dad bod' could raise your kids' risk for obesity and disease — before they're even conceived
New research explores how the overall health of a man before and during parenthood plays a critical role in their child's development.
The super-common infection that keeps killing your favorite stars — as Buffy's Anthony Head dies at 72
Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died after battling pneumonia, following a steep decline in her health during her final months.
Stop throwing away perfectly good meat -- even if it changes color
Scientists are rethinking the dates consumers see on food packaging — and their research could help reduce not only food waste but also economic losses and environmental impacts tied to discarded food.
'Survivor' star, 43, reveals he has cancer — and the 3 symptoms he ignored
"I’ve made some mistakes in the process and should have taken care of myself better and sooner," McNickle admitted, urging others to be proactive about treatment.
Finally, some good news about early-onset colorectal cancer
New research promises the potential for a brighter future for those diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer.
What is New World screwworm, the flesh-eating pest detected in Texas?
It’s the latest creepy crawler sparking alarm across America.
Deadly virus now spreads to crows in SoCal — as officials issue warning
A new deadly virus is spreading near a prominent SoCal city.
10 million Americans undiagnosed with disease that causes fatigue, brain fog and headaches: report
Previous studies estimate that 20 million Americans have this debilitating post-infection condition; however, new research suggests that an additional 10 million Americans may be affected.
Alzheimer’s patient gets back speech, bladder control and memory in groundbreaking drug trial
A patient with advanced Alzheimer’s disease showed remarkable signs of improvement after taking a heroic dose of an experimental hallucinogen.
One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
Just one extra slice of ham per day linked to a 9% higher risk of stomach cancer in European study.
Beware skin condition that may turn into cancer — but fix can make your skin look like raw hamburger meat
Tanning-obsessed Gen Z, this warning is for you.
I was struggling with infertility — then brain surgery helped me get pregnant
Around the world, one in six people are affected by infertility.
Scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US, lying to authorities
Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa.
2 beginner-friendly peptides to improve skin, sharpen your brain and fix your gut
“These are two peptides you can start with that are going to be foundational," Dave Asprey told The Post.